The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel’s participation.
The Swiss city is hosting the 69th edition of the world’s biggest annual live televised music event, reaching around 160 million viewers.
Organisers said tens of thousands of spectators took to the streets to welcome the 37 artists representing the competing countries.
Europop beats, dramatic staging and earworm choruses…
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News Source: www.al-monitor.com
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