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Eurovision 2025 Final Countries, Acts and Songs as Contest Ends in Basel

  • The final night of Eurovision 2025 is taking place this evening in Basel, Switzerland, featuring 26 competing countries, including the host nation and the Big Five who automatically secured their places.
  • Switzerland hosts after Nemo won the 2024 contest, securing Switzerland an automatic spot along with the Big Five countries who contribute the most financially.
  • The defending winner Nemo will take the stage to perform their triumphant song "The Code," joined by special guests who honor Switzerland's Eurovision legacy, including former notable contestants and fan favorites like Gjon's Tears, Baby Lasagna, and Finland's Kääriä.
  • About 1,300 Swiss police and additional forces from armed and neighboring units prepare for expected pro-Palestinian protests linked to Israel’s contestant Yuval Raphael, who will not give interviews citing security reasons.
  • The final outcome depends on a 50/50 split between public votes and national juries, while heightened security and political tensions could affect the event's atmosphere and operations.
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The grand final of Eurovision 2025 started at 9 p.m., and as many as 26 countries competed in a spectacular battle to win the most watched music competition in Europe.

·Belgrade, Serbia
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The Eurovision Song Contest final will take place in Basel on Saturday, where Tommy Cash, representing Estonia, will also take the stage.

·Estonia
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