Swiss Eurovision enthusiasts were eagerly preparing on Sunday to give a triumphant reception to Nemo, the singer who clinched victory in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with The Code, a blend of operatic pop and rap celebrating the artist’s journey towards embracing a non-gender identity. Nemo, a Swiss native currently residing in Berlin, was scheduled to arrive in Zurich on Sunday night, as announced by the national broadcaster SRF.
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The Swiss contestant triumphed claiming the title, garnering the highest score from a combination of national juries and viewers worldwide. Aged 24, Nemo made history as the first non-binary winner of the contest, which has long been cherished as a sanctuary by the LGBTQ community. During a post-win press conference, Nemo expressed pride in receiving the trophy on behalf of “individuals who dare to be themselves and those who need to be heard and understood. We require more compassion, more empathy.” Nemo’s hometown of Biel conveyed congratulations to the newly crowned star via online platforms and expressed readiness among residents to celebrate the achievement.
Marina Satti and the misunderstanding with the… Greek Turks of Thrace
Marina Satti returned to Greece after her Eurovision performance, where she expressed relief about the successful presentation in the final. However, controversy arose when her dancers, who described themselves as Greek Turks from Thrace, faced backlash for their remarks. In a YouTube interview, they discussed their Eurovision experience in Turkish. After facing criticism, Yasin Ahmetoğlu clarified in an Instagram post that their statement was misunderstood, emphasizing their Greek citizenship and desire for peace between Greece and Turkey.
The Netherlands’ is considering to withdraw from Eurovision
This year’s Eurovision faced turmoil over reactions to Israel’s participation. Pro-Palestine demonstrations occurred outside the Malmo Arena, while inside, the Netherlands’ representative was disqualified following a complaint from an EBU production team member. With Joost Klein’s disqualification and the Netherlands’ refusal to announce scores, EBU’s president announced them. SKAI reports the Dutch broadcaster’s contract with EBU ends this year, potentially leading to the Netherlands’ withdrawal from Eurovision due to treatment of its artist.
