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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Bulgaria Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Sofia celebrates DARA’s Eurovision 2026 victory with grand party

Sofia is set to host a grand celebration for DARA on Knyaz Alexander I Square following Bulgaria’s historic victory at Eurovision 2026.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

The Year Europe Sang in Its Own Voice: Native Languages Shaped Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

When the Eurovision Song Contest arrived in Vienna for its 70th edition in 2026, the headlines initially focused on the

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Austria Eurovision News

Austria: Cosmo ‘not disappointed’ with Eurovision result

Cosmo finished second to last at the Eurovision Song Contest but stated he is ‘not disappointed at all,’ as participating was a dream come true.

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Eurovision News

Vienna: Stadthalle Stage Dismantled Swiftly After Eurovision 2026

The dismantling of the Eurovision 2026 stage and lighting has begun in Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle, as the venue swiftly prepares for upcoming events.

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Bulgaria 2027 Eurovision News

Bulgaria: BNT and Ministry of Culture hold first meeting for Eurovision 2027 hosting

Bulgaria has begun preparations to host Eurovision 2027, with BNT and the Ministry of Culture holding their first operational meeting following Dara’s victory.

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Bulgaria 2027 Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Varna vies to host Eurovision 2027 following DARA’s victory

Following DARA’s historic Eurovision 2026 victory, her hometown of Varna is making a strong bid to host the 2027 contest, citing modern infrastructure and a suitable arena.

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Bulgaria 2027 Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Prime Minister Radev to convene Eurovision preparatory meeting

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev will convene a meeting with relevant ministers to discuss the country’s preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Austria 2026 Eurovision News

Eurovision 2026: Marcel Bezençon Award Winners Announced

Australia, Bulgaria, and Denmark have been announced as the winners of the 2026 Marcel Bezençon Awards, presented by Christer Björkman in Vienna.

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Eurovision News Greece

Greece: Akylas and delegation return to Athens after Eurovision 2026

Akylas, Fokas Evangelinos, the four stage performers, and ERT commentators Maria Kozakou and Giorgos Kapoutzidis have returned to Athens following Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.

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Bulgaria 2027 Eurovision News

Preparations for Eurovision 2027 kick off in Bulgaria: four cities vying to host the competition

Bulgaria is officially beginning preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, as confirmed by Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev.

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Bulgaria 2027 Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Sofia Mayor declares capital ready for Eurovision 2027

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev states the capital is Bulgaria’s best prepared city to host Eurovision 2027, following Dara’s historic win.

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Eurovision News

Bulgaria: Burgas is vying to host Eurovision 2027

Following Bulgaria’s victory at Eurovision 2026, the city of Burgas has expressed its strong interest in hosting the 2027 contest, despite Sofia being the expected primary host.

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Bulgaria Eurovision News

Bulgaria: DARA expresses pride after Eurovision 2026 victory

Bulgarian Eurovision 2026 winner DARA shares her happiness and pride that the world is looking at Bulgaria, showcasing the nation’s talent.

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Eurovision News Finland

Finland: Pete Parkkonen returns home from Eurovision 2026

Finland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Pete Parkkonen, received a warm welcome upon his return to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Sunday evening, reflecting on their journey in Vienna.