Eurovision’s rules once required contestants to sing in an official language of their country. Then, in 1999, the rules changed; ever since, most winners have sung in English. Our data shows that 18 of the past 24 winners sang entirely in the language of Shakespeare, with two others using English alongside their national tongue.

Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1989 next week, amid familiar political criticism over LGBTQ+ rights and the participation of Israel.

Klavdia from Greece performs the song “Asteromata” during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Klavdia from Greece performs the song “Asteromata” during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest,

UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest - The trio, who are representing the UK with their upbeat track What The Hell Just Happened?, also discussed

Malta could see its first-ever win, while Sweden, Estonia, or the Netherlands could emerge victorious again in the finals on May 17

Eurovision favourites KAJ were ‘really nervous’ before making final - The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

As an Israeli who spent several years living in Switzerland, I resonate deeply with Yuval Raphael, our Eurovision representative for 2025. Like Yuval, who spent part of her life in Geneva, my own journey involved leaving the Hasidic community in Jerusalem to embark on my first adventure away from home to study in Lucerne,