Alexander Green, Author at wiwibloggs

This morning on the show “The day begins on Sunday” Bulgaria’s participation (or lack thereof) in Eurovision 2014 was discussed. The discussion panel included Joana Levieva-Sawyer (Head of Bulgarian delegation in 2012 and…

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Bulgaria

Eurovision 2014: A Protest Song for Bulgaria?

No matter what we Bulgarians send to Eurovision, it seems like it’s doomed to crash in the semi-finals. Even pop star Miro, P!nk-wannabe Poli, chalga queen Sofi, and our most…

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Second Semi-Final

Editorial: Alex’s Picks for Second Semi-Final

Six wiwibloggers are currently running around Malmö overdosing on this year’s entries. After covering all the rehearsals and getting intimate with the Eurostars, our vision is getting a little hazy.…

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Alex Downloads on First Semi-Final Results

Ahead of Tuesday’s first semi-final, I correctly predicted 7 out of the 10 qualifiers. I thought that Austria, Slovenia, and Serbia would qualify, but they came up short. Estonia, Lithuania,…

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Eurovision News

Editorial: Alex’s Picks for the First Semi-Final

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Odds

Second Semi-Final Odds: Armenia to Qualify?

The bookies’ top 10 favorites to win the second semi-final remain the same as when we last checked in. Norway, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Greece, and San Marino haven’t budged from the…

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First Semi-Final Odds: Denmark Still on Top, Serbia Climbing

The betting odds to win the first semi-final remain largely unchanged since we last checked in on April 2. Denmark is still in the lead, with Russia, Ukraine, and The Netherlands…

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Elitsa and Stoyan Unveil Three Songs for Malmö

Posted on February 17, 2013June 11, 2016
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byAlexander Green

Last week, Bulgarian National Television announced that it had internally selected Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulov to represent Bulgaria at this year’s Eurovision. On March 3 (a major holiday in…

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Bulgaria Opts for Internal Selection in 2013

Posted on February 1, 2013June 11, 2016
byAlexander Green

Bulgarian National Television has officially confirmed that their 2013 Eurovision representative will be internally selected. A special committee has been formed to choose the act, which they will announce on…

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Poll: What Was Your Favourite Vocal Gimmick at Eurovision 2012?

The lyrical heights of Eurovision songs are often very low (especially over in the Republic of Georgia). But this year’s competitors managed to go even lower by relying heavily on…

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Bulgaria

Can You Help Bulgaria Win Eurovision?

Following years of tears, Bulgaria’s national broadcaster is getting serious about climbing out of the Eurovision gutter. They’ve asked for help, and Bulgaria correspondent Alexander Green has come to the…

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Azerbaijan

Eurovision 2012: Reviewing the Interval Acts

Sometimes the most memorable (and forgettable) Eurovision acts aren’t the ones competing. Alexander Green, our Bulgaria correspondent, remembers the good, the bad, and the ugly from this year’s intervals. In…

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