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Thousands of fans arrive in Vienna as 70th edition of Eurovision kicks off
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Thousands of fans arrive in Vienna as 70th edition of Eurovision kicks off

France 24 · May 10, 2026, 2:07 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Thousands of fans on Sunday flocked to Austria's capital Vienna for the 70th edition of Eurovision – the world's most-watched song contest. On Sunday afternoon, it was due to roll out the carpet – which at Eurovision is not red but turquoise – to welcome a parade of the 35 delegations from participa

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