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54 countries invited for the 55th Eurovision Song Contest
   posted by Evangelos Karageoras (Greece) on 01/11/2009, 16:09
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The EBU officially invited 54 countries for the next Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. So far, only two withdrawals have been announced. Hungary and the Czech Republic are not going to compete to the next contest. Countries like Andorra or Estonia are also rumoured for withdrawal from the next contest due to financial cuts, but a final decision for the two countries has not been taken yet. "They have not yet officially reported it to us, but countries come and go" said Svante Stockselius. The countries have the time until mid-December to respond to the invitation, though the maximum number of the countries taking part must not be more than 45, which is the maximum number for the participating countries. 


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sergiu

Date: 02/11/2009 09:02 PM

54 countries? Why so many? EBU should invite only european countries: "EURO" (Europe) -VISION, so... A good ESC with only 27 countries could be enough! Congratulations oikotimes for the new image, but i thinK the apple color could change into blue, or change every month!


thodoris

Date: 02/11/2009 01:34 AM

@ ruslanita: dont worry they will gettheir money from the vast televoting they decided


Ruslanita

Date: 02/11/2009 01:33 AM

why do they bother and invite 54 countries? they will never get 45 participants


Simena

Date: 02/11/2009 12:20 AM

Great news design :)


Genie2.0

Date: 01/11/2009 10:49 PM

oh 54 countries? EBU is doing their best to attract more broadcasters but i can't see more than 40 countries taking part.


thodoris

Date: 01/11/2009 06:10 PM

54 countries invited.... we will hardly see 35 in oslo


Kirkov

Date: 01/11/2009 05:52 PM

The former design and layot was great. But this one is AWESOME!! Congrats everybody!


Plople

Date: 01/11/2009 05:44 PM

AWESOME NEW DESIGN I ♥ IT


GoncaloD

Date: 01/11/2009 05:08 PM

Congratulations, this design is great! :D


ajdinxxx

Date: 01/11/2009 04:58 PM

Love new design xD Well done!


Juan

Date: 01/11/2009 04:49 PM

Congratulations oikotimes for the new image. 54 countries should be great, but we all know that some of them, like Italy, San Marino, Austria, Luxembourg and others won't join the contest



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