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Nemo’s Eurovision win fires up Swiss advocates for non-binary rights

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Nemo’s Eurovision win fires up Swiss advocates for non-binary rights

Swiss advocates for non-binary rights celebrated Nemo’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, urging authorities to recognize those who identify as neither male nor female. Nemo, a Swiss musician using they/them pronouns, won the contest in a politically charged night in Malmo, beating out Croatia’s Baby Lasagna. The victory comes after the Swiss government rejected proposals for a third gender option in official records. Sibel Arslan, a Green Party lawmaker, praised Nemo’s win and highlighted the relevance of enabling non-binary designations. An Ipsos poll revealed that 6% of Swiss respondents identified as transgender or non-binary, the highest proportion among surveyed countries. Nemo’s winning song, “The Code,” describes their journey as a non-binary person. Despite public opposition, the youth wing of the Green Liberal Party called for Switzerland to break with binary gender designations.

Switzerland breaks the Eurovision code as Cyprus finishes 15th

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Switzerland breaks the Eurovision code as Cyprus finishes 15th

Switzerland won Eurovision 2024 in Malmo, beating Croatia. The winning song, “The Code,” was performed by Swiss rapper and singer Nemo, who expressed hope for peace and dignity. Israel’s entry faced protests due to the conflict in Gaza.

Eurovision chaos: Ireland a no-show for dress rehearsal as French act sends anti-war message [VIDEO]

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Eurovision chaos: Ireland a no-show for dress rehearsal as French act sends anti-war message [VIDEO]

Ireland, along with Greece and Switzerland, did not appear during the parade at the start of the Family Rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, was absent from the stage, citing an urgent situation requiring attention from the organisers. The European Broadcasting Union is currently discussing necessary actions in response to the absence. France’s act Slimane stopped his performance midway to send a peace message, chanting “United by music yes, but for love, for peace.” The Eurovision contest has been thrust into political conflict with protests calling for Israel’s exclusion and demands for changes to Israel’s entry lyrics.

Cyprus ignites Eurovision stage with dazzling performance [VIDEO]

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Cyprus ignites Eurovision stage with dazzling performance [VIDEO]

Cyprus participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, with Silia Kapsis performing the song “Liar.” The 17-year-old singer impressed fans with a dance track composed by Dimitris Kontopoulos and lyrics by Elke Tiel. Kapsis wore white trousers and a glittering top, accompanied by four dancers, and delivered a powerful performance with impressive 3D graphics displayed on LED screens.

Malmo braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

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Malmo braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

Malmo is preparing for the Eurovision grand final, amidst security threats and protests over Israel’s participation. Bookmakers predict Croatia’s Baby Lasagna and Israel’s Eden Golan as top contenders to win. The event has drawn thousands of visitors to the city, with protests from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups. Russia was banned from Eurovision in 2022, while the 26 contestants in the final include representatives from various countries. The event is seen as a way to unite people and have a good time together.

Greece through to Eurovision Grand Final

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Greece through to Eurovision Grand Final

Marina Satti from Greece advanced to the Eurovision Grand Final with her song “ZARI” after a captivating performance.

Odds place Cyprus eighth for tonight’s Eurovision semi-final

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Odds place Cyprus eighth for tonight’s Eurovision semi-final

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is happening in Malmo, Sweden, with Cyprus among the fifteen countries competing for ten spots in the grand final on Saturday. Cyprus’ Silia Kapsis will perform the song “Liar” tonight, with viewers in Cyprus able to watch live on CyBC at 10 p.m. local time. Betting odds favor Croatia and Ukraine as the strongest contenders to win, while Cyprus is predicted to place eighth.

All you need to know about Eurovision 2024

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All you need to know about Eurovision 2024

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place in Sweden, specifically in Malmö, with 37 participating countries. The event will begin on May 7 with the first semi-final, followed by the second semi-final on May 9, and the Grand Final on May 11. The top 10 from each semi-final will compete in the final, along with the previous year’s winner (Sweden) and the “Big Five” countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain). The favorite to win according to bookmakers is Switzerland, represented by rapper and singer Nemo Mettler. Viewers at home will determine the outcome of the semi-finals, while viewers and professional juries will vote in the Grand Final. The event will be presented by Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.

Silia Kapsis heads to Malmö to represent Cyprus at Eurovision

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Silia Kapsis heads to Malmö to represent Cyprus at Eurovision

Silia Kapsis, representing Cyprus in Eurovision, was seen at Athens airport on her way to Sweden. She will perform the song “Liar” composed by Dimitris Kontopoulos. Predictions place the song at 24th place in the competition.