Eurovision final kicks off with Viennese grandeur
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest commenced in Vienna with performances from 25 countries. The event featured a mix of musical styles and was marked by political tensions, as several countries boycotted Israel's participation. Despite the controversy, thousands of fans gathered to enjoy the spectacle and support their favorite acts.
- ▪Lion Ceccah from Lithuania performed during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- ▪Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia staged a political boycott over Israel's participation.
- ▪The favorites to win included a Finnish duo and Australian star Delta Goodrem.
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Lion Ceccah from Lithuania performs the song 'Solo Quiero Mas' during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 16, 2026. MARTIN MEISSNER / AP PHOTO/MARTIN MEISSNER The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday, May 16, with a burst of Mozart, as 25 countries took to the stage in Vienna to do battle for the glittering crown. Thousands of glammed-up fans filled the Wiener Stadthalle arena in the Austrian capital to watch the world's biggest live televised music event.
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