Eurovision Song Contest 2018

Portugal

Toy is a song about empowerment, says Eurovision winner

Netta's supporters celebrated not only her Eurovision win but the message behind the victory. The Israeli singer described her song as one of empowerment, wrapped in a heavy vibe.

13/05/2018

World News

Israel's Netta basks in Eurovision glory after taking first prize in Lisbon

The hour has cometh and here is your one stop for everything Eurovision. Follow all our rolling coverage, from what's happening on stage to what they're saying on social media as 26 acts battle it out for the trophy. Go on. You know you want to. Who do you think should win?

12/05/2018

Portugal

Lisbon prepares for the final of Eurovision 2018

The bookies' favourite this year is Greek popstar Eleni Foureira who is representing Cyprus.

12/05/2018

Portugal

Eurovision Song Contest 2018: who would you like to win?

Listen to the acts in Saturday night's Eurovision final and tell us your favourite.

11/05/2018

Europe News

Eurovision: more than words?

It's kitsch, but the Eurovision song contest — culminating in Lisbon this weekend — also confronts Brussels politics.

11/05/2018

Cult

Chinese channel banned from Eurovision

Mango TV refused to show some of the Eurovision performances.

11/05/2018

Portugal

Fans gather in Portugal for the Eurovision finale

Eurovision fans are gathering in Portugal ahead of the annual song contest. With the semi finals out of the way, 43 countries will take part in Saturday's event at the Altice Arena in Lisbon.

11/05/2018

Portugal

Who made it through to the final of Eurovision 2018?

Find out what happened on Thursday when 18 countries were competing to make it through to the final of Eurovision on Saturday evening.

10/05/2018

Portugal

'Women support women!' Eurovision presenter Catarina Furtado on her team

Portuguese television star Catarina Furtado, 45, is one of four women that will present this year’s Eurovision. She has been speaking to Euronews about what the song contest means to her and how it links in with her charity work to improve women’s rights.

10/05/2018

Portugal

English song dominance on the decline at Eurovision 2018

Eurovision likes to trumpet its diversity but the truth is songs have become almost monolingual. But is there fresh hope for those who want a bit more linguistic variety at the annual song contest?

09/05/2018

Portugal

ICYMI: Who stole the show at the Eurovision Song Contest first semi final?

It is that time of the year! Lisbon welcomes the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest.

08/05/2018