Vienna, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Eurovision: 70 years of geopolitics, patriotism, music and glitter

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2026-05-01

It's been the crucible of music icons from ABBA to Celine Dion, a flashy symbol of European integration, the charged focal point for geopolitics and a stage for social change. For seven decades, the Eurovision Song Contest -- which gathers performers from across Europe and further afield, selected by each country's public broadcasting service -- has delighted and, at times, baffled spectators. Now the annual competition is gearing up for its 70......

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