LIVERPOOL, England : Excitement was building in Liverpool on Saturday for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023, a spectacular that will walk a tightrope between reflecting the situation in Ukraine and steering clear of overt politics.The city in northern England is hosting the annual song contest on behalf
LIVERPOOL, England : Excitement was building in Liverpool on Saturday for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023, a spectacular that will walk a tightrope between reflecting the situation in Ukraine and steering clear of overt politics.
It said granting his request, which was made with"laudable intentions", would be against the non-political nature of the event and its rules prohibiting making political statements. Fans arriving at the arena on the banks of the River Mersey for the final dress rehearsal were draped in the flags of Ukraine, Britain and the other 24 contenders.
"We've just loved the whole event right across Liverpool from start to finish, it's just been amazing," she said.
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