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Mihai finishes last regular Romanian rehearsal

“I want to say congratulations to the organisers”, Romanian 2006 representative Mihai Traistariu stated in his press conference. “Not just

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Finalists rehearse this afternoon

This afternoon in the OAKA hall it was time for four more of the finalists to have their second rehearal.

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Meet the Simpson?

The second rehearsal of the United Kingdom took place this afternoon at the OAKA hall. After the usual sound checks,

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Olympic-style security plan in Athens

The authorities in Athens are taking no chances with security for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, with 3,000 police officers

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Five down, nine to go

Five of the finalists have now had their final outing on stage before two days of rest and reflection, and

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Junior 2006: 15 countries signed up

15 countries will take part in the 2006 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which wil take place in Bucharest, Romania. The

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Douze points from Eimear

To commemorate ten years since winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 in Oslo, Ireland's last winner Eimear Quinn will be

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Bruno Berberes: 'France will never leave!'

Bruno Berberes, head of the French delegation, made a remarkable statement during the French press conference, which just took place.

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Fan Book sells out at welcome party

The available copies of the first ever Official Eurovision Song Contest Fan Book sold out at last night's welcome party.

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Modest opinions about welcome party

Last night, the traditional welcome reception of the Eurovision Song Contest took place at the Zappeion Megaron gardens in the

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Last day for finalist rehearsals

The fourteen finalist countries today have a last chance to perfect their performances before the final dress rehearsals later this

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And so the week begins…

The fourteen Eurovision Song Contest finalists have faced a long day of rehearsals and press conferences in Athens today, and

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France: 'Interesting press conference tomorrow'

Earlier it was announced that there won't be a French press conference today, now it appears that a short press

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Country hits the contest

This afternoon, German representatives, Texas Lightning, took to the floor for their first rehearsal on the contest stage. Performing their