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Eurovision: Greece in First Semi-Final, Cyprus in Second

Published January 12, 2026, 22:02
Eurovision: Greece in First Semi-Final, Cyprus in Second

Greece has been drawn into the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place on May 12th, while Cyprus will compete in the second semi-final on May 14th. The first semi-final will also feature representatives from Montenegro, Estonia, Georgia, Portugal, San Marino, Croatia, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Lithuania, Serbia, Finland, Moldova, and Israel. The second semi-final includes Albania, Denmark, Armenia, Romania, Switzerland, Norway, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Malta, Bulgaria, Australia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Latvia. Austria, as the previous year's winner, and the 'Big Five' countries (France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom) will automatically qualify for the final. Spain, along with other countries (Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Slovenia), has withdrawn due to Israel's participation. The jury voting system returns this year, expanded to include new members aged 18-25.