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All the latest news on the Eurovision Song Contest.
What to know about the Eurovision grand final in Vienna
A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final.
Eurovision stage inspired by Viennese opera
The Eurovision Song Contest's staging this year is inspired by grand Viennese opera, with more than 3,000 lights and lasers used to conjure up different visual worlds for all 35 performances.
Four removed from Eurovision semi-final in Austria after Israel performance disruption
Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.afp
Accommodation to safety: What to expect in Vienna during Eurovision week
Vienna is hosting the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. We look at what you can expect in the city – from transport to security and accommodation – whether you're visiting or you're local.
Where Eurovision fans can watch and celebrate in Vienna this May
Vienna has unveiled what it says will be the biggest side-event programme in Eurovision history, with free fan zones, club nights, museum events and public viewings spread across the city during Song Contest week.
Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna
Eurovision fever is set to hit Vienna on Sunday, with events planned for thousands of fans ahead of the song contest's grand finale on May 16th.
Austrian capital hopes Eurovision will boost cultural reputation
Vienna is hoping an invasion of pop fans for the Eurovision song contest next week will further burnish its reputation as a cultural and musical destination.
ESC Vienna: How the Eurovision Song Contest works
The rules of the Eurovision Song Contest have evolved to keep pace with technological, artistic and geopolitical changes over the past 70 years.
Geopolitics threatens 70th anniversary of Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition.
Austrian broadcaster head resigns after sexual harassment claims
Austrian public broadcaster ORF announced Monday that its director was stepping down from his post following sexual harassment accusations by a female employee.
Vienna to deploy 500 security staff for Eurovision in May
Organisers have pledged strict security measures for Eurovision in Vienna following tensions over Israel’s participation.
Austria to push for tougher checks on private security before Eurovision
Austria is racing to finalise new rules around checks on private security staff before Eurovision in Vienna. The reform push comes in light of the fact one the terror suspects linked to the 2024 foiled plot on a Taylor Swift concert worked in private security.
Eurovision boycotts 'dumb', 2026 host Austria says
A senior Austrian official has denounced cultural boycotts as "dumb and pointless" after several countries said they will shun next year's Eurovision song contest in Vienna if Israel participates.
Vienna to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after beating Innsbruck bid
Vienna has been confirmed as the host of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026, following Austria’s third victory earlier this year.
Which Austrian city is most likely to host Eurovision 2026?
With cities across Austria throwing their hats in the ring, the competition to host Eurovision 2026 is already heating up. Here’s what we know so far about where will host the song contest.
Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.
Eurovision: Who are the contenders for the crown
Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest final features artists from 26 countries battling it out to win viewers' hearts and claim the coveted microphone-shaped trophy.
What Eurovision's voting patterns can teach you about European politics
Groans and giggles typically greet votes at the annual Eurovision Song Contest, loved and mocked for its kitsch music and seemingly partisan outcomes. But what are the voting patterns, and what external factors help explain them?
How much are Austrians into Eurovision?
The annual Europe-wide festival of music and kitsch that is Eurovision has a relatively small but very dedicated Austrian fanbase – especially this year, with national act Teya & Salena predicted to have a strong finish.
Rapping, breakdancing Ukrainians win Eurovision in musical morale boost
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest Sunday with an infectious hip-hop folk melody, boosting spirits in the embattled nation fighting off a Russian invasion that has killed thousands and displaced millions of people.
Eurovision bans Russia from song contest over invasion of Ukraine
Russian acts will not be allowed to compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has announced.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on in Austria on Friday with The Local's short roundup of today's news.
Zoë: in the footsteps of Conchita
Austria has selected its latest act for Eurovision 2016.