Greece qualifies for the 70th Eurovision song contest final in Vienna

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest began in Vienna, Austria, with the first semi-final held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Representing Greece, the artist Akylas performed the song 'Ferto' and successfully qualified for the grand final scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The performance was directed by Fokas Evangelinos and featured dancers Parthena Chorozidou, Michalis Michailidis, Christos Nikolaou, and Konstantinos Karypidis. Alongside Greece, nine other countries secured their places in the final, including Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania, and Poland. The event took place at the Wiener Stadthalle venue, with millions of viewers watching globally. Cyprus, represented by Antigoni Buxton with the song 'Jalla', is scheduled to compete in the second semi-final on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The competition's opening ceremony was held on Sunday, May 10, featuring a turquoise carpet event.