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2024 - 5 - 12

Switzerland's Nemo Wins Chaotic Eurovision Contest Amid Controversy

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Switzerland's Nemo triumphs in a politically charged Eurovision Song Contest. Protests and disruptions overshadow the event in Malmo, Sweden.

Switzerland's Nemo made history by winning the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'The Code,' amidst a backdrop of chaos and controversy. The event, held in Malmo, Sweden, was marred by protests led by pro-Palestinian activists calling for Israel's exclusion due to its conduct in Gaza. Despite the turmoil, Nemo emerged victorious, beating Croatia's Baby Lasagna with a combination of jury and viewer votes.

The Eurovision final also saw a shocking incident as Dutch contestant Joost Klein was disqualified just hours before the competition began. Adding to the drama, the UK placed 18th while Swiss singer Nemo made a groundbreaking win as the first non-binary artist to take home the Eurovision trophy. The Swiss artist's victory was celebrated as a significant moment for diversity and representation in the music industry.

In a drastic turn of events, Israel faced criticism from fans in Tel Aviv who accused juries of making politically motivated decisions during the contest. The controversy surrounding Israel's participation added another layer of tension to an already tumultuous Eurovision finale. Despite the challenges faced, Switzerland's Nemo emerged as the shining star of the night, marking a memorable win in the competition's history.

After the chaos subsided, it was revealed that the 68th Eurovision Song Contest was one of the most eventful in recent years. Switzerland's Nemo not only secured victory but also became the first non-binary artist to achieve this feat, paving the way for inclusivity and acceptance in the music world. The competition's outcome solidified the importance of diversity and unity in a time of global unrest and division.

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Thousands protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision final (Aljazeera.com)

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.

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Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest ... (CNN)

Switzerland's Nemo won a chaotic and intense Eurovision Song Contest, triumphing in a competition in Sweden that was derailed by controversy over the ...

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Swiss singer Nemo wins controversy-plagued Eurovision Song ... (CBS News)

Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.

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Switzerland's Nemo Wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest With 'The ... (TIME)

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with “The Code."

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests (NPR)

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for ...

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The Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest Has Been Unveiled (Variety)

The non-binary singer — who is the first Swiss Eurovision winner since Celine Dion won in 1988 — was presented with the trophy by last year's winner, Swedish ...

Switzerland's Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (Eurovision.tv)

Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'The Code' performed by Nemo.

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Dutch Contestant Disqualified From Eurovision Song Contest Hours ... (TIME)

Hours before the Eurovision Song Contest final, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was booted out by organizers over a backstage incident.

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Chaotic build-up to Eurovision as thousands protest (BBC News)

The Eurovision Song Contest has seen a chaotic build-up towards Saturday's grand final. The Dutch entry has been disqualified, another has withdrawn from ...

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Switzerland wins Eurovision, while UK comes 18th (BBC News)

Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code.

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Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political' (Malay Mail)

TEL AVIV, May 12 — Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv yesterday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as “obviously political”.

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Switzerland wins Eurovision song contest after controversial grand ... (The Guardian)

Nemo has won the 68th song contest with The Code, after a fraught competition overshadowed by protests over Israel's inclusion and a shock exit.

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Israeli fans pan Eurovision juries' 'political' snub, say it denied them ... (The Times of Israel)

In Tel Aviv, song contest enthusiasts laud huge support from televote; contestant Eden Golan says 'very moving' to see how public voted.

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Eurovision crowns Swiss singer Nemo after contentious contest (POLITICO.eu)

Song competition was marked by protests over Israel's participation and the Dutch entrant's disqualification.

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Israel gets top public vote from 14 countries in Eurovision – plus 'rest ... (The Times of Israel)

Voters in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK give their ...

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Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the ... (The Guardian)

Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn't Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed?

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest (The Japan Times)

Twenty-four-year-old Nemo's 'The Code' won the highest score from nations' juries, and enough of the popular votes to get 591 points.

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Switzerland wins politically charged 2024 Eurovision Song Contest (The Washington Post)

Singer Nemo is the first nonbinary person to win Eurovision. This year's contest was dominated by political tensions over Israel's participation.

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Nemo, a non-binary singer and rapper, wins Eurovision for ... (USA TODAY)

Swiss singer and rapper Nemo became the first non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, amid a competition marked by Gaza protests.

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Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as ... (Sky News)

The UK's Olly Alexander has also broken his silence after placing 18th in the competition with his song Dizzy.

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Eurovision 2024 Concludes With Controversial Grand Finale (Vanity Fair)

Even before Nemo and their competition from 24 other countries hit the stage, Eurovision 2024 was rocked by controversy. The contest, which was held this year ...

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Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest amid Gaza protests (The Sun Daily)

MALMO (Sweden): Switzerland on Saturday won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Swedish host city Malmo, beating runner-up Croatia, after having been ...

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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns to hero's welcome (FRANCE 24)

Nemo was given a hero's welcome on returning to Switzerland after winning the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, being greeted by a whirlwind of cheers, ...

Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (Eurovision.tv)

The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Swedish police have investigated a complaint ...

Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home (The Washington Post)

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready to give a hero's welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ...

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