Basel, Switzerland, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Eurovision comes full circle, showing changing times

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2025-05-16

Switzerland is hosting Eurovision for the third time, with the extravaganza a world away from when it staged the inaugural competition in 1956 -- and also from 1989 when Celine Dion starred. The 2025 edition on May 17 in Basel will draw an expected TV audience of around 160 million, with viewers worldwide casting their votes. Here is a look back at how Switzerland staged the 1956 and 1989 editions, illustrating how the competition has evolved:......

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