Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani

Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.

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Eurovision News Sweden

Sweden: SVT implements new age limit for Melodifestivalen

SVT has announced a new age limit for Melodifestivalen participants, requiring them to be 17 for Melfest and 18 by Eurovision’s first rehearsal.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Burgas Puppet Theatre proposes ‘Euro-gull’ as Eurovision 2027 mascot

The State Puppet Theatre in Burgas, Bulgaria, has proposed a ‘Euro-gull’ as a potential symbol for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, connecting the contest with the city’s coastal identity.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Milena Milotinova: ‘Burgas was selected as host city due to the strongest overall candidacy’

BNT General Director Milena Milotinova reveals that Burgas was chosen to host Eurovision 2027 due to its strong overall bid, encompassing excellent infrastructure, transport, accommodation, and municipal commitment.

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Eurovision News Finland

Finland: UMK 2027 song submission window now open!

Yle has opened the submission window for UMK 2027, inviting artists and songwriters to submit their entries until August 23, 2026.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

St. Anastasia Island prepares for Eurovision 2027 guests

St. Anastasia Island could become one of the attractive locations around Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, as Bulgaria’s only inhabited island prepares to welcome guests.

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Eurovision Asia Eurovision News

Aina Abdul will represent Malaysia Eurovision Asia 2026

Aina Abdul is confirmed to represent Malaysia at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, becoming the second artist announced for the competition.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Burgas Airport readies for Eurovision 2027 influx

Burgas Airport is making extensive preparations to welcome the thousands of Eurovision fans and delegations for the 2027 contest, boasting a daily capacity of 50,000 passengers.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Burgas Mayor anticipates over 40 countries for Eurovision 2027

Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov shares insights into the city’s preparations for Eurovision 2027, anticipating a record participation of over 40 countries.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Prime Minister Radev confident in Burgas as Eurovision 2027 host

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev expresses confidence in Burgas as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, stating it will proudly represent Bulgaria.

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Confirmed Countries Eurovision News Malta

Malta: PBS confirms participation at Eurovision 2027

PBS, the Maltese national broadcaster, has confirmed that Malta will participate at the forthcoming 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.

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Eurovision Asia Eurovision News

Eurovision Asia 2026: How many countries will compete in Bangkok?

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Bangkok calling! The Eurovision Song Contest Asia will debut this autumn in Thailand, but how

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Eurovision News Israel

Netta finally predicts Eurovision host city correctly!

Eurovision 2018 winner Netta has finally broken her eight-year streak of incorrect host city predictions, with Burgas confirmed as the host for Eurovision 2027.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

President Iotova congratulates Burgas on Eurovision 2027 hosting

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova extends congratulations to Burgas following its official selection as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev Congratulates Burgas on Eurovision 2027 Hosting

Bulgarian Minister of Culture, Evtim Miloshev, congratulates Burgas on its official selection as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.