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: Sanna Nielsen releases new single ‘What Love Is’

Sanna Nielsen, Sweden’s Eurovision 2014 representative, has released her brand new single, ‘What Love Is’.

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Eurovision Asia Eurovision News

Eurovision Asia: Peter Settman steps down as Voxovation CEO

Peter Settman has announced his departure as CEO of Voxovation, the company behind the Eurovision Asia project, citing personal reasons.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Black Sea Municipalities mayors meet up with Burgas Airport to discuss Eurovision 2027

Burgas Airport declares its readiness to accommodate increased passenger traffic for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, as discussed with Black Sea municipality mayors.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister highlights ESC 2027’s potential for Black Sea tourism

Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism, Ilin Dimitrov, sees the upcoming Eurovision 2027, hosted in Burgas, as a unique chance to showcase the Black Sea coast to the world.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Bulgarian Hoteliers highlight Eurovision 2027 tourism potential

Bulgarian hoteliers are urging the nation to fully capitalise on the tourism benefits now that Burgas is confirmed to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.

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Eurovision News United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Remember Monday release new single ‘Attention’

Remember Monday, the UK’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, have released their new single ‘Attention’, a playful pop track.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Kapi the Capybara Proposed as Eurovision 2027 Mascot for Burgas

Burgas Zoo proposes Kapi the capybara as the official mascot for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, adding a charming element to the city’s preparations.

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2027 Bulgaria Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Burgas Mayor and BNT Director General Outline Eurovision 2027 Preparations

Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov and BNT Director General Milena Milotinova are outlining the next steps for Eurovision 2027 preparations in the host city, with work already underway.

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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.