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2024 - 5 - 11

Switzerland's Nemo Makes History by Winning Chaotic Eurovision 2024 Amid Protests

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🇨🇭🎤 Swiss singer and rapper Nemo triumphs at Eurovision 2024 amidst controversies and demonstrations. #EurovisionWinner #SwitzerlandNemo

Switzerland's Nemo made headlines by clinching victory at the politically charged Eurovision 2024 held in Malmo, Sweden. The nonbinary artist's unique blend of opera and hip-hop in the song 'The Code' captivated both the audience and the jury, securing Switzerland's first Eurovision win since 1988.

The event was not without its share of drama, with protests and controversies overshadowing the competition. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and a politically fraught atmosphere added layers of tension to an already intense spectacle.

Amidst the chaos, Nemo's groundbreaking win marked a historic moment for both Switzerland and the Eurovision Song Contest. The fusion of Nemo's operatic pop-rap performance and the message of embracing nongender identity resonated with audiences, solidifying Nemo's place in Eurovision history.

In a surprising turn of events, Dutch contestant Joost Klein's disqualification just hours before the final added another twist to the already charged atmosphere. Klein's expulsion stirred up further controversies, further fueling the dramatic narrative of Eurovision 2024.

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests (NPR)

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for ...

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Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest ... (CNN)

Switzerland's Nemo won a chaotic and politically fraught Eurovision Song Contest, triumphing in a competition overshadowed by controversy and booing over ...

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Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins as UK comes 18th (BBC News)

Swiss singer Nemo has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, with their song The Code. A compelling hybrid of opera and hip-hop, it topped the jury vote ...

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Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland (The New York Times)

The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.

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Switzerland's Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event ... (ABC News)

Swiss singer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ode to the singer's journey toward embracing a nongender identity.

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Nemo of Switzerland wins Eurovision as protests over Gaza war ... (PBS NewsHour)

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer's journey toward embracing their ...

Switzerland's Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (Eurovision.tv)

Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'The Code' performed by Nemo.

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Netherlands' Joost Klein booted from Eurovision 2024 (The Associated Press)

A Dutch public broadcaster has reacted angrily after the Netherlands' contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the ...

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Thousands protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision final (Aljazeera.com)

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.

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Eurovision disqualifies Dutch entry hours before charged final in ... (The Washington Post)

Dutch artist Joost Klein will no longer compete in Saturday night's Eurovision grand final in Malmo due to a backstage “incident,” the European Broadcasting ...

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Eurovision 2024: Dutch contestant Joost Klein kicked out (The Associated Press)

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place Saturday in the Swedish city of Malmo.

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The Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest Has Been Unveiled (Variety)

The non-binary singer — who is the first Swiss Eurovision winner since Celine Dion won in 1988 — was presented with the trophy by last year's winner, Swedish ...

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Swiss singer Nemo wins controversy-plagued Eurovision Song ... (CBS News)

Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.

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Nemo's Eurovision win fires up Swiss advocates for non-binary rights (Reuters)

Swiss advocates for non-binary rights hailed local star Nemo's victory in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest, urging the country's authorities to enable ...

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Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home (ABC News)

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready to give a hero's welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ...

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Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home (ABC News)

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready to give a hero's welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ...

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Israel gets top public vote from 14 countries in Eurovision – plus 'rest ... (The Times of Israel)

Voters in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK give their ...

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Eurovision 2024: Here are the songs with the best shot at glory (OPB News)

Switzerland's Nemo rehearses "The Code" before the second semifinal. Jessica Gow / TT News Agency/AFP via Getty. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:.

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Eurovision Disqualifies Joost Klein Hours Before Final (The New York Times)

Just hours before this year's Eurovision Song Contest final was scheduled to begin in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday, the glitzy singing competition was thrown ...

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