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Interesting Facts about Eurovision Song Contest

Cyprus had never given any points to Turkey until the latter won the Eurovision contest in 2003. That year Cyprus awarded Turkey 8 points. And the following year, Turkey awarded Cyprus with 1 point for the very first time.

Some viewers claim that the voting process in Eurovision contests is influenced by politics and international relations....no! say it isn't so!

The 2004 Eurovision Song Contest was the most expensive edition ever with a budget of about €15 million.

The Eurovision contest is invaluable for launching the host country as a tourist destination. In 2005, the host nation, Ukraine, abolished its visa requirements for tourists.











Every day until May 8 I will be posting a music video of each one of the semi-finalists of the Eurovision Song Contest. On May 9, I will post the last three (my top favorites). Enjoy the videos!