Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity
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Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, who compete as Liekinheitin for Finland at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, watch the camera after an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Akylas from Greece who performed the song "Ferto" reacts as the vote totals are announced during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Leleka from Ukraine performs the song "Ridnym" during the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Aidan from Malta performs the song "Bella" during the dress rehearsal for the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Satoshi from Moldova performs the song "Viva, Moldova!" during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, who compete as Liekinheitin for Finland at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, watch the camera after an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)