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Switzerland's Nemo Makes History by Winning Politically-Charged Eurovision 2024

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 with a groundbreaking performance. Find out how controversy and protests surrounded this year's event!

Switzerland's Nemo has made history by winning the politically charged Eurovision 2024 with the song 'The Code.' The Swiss singer and rapper emerged victorious in a competition overshadowed by controversy and protests, showcasing resilience and talent in the face of challenges. Nemo's win as the first nonbinary Eurovision champion marks a significant moment in music history, highlighting diversity and inclusion in the global spotlight.

Amidst the celebrations, protests against Israel's participation in the competition added a tumultuous angle to the event held in Malmo, Sweden. This year's Eurovision was not just about the music but also about political statements and activism, making it a memorable and impactful occasion that transcended traditional boundaries.

In a shocking turn of events, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest just hours before the final, sparking intrigue and speculation among fans. The unexpected twist added an element of suspense to an already eventful evening, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the final moments.

Lastly, Israeli fans expressed disappointment over what they deemed as 'political snubs' by the Eurovision juries, reflecting on the intricate dynamics of the competition. Despite the controversies and surprises, Switzerland's Nemo's victory stands as a testament to the power of music to unite and inspire amidst a backdrop of diversity and dissent.

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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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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's Nemo Wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest With 'The ... (TIME)

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with “The Code."

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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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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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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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Switzerland wins Eurovision song contest after controversial grand ... (The Guardian)

Nemo has won the 68th song contest with The Code, after a fraught competition overshadowed by protests over Israel's inclusion and a shock exit.

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Dutch Contestant Disqualified From Eurovision Song Contest Hours ... (TIME)

Hours before the Eurovision Song Contest final, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was booted out by organizers over a backstage incident.

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Dutch broadcaster decries Eurovision decision to ban its contestant (The Guardian)

Dutch singer and rapper Joost Klein was excluded from the main show due to an incident involving a female member of the production crew, the competition's ...

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Switzerland wins politically-charged 2024 Eurovision Song Contest (The Washington Post)

Singer Nemo is the first nonbinary person to win Eurovision. This year's contest was dominated by political tensions over Israel's participation.

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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Israeli fans pan Eurovision juries' 'political' snub, say it denied them ... (The Times of Israel)

In Tel Aviv, song contest enthusiasts laud huge support from televote; contestant Eden Golan says 'very moving' to see how public voted.

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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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Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political' (Al-Monitor)

Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as "obviously political".

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Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the ... (The Guardian)

Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn't Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed?

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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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Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political' (FRANCE 24)

Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as "obviously political".

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest (The Japan Times)

Twenty-four-year-old Nemo's 'The Code' won the highest score from nations' juries, and enough of the popular votes to get 591 points.

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Eurovision 2024: Winner Nemo to be welcomed home by Swiss fans (The Associated Press)

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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Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as ... (Sky News)

The UK's Olly Alexander has also broken his silence after placing 18th in the competition with his song Dizzy.

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Eurovision 2024 Concludes With Controversial Grand Finale (Vanity Fair)

Even before Nemo and their competition from 24 other countries hit the stage, Eurovision 2024 was rocked by controversy. The contest, which was held this year ...

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

Switzerland has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Swiss rapper and singer Nemo's song "The Code" impressed both the jury and the public at the ...

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Nemo, a non-binary singer and rapper, wins Eurovision for ... (USA TODAY)

Swiss singer and rapper Nemo became the first non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, amid a competition marked by Gaza protests.

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

Nemo's victory came a year-and-a-half after the Swiss government rejected proposals to create a third gender or non-specific option for official records.

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