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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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision fever hits Vienna’s iconic Coffee Houses aka ‘Eurofan Cafes’

Vienna’s iconic coffee houses are set to become official “Eurofan Cafés” for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, transforming into international

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Eurovision News Switzerland

Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro Readies for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with Extensive SRF Coverage

Switzerland’s Veronica Fusaro is set to perform her song ‘Alice’ in the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2026 on May 14, with SRF providing extensive coverage.

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Eurovision News Germany

Germany: ARD announces extensive Eurovision 2026 coverage from Vienna

Germany’s ARD unveils its comprehensive broadcast schedule for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, featuring live shows, international co-productions, and a special documentary.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Day #4 of rehearsals (Second Semi-final)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, this is Vienna Calling! The Eurovision 2026 rehearsals will be

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Eurovision News

Eurovision: Director vows to intervene against political interference

The Eurovision Song Contest director has pledged to intervene against political interference, aiming to safeguard the non-political nature of the event after recent controversies.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Vienna 2026 Pledges Enhanced Accessibility and Reduced Environmental Footprint

Vienna 2026 is set to champion enhanced accessibility and a reduced environmental footprint, aiming to set new standards for the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Eurovision News Spain

Spain: RTVE to air special ‘La Casa de la Música’ instead of Eurovision on 16th May

RTVE will broadcast a special edition of ‘La Casa de la Música’ for TVE’s 70th anniversary, featuring artists like Raphael, Ana Belén, and Eurovision star Chanel.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Austria: ORF aims for ‘Green Event’ and ‘Green Producing’ certifications for Eurovision 2026

The Austrian broadcaster ORF is aiming for ‘Green Event’ and ‘Green Producing’ certifications for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, emphasising sustainability for Europe’s largest TV event.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Austria: Vicky Leandros to open Eurovision 2026 First Semi-Final

Eurovision legend Vicky Leandros is set to open the First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, performing a new arrangement of her iconic 1967 entry, “L’amour est bleu.”

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision royalty to grace the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

A stellar lineup of Eurovision legends, including Alexander Rybak, Lordi, Ruslana, and Verka Serduchka, are confirmed to return to the stage for the 70th-anniversary Grand Final in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Vicky Leandros opening the First Semi-Final.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Day #3 of rehearsals (Second Semi-final)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, this is Vienna Calling! The Eurovision 2026 rehearsals will be

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: The Provisional Timeline: Vienna here we come!

Preparations are in full swing in Austria for the forthcoming 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the journey to Vienna has begun and

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News Vienna Calling

Vienna Calling: Day #2 of rehearsals (First Semi-final)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, this is Vienna Calling! The Eurovision 2026 rehearsals will be

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Eurovision News Greece

Greece: Akylas completes first rehearsal for Eurovision 2026

Akylas, representing Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, successfully completed his first rehearsal on the Stadthalle stage in Vienna yesterday, Saturday, May 2.