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A suspected shooting took place in Stockholm on Friday near the Israeli Embassy, according to reports from Swedish police. "A police patrol was at Strandvägen and they heard bangs that they thought came from firearms,” said police spokesperson Per Fahlström. According to local newspaper Expressen, a 14-year-old was arrested minutes after the shooting and a sharp weapon was found at the crime scene. A large area in Östermalm, the city's inner-east, has been cordoned off. The police said shots had been heard between Djurgården, Nobelparken and the Oscar Church. No injuries have been reported. Fa...
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Switzerland may have triumphed at this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest, but newly released streaming data paints a different picture of who the public are actually listening to. On Saturday, Switzerland’s Nemo won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest when their song ‘The Code’ received the top vote from the jury and the fifth most votes from the public. Nemo made history as the first non-binary artist to win the contest, and brought the trophy back to Switzerland for the first time since 1988. Pro-Palestinian protesters march against Israel's participation in EurovisionDisqualified Eurovision co...
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The Netherlands’ disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein is likely to face charges, according to Swedish police. In a dramatic move hours before the grand final, Klein was disqualified from the event due to what was described as an “incident”. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said that the 26-year-old favourite would be investigated and that he could not perform because “while the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.” It was later confirmed that a female member of the song contest's production crew made an accusation agains...
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After an edition of Eurovision marred in controversy over Israel’s inclusion and anti-Israel protests, as well as the Netherlands’ last-minute exclusion, Switzerland and its representative Nemo has emerged victorious over the 25 songs selected for the final. Favourites for victory included Croatia, Ukraine, Ireland and Portugal, but Switzerland reigned supreme. Nemo’s song ‘The Code’, which was one of our favourites here at Euronews Culture, was an immediate winner, and everything tonight – from the theatrical performance and delivery – was perfect. It was quite the unanimous pick from the jur...
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“We love music. That’s what I can say,” said a Commission spokesperson trying to dodge a question earlier this week on whether the EU executive has a personal favourite for the final. Even if the Commission hasn’t taken a stand, the competition entries – which were watched by more than 162 million of people last year – appear to be nodding increasingly towards Brussels, with some songs even referring more or less explicitly to the EU. This is the clearly the case of 'Europapa' brought on the stage by the Dutch singer Joost Klein – an evidently pro-European song that has already won the hearts ...
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Swedish police have assured that fans need not be concerned about safety at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, despite heightened tensions due to the conflict in Gaza. However, the competition continues to be overshadowed by protests against Israel’s participation due to the ongoing war. Authorities in Malmö are on full alert, as the second semi-final takes place today and an influx of some 100,000 Eurovision fans is expected, along with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Demonstrations are planned today and Saturday against the Israel-Hamas war. Palestinian flags have been ban...
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Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala said her country can't afford to get political at this year's song contest, as calls multiply for participants to boycott Eurovision over the Israel-Hamas war. “Some countries may refuse to participate [in the song contest],” Jamala, who was placed on Russia's wanted list last year, told PA media. “But we don’t. Especially we cannot afford to give up such a contest in time of war.” Eurovision will take place this week in the Swedish coastal city of Malmö, beginning with the first semi-final tomorrow (7 May), and is set to feature Israel’s controversial entry,...
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Copper, lithium, cobalt and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are among the 34 metals and minerals classified as critical by the European Union. The EU's aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, along with modern weaponry and the increasing digitalisation of daily life, hinges on technologies that require more metals than ever before, making these materials prized commodities. But while the EU already consumes approximately a quarter of the world’s raw materials, it produces only about 3% of them. Critical Raw MaterialsIn December 2023, the European Parliament adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act, which ...
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The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals are next week, before the Grand Final on Saturday 11 May. Putting aside all the controversy and security concerns, the Euronews Culture team have picked their hot favourites for glory. Theo Farrant’s top pick: Nemo – The Code (Switzerland)If I had to put my money on a Eurovision winner this year, it would be 'The Code' by Nemo, representing Switzerland. Why? Well, firstly, it's my favourite out of the bunch; an incredibly original and catchy song. Secondly, it's currently the bookies' number one darling. 'The Code' is pretty batshit. It mixes drum and ba...
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Half a century after ABBA's legendary Eurovision win, the city of Malmö, which is hosting this year's contest, has opened a new attraction dedicated entirely to the Swedish supergroup. Spread across two floors, the fun-filled experience includes artefacts from Stockholm’s beloved ABBA The Museum, fabulous Dolce & Gabbana costumes from the digital concert ABBA Voyage, and performances from Mamma Mia! The Party, where you can feel like you're in a lively Greek Taverna. "We gathered all of the entities that works with ABBA at the moment,” explains Mia Segolsson from Swedish record label Polar Mus...
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