Lithuanian newspaper 15MIN.LT through the website of which there was a post and a video presenting two Russian “fans” getting money to vote for Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, claimed a vote rigging by Azerbaijan. Although there is no solid proof that the persons doing the “transaction” are members of the Azeri delegation […]
Category Archives: EUROVISION
May
20
EBU & ICTIMAI RESPOND TO ALLEGEDLY VOTING RIG
posted by Fotis Konstantopoulos reporting from Greece
May
20
EUROVISION 2013 HIGLIGHTS
posted by another source on the web
Eurovision never disappoints. Whether they tow a cultural line or they’re off the planet we enjoy each country’s on-stage manifestations—despite their exaggerations. We forgive Europe its zaniness as it forgets its precarious fiscal woes.
May
20
THE EUROVISION 2013 TV RATINGS
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
This post will present you the TV rating from all countries participated (or not) in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 (semifinals and final). It will be constantly updated this week.
May
19
VIDEO: COPENHAGEN CELEBRATES EUROVISION TROPHY
posted by another source on the web
Exuberant Copenhageners braved the chill Sunday to celebrate Eurovision Song Contest winner Emmelie de Forest in Denmark’s iconic Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
May
19
NOS CALLS “ONLY TEARDROPS” A COPYCAT
posted by Luka Popovic reporting from Serbia
Dutch newspaper publishes that NOS has made claims that the 2013 winning entry “Only teardrops” is a copy of K-otic’s 2002 song “I surrender”. K-otic is a Dutch band. However, a member of K-otic says that while there are some similarities it can hardly be called plagiarism.
May
19
THE EBU CHANGE A KEY PARTICIPATION RULE
posted by Luka Popovic reporting from Serbia
Do you remember that EBU’s rule that a country has to boardcast atleast the Grand final if it wants to participate next year? Well now you can forget on it, as it does not stand anymore.
May
19
DENMARK ALSO WINS AUSSIE VOTE
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
Australian Eurovision broadcaster SBS has organised an online poll to see who Australians would choose as this year’s Eurovision winner. Denmark came on top with 36.556 votes. It was followed by Greece, Romania, Norway and Ireland. Spain came bottom with just over 1.000 points while the UK’s Bonnie Tyler was 21st.
May
19
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR 2014
posted by Ghassan Al Kaziri reporting from Denmark
There are preliminary information regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 as reported by secure sources from inside the Danish delegation though still unvonfrmed as the national broadcaster will finalize the host city and the venue by the end of August.
May
19
ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS & THE SHOW
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
Besides congratulating the Danish entrant for the amazing victory, we have to keep a track with the facts of the voting last night. Of course we emphasize on the fact that the voting part was very messy. There are some interesting facts about the voting trends and how things turned out.
May
19
CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS DENMARK
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
CHECK THE RESULTS OF THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2013 & CONGRATULATIONS DENMARK
May
18
LIVE FROM MALMÖ: EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2013
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
Welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 where 26 countries will fight really hard to get this year’s trophy. From 39 participants we are now in the final phase of the 58th ESC edition. Many Eurostars will also be included in the final: Lys Assia, Loreen, Eric Saade, Carola, Sarah Dawn Finer. Enjoy the show!
May
18
EUROPREDICTION 2013: DENMARK / AZERBAIJAN TO WIN!
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
In the first phase there will be web polls for each of the two semifinals. Each poll will close at 19:00 CET on May 14 and May 16 respectively.
May
18
BACKSTAGE MAY 18: GREECE WINS AUSSIE TELEVOTE
posted by Stefan Resimic reporting from Serbia
Australians had a chance to watch the second semifinal and also like in first, the viewers could vote for their favourites. Again there is a lot of difference with the official results. The top ten looks like this:
May
17
MAY 18: TONIGHT IS THE BIG NIGHT
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
Through this post oikotimes.com is giving you a complete guide to the day’s events (rehearsals and gigs) in and around the Malmoe Arena. Welcome to the 58th Eurovision Song Contest.
May
17
EUROVISION 2013: FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL B’
posted by oikotimes team reporting on the spot
Welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 and the dress rehearsals for the final. In this post we will report you the preparations of the 26 finalists for the grand show tomorrow night. Two reports will be launched in the same post at 14:30 CET and at 21:00 CET which is the jury rehearsal.
