MALMO (Sweden), May 9 — The second semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Sweden later today, with Israel’s performance expected to draw...
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Some 100,000 visitors have gathered in Malmo in southern Sweden for the annual kitsch-fest, which is watched by some 200 million people worldwide.The 68th version of the song contest takes place amid protests and boycotts over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.
At the first semi-final on Tuesday, thousands of fans in quirky and glittery outfits, many dressed up as their favourite contestant or in their national colours, saw 10 performers, including favourites Croatia and Ukraine, qualify for Saturday’s final.
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