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Euronews • May 11, 2026 07:16

Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna

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Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.

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15:36

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23:33

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23:03

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12:16

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07:28

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16:17

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France 24

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05:27

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La Libre (BE)

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La Repubblica (IT)

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14:14

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SVT Nyheter (SE)

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14:40

Eurovision in Vienna officially opens

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The Bulletin (BE)

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06:20

40 years after winning Eurovision, Sandra Kim recalls exploitation, financial hardship

Forty years after winning Eurovision with her song "J’aime la vie", Belgian singer Sandra Kim has spoken out about how she was exploited at the time and denied royalties for …