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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Eurovision song contest canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleOrganizers of the international Eurovision song competition announce they are canceling the event in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe — and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities — means the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken the difficult decision that it is impossible to continue with the live event as planned,” the organizers say.
The contest was meant to be held in Rotterdam, Holland, in May.
The organizers say they are considering how to proceed and will publish additional information in the future.
An official statement from the European Broadcasting Union on the #Eurovision Song Contest 2020. pic.twitter.com/b3h7akxvpF
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 18, 2020
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