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Seven things we learned from Eurovision 2016

Ukraine’s Jamala, the first Crimean Tatar ever to perform at a Eurovision Song Contest, became the winner on Saturday night in Stockholm.

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Crimean Tatars celebrate Ukraine's Eurovision victory

The outcome of the Eurovision Song Contest brought delight in Kyiv among Ukrainians – including Crimean Tatars. Euronews correspondent in the

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Ukraine's Jamala takes home Eurovision crown

Music, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night.

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Jamala's 'political' song wins Eurovision for Ukraine in Stockholm

Music, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night. There was suspense

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Tension mounts ahead of Eurovision finals

Go on, admit it. You are besides yourself with excitement at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest which takes over the airwaves this weekend to love

Armenia

Armenia faces Eurovision ban for flag-waving

Organiser the Geneva-based EBU says the incident was a "serious breach" of its ban on political messages.

Ukraine

Eurovision 2016: who is dressing the unpredictable pop princess

Ukraine's Jamala picks a prodigy couturier's provocative designs for her Eurovision adventure

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Eurovision hopefuls line up for finals glory

Well, Europe is in the middle of a refugee crisis, has Greece wobbling and the euro under threat, faces a resurgent Russia in the east, and a

Sweden

So kitsch it's cool!: Eurovision exhibition opens in Sweden

Oh yes, it is that time of year again! And with the Eurovision Song Contest just days away in Stockholm, an exhibition has opened there showcasing

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Manga fan Jamie-Lee to sing for Germany at Eurovision Contest

The Eurovision song contest is drawing near and 18-year Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is getting ready to represent Germany in the event, that will be broadcast

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Palestinians condemn Eurovision Song Contest for flag ban

Palestinian leaders have condemned the Eurovision Song Contest for its decision to prevent their flag from being flown during the annual event later

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Eurovision logo says a lot about EU's health

Every Eurovision Song Contest has its own theme and this year's host, Sweden, has chosen 'Come together' reflecting difficult times for Europe.

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Jüri Pootsmann Estonia's pop idol primed for Eurovision success

It has been a whirlwind 12-months for 21-year-old Jüri Pootsmann. He won Estonian Idol in 2015, landing him a record deal with Universal Music, his status as Estonia’s new superstar was cemented after

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The Voice talents Joe & Jake to take on Eurovision

It’s been a whirlwind twelve months for Joe and Jake. After competing against each other on UK TV talent show ‘The Voice’, the pop duo is about to

Ukraine

Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision song is about remembering past not politics of present

Ukraine

Ukraine's Crimean Tatar protest song Eurovision choice likely to irk Russia

Ukrainian music lovers have chosen their entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and the television audience decided to stick two fingers in

United Kingdom

Tributes pour in as BBC broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan dies aged 77

A president, a prime minister and a host of stars from the entertainment world have paid tribute to veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan who has

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest finalists decided

As if this Saturday’s three hour final wont be thrilling enough, the last of 27 participating nations in the Eurovision Song Contest were selected on

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Chinese punk, anyone? Eurovision says music show ‘could go global’

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Why is Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a one-off event as part of celebrations for the competition’s 60th anniversary. The