Vienna's Stadthalle in a Frenzy: Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in a Mix of Pop Spectacle and Political divides
The stage is set for the continent’s biggest music spectacle: On Saturday evening (May 16, 9:00 p.m.), the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle. After two emotional semifinals, the running order for the 25 remaining countries has been set. But while the host country, Austria, celebrates this festival of diversity, intense political tensions and unprecedented security measures are casting a shadow over the anniversary event.
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