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Sanna Nielsen returns to Melodifestivalen twelve years after her last win, despite previously stating she would not compete again, expressing excitement for her journey as she celebrates thirty years as an artist.

The article discusses the implications of the song 'Andromeda,' which won the Dora 2026 competition, emphasizing its importance as a cultural message rather than just an entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

The winning song of Dora 2026, representing Croatia at the 70th Eurovision in Vienna, has sparked discussions about audience versus jury decision-making in music competitions.

The Croatian music group Lelek reflects on their unexpected victory at Dore 2026, which will take them to the 70th Eurovision in Vienna.

The Benidorm Fest 2026 is set to conclude its fifth edition tonight, where twelve finalists compete for a prize of 150,000 euros, in a contest that is notably separated from Eurovision for the first time.

The first semi-final of Dora 2026, Croatia's selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, showcases twelve semifinalists competing for a chance to represent Croatia in Vienna this May.

Alen Đuras, a Croatian singer, reflects on his upcoming performance at Dori 2026, expressing comfort in the HRT studios and past experience at Eurovision.

In a new segment, Devin Juraj discusses his experiences while also revealing that Mia Dimšić was the least successful contestant at Eurovision.

Next week, the Croatian Television will host the musical event Dora 2026, where viewers will vote to determine the finalists, with both jurors and public votes deciding the winner.

Ivan Sever, competing in the upcoming Doru with his song 'Crying Eyes', emphasizes that the Eurosong should not promote hate during his interview.

A Serbian singer, Zejna, has stirred divided reactions with her song 'Yugoslavia,' which is competing in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurosong has announced a live tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, featuring notable performers from seven decades of the competition.

Conchita Wurst, the 2014 Eurovision winner, announced her withdrawal from all activities related to the competition amidst rising calls for a boycott ahead of the 2026 event in Vienna.

All 90,000 tickets for this year's Eurovision in Vienna were sold out in just a few minutes, with the final tickets gone in only 14 minutes, according to the organizers.

Croatia will perform in the first semifinal of Eurovision 2026 on May 12, as determined by the draw held in Vienna.

After the release of all songs for Dora 2026, early favorites have emerged based on ratings and public reactions on dedicated Eurovision portals.

Nives Cilenšek, known as ZEVIN, has emerged as the top contender for representing Croatia at Eurovision 2026 with her energetic pop song 'My Mind', which combines a lively production with a deep narrative about identity and belonging.

A leading name has emerged in the survey regarding who should represent Croatia at Eurovision, following the selection of 24 performers for the Dori 2026 competition.

The HRT expert jury has selected 24 songs for this year's Dora, with early reactions from fans on social media suggesting a strong contender is emerging.

Hrvoje Horvat reflects on the quality and potential of this year's Dora contestants, praising Jasmina Makota and highlighting the growing talent in Croatian music.

After months of anticipation, fans of Dora and Eurovision had their first chance to hear the competitive songs, leading to mixed reactions and disappointment regarding the quality compared to previous years.

The Croatian HRT expert jury selected 24 songs for this year's Dora, which were presented and premiered on HRT's Second Program, subsequently drawing comments from Croatian listeners and Eurosong fans from neighboring countries on YouTube.

All songs competing in Dora 2026 have been released on YouTube, allowing fans to listen and vote for their favorites ahead of the Eurovision selection.

Croats shared their reactions on social media regarding the songs competing in Dora 2026, expressing disappointment in one particular song by Stela Rade.

Croatian reactions to the songs competing in Dora 2026, the national selection for Eurovision, reveal disappointment with Stela Rade's entry as social media users express their opinions.

Croatians are reacting to the songs competing in Doru 2026, with notable commentary on the surprise from the artist Fenksta.

Despite a boycott from several countries and more than four months until Eurovision, Israel has emerged as the favorite in betting odds for the 2026 competition, even though it has yet to select a representative or song.