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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Switzerland

The Swiss entry is chosen by one of the four main broadcasters in turn. The Swiss took part in (and won) the first ever contest in 1956. Overall Switzerland has won twice.

3 March – It was in the garden of our grandma...

It's an obvious fact that everyone has a birthday. But amongst our many many Eurovision performers are those that don't get the limelight as...

10 February – There’s a song that will speak to you...

What to do with your life once you've been a Eurovision performer? Well, you could try again. But then you risk doing worse on...

14 December – On my return, I’ll have in a jewel...

Today we have an absolute classic. You won't be able to argue with me. Mr Phil of this parish will send the boys round...

9 December – I can’t stand advances anywhere be it at...

Our friends in Switzerland were the first winners of our favourite TV show - no, it wasn't L*r**n after all. And their span of...

8 October – Kind of lady that mama like

It's an old adage that anyone can won our favourite TV show. Portugal, Austria and Finland have proven this in the 21st Century. One...

5 October – Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the world of...

Our friends in Switzerland are in a curious situation. They have lots of languages to choose from, and they can confuse the average casual...

Swiss conservatives block ‘Satanist’ Eurovision

Ah, Switzerland—home of chocolate, watches, and… Eurovision drama? Yep, it turns out not everyone is jazzed about hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in...

23 August – He wins all women over using his charm

Imagine how you'd feel. You're on the Eurovision stage, you're giving it everything, and things don't go quite as well as expected. This is all...

5 August – The coffee I made yesterday is still hot

It's a scary fact that there will be participants in our favourite TV show who were born after 2000. Does that make you feel...

13 July – You, gentlemen, money makers, you, the false-talent seekers

We always say anyone can win our favourite TV show. All it needs is a perfect storm of stuff, and even the country that...