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Akylas/Eurovision 2026: Artist Reacts to Song's Popularity - Reaches 300,000 Views in Hours

Published January 19, 2026, 12:34
Akylas/Eurovision 2026: Artist Reacts to Song's Popularity - Reaches 300,000 Views in Hours

Greece is in the final stretch to select the song that will represent the country in Eurovision 2026, through the national final Sing for Greece. 28 songs have been shortlisted and will compete in two semi-finals in February, with the aim of finding the grand winner who will travel to Vienna. One of the songs that stands out is "Ferto" by Akyla, which has attracted significant interest from the public and has garnered a large number of views on YouTube. Social media users describe the song as a "gem" and place it high among their preferences. Akyla, visibly moved by the popularity of his song, posted a photo on his personal Instagram account, expressing his surprise. "Ferto" has already reached 300,000 views on YouTube within hours. The public response indicates that Akyla and "Ferto" are among the strongest contenders to represent Greece in Eurovision 2026.