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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Felicia and the Israel Dispute

Felicia, who won the Melodifestivalen, expressed that Israel should not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, sparking significant controversy.

Mar 12 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

EBU comments on the Mello winner's statements

EBU addresses comments made by Melodifestivalen winner Felicia Eriksson regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

VG: EBU comments on Mello winner's statements

Felicia Eriksson, the winner of Melodifestivalen in Sweden, has made critical comments regarding Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, prompting a response from the EBU.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia's Criticism of Israel Provokes Reaction from Eurovision Organizer: 'We Have Been in Contact with SVT'

Felicia, the winner of Melodifestivalen, criticized Israel's participation in Eurovision, prompting a response from the event's organizer regarding the artist's obligations.

Mar 10 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jokes about Finland at Sweden's Eurovision qualifiers: 'A gay named Jukka'

During Sweden's Eurovision qualifiers, hosts made light-hearted jokes about Finland and a fictional character named Jukka.

Mar 9 • 19:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Winning Song: Performed in Sign Language

Felicia wins Melodifestivalen 2026 with her song "My System," which was performed in sign language by Frida Sollén.

Mar 9 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia: "I didn't even know if I would continue to exist"

Felicia Eriksson reflects on her journey from a difficult year to winning Melodifestivalen, expressing her joy and disbelief.

Mar 8 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sweden's Eurovision representative sparked an unusual discussion – media: Finland will win

The selection of Sweden's Eurovision representative has ignited debates and speculation in media about Finland's potential victory in the upcoming competition.

Mar 8 • 08:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

March 8: Night News

Swedish nationals have returned from Dubai, while Oslo responded to an explosion at the US embassy, and a commentary about Melodifestivalen suggests it lacks originality.

Mar 8 • 04:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

She represents Sweden in the eurovision

Felicia Eriksson, a 24-year-old singer, will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest after winning Melodifestivalen with her song 'My system.'

Mar 7 • 22:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Julie Bergan congratulates after a 'Norwegian' song wins Melodifestivalen in Sweden

Julie Bergan congratulates Felicia Eriksson for winning Melodifestivalen, a victory that allows her to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2026.

Mar 7 • 22:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here is Sweden's representative for Eurovision

Sweden has chosen Felicia Eriksson, performing under the name Felicia, as its representative for this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her electronic song "My System."

Mar 7 • 21:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Felicia Deserved the Gold - Thanks to an Over-the-Top Show

Felicia deserved to win Melodifestivalen, according to Matilda Källén, though the final entries are unlikely to go beyond her gym playlist.

Mar 7 • 21:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Favorite Felicia wins Melodifestivalen

Felicia, a frontrunner from the beginning, won this year's Melodifestivalen with her self-penned song 'My system', which showcases a techno and house vibe, setting it apart from her earlier hits.

Mar 7 • 21:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Felicia Eriksson won Melodifestivalen in Sweden

Felicia Eriksson has won Melodifestivalen and will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.

Mar 7 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electropop artist Felicia represents Sweden in the Eurovision - the years behind the mysterious character Fröken Snusk

Felicia has been chosen to represent Sweden in Eurovision with her electronic pop song "My System," which discusses the struggles of moving on from a past relationship.

Mar 7 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sweden Chooses Its Eurovision Representative Today – Watch Live

Tonight in Stockholm, the winner of Melodifestivalen 2026 will be revealed, securing a place in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Mar 7 • 19:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Now the Melodifestivalen is decided - chat with DN's experts

Dagens Nyheter invites readers to chat with music experts about the upcoming winner of Melodifestivalen.

Mar 7 • 18:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia challenged by illness – and competitors

Felicia, still topping the charts ahead of the Melodifestivalen final, is dealing with a fever and strong competition.

Mar 7 • 07:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: How Good Are the Entries in the Melodifestivalen Final – Song by Song

The article reviews and rates the twelve entries in the final of the Melodifestivalen, Sweden's popular music competition.

Mar 7 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hampus Nessvold: 'After Mello, I will die and resurrect'

Hampus Nessvold, co-host of Melodifestivalen, prepares for the grand finale while reflecting on the personal toll of the intense weeks leading up to the event.

Mar 7 • 07:39 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Proud mello-dad before Dino Medanhodzic's final success - reveals how his career started

Dino Medanhodzic, a rising star in Melodifestivalen, has been involved in the music and lyrics of 20 entries since his debut in 2019, holding a record for the most consecutive finals.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Dramatic Illness – Contestant Appears in a Wheelchair

A contestant from Sweden's Melodifestivalen, Olle Östberg, is appearing in a wheelchair due to a serious illness ahead of the competition finals.

Mar 6 • 18:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Melodifestivalen: Meet this year's sign language performers

The article discusses the anticipation and preparation of sign language performers for the upcoming Melodifestivalen final.

Mar 6 • 13:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Who will win Melodifestivalen – according to betting sites

The article discusses the leading contenders for Sweden's Melodifestivalen based on betting odds and Spotify streaming data.

Mar 6 • 11:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Lilla Al-Fadji Brightened Up Long-Winded Semi-Final in Sundsvall

Matilda Källén reflects on the Melodifestivalen semi-final in Sundsvall, highlighting the standout performances and the overall feeling of the event.

Feb 28 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sanna Nielsen and Lilla Al-Fadji to the final in Melodifestivalen

Sanna Nielsen and Lilla Al-Fadji have advanced to the final of Melodifestivalen with their respective performances.

Feb 28 • 20:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Melodifestivalen's Next Round in Sundsvall

The fifth semifinal of Melodifestivalen 2026 took place in Sundsvall, showcasing a lively atmosphere and engaging performances.

Feb 28 • 14:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lilla Al-Fadji on the Melodifestivalen Contribution: 'A very, very anabolic song'

Lilla Al-Fadji is making his debut at the Melodifestivalen with the song 'Delulu,' encouraging Swedes to embrace their delusions.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Here are the favorites in the last semifinal

Dagens Nyheter's Matilda Källén previews the final semifinal of Melodifestivalen, highlighting favorites and providing ratings for the Saturday night songs.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sanna Nielsen is back: "So damn glad that Mello exists"

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.

Feb 28 • 07:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly: "I have fought hard"

Cimberly expresses her disbelief and joy after advancing directly to the finals of Melodifestivalen, a prominent music competition in Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Analysis: How Melodifestivalen's Fourth Semi-Final Went

Tali da Silva provides insights into the fourth semi-final of Melodifestivalen, highlighting both the standout performances and concerns over the event.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Malmö's sludge seeped into the semi-finals – but nice with an unexpected finalist

The Melodifestivalen semi-final in Malmö was marked by expected results but also an unexpected finalist, Cimberly.

Feb 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces to the final in Mellon

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces secure their spots in the final of Melodifestivalen's fourth semi-final in Malmö.

Feb 21 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cimberly and Smash into Pieces make it to the final in Mellon

Cimberly and Smash Into Pieces have qualified for the finals of Melodifestivalen based on their performances in the fourth semifinal in Malmö.

Feb 21 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Timo Räisänen: 'There are a lot of things that break when I've lost'

Swedish artist Timo Räisänen reflects on his emotional struggles with losses in competitions and his upcoming participation in Melodifestivalen after a long wait to perform.

Feb 21 • 07:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Cimberly is the best – but the small-town rock boys are favorites in semi-final 4

Matilda Källén reviews the performances in the fourth semi-final of the Melodifestivalen, highlighting Cimberly's impressive pop disco hit and the strong competition from small-town rock bands.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skåne songwriter Anderz Wrethov behind several finalists in Melodifestivalen

Anderz Wrethov, a prominent songwriter, is competing with three potential entries in this year's Melodifestivalen after previously representing Sweden in Eurovision.

Feb 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Meira Omar on Mello in Malmö: "The song is a great declaration of love"

Meira Omar discusses her new song 'Dooset daram' in an interview, emphasizing its strong connection to her personal life and her previous participation in Melodifestivalen.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Analysis: Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 3

Saga Ludvigsson and Medina qualified directly for the final in the third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2026, along with newcomer Eva Jumatate.

Feb 14 • 20:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: When Medina sings that everything will be alright, I want to believe them

In a recent review, Matilda Källén praises the uplifting presence of Medina’s performance during a somewhat disappointing Melodifestivalen event in Kristianstad.

Feb 14 • 20:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson advance to the final in Melodifestivalen

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson have secured their places in the final of Melodifestivalen, with Medina's song "Viva L’Amour" and Ludvigsson's "Ain't Today" making the cut.

Feb 14 • 20:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Medina and Saga Ludvigsson to Final in Melodifestivalen

Predicted candidates Medina and Saga Ludvigsson have secured their spots in the final of Melodifestivalen's third semi-final.

Feb 14 • 20:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Rock and Revolution Favorites in the Third Semi-Final

In the latest round of Sweden's Melodifestivalen, Matilda Källén reviews entries including rock'n'roll and a poignant ballad, highlighting standout performances.

Feb 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ubbe in Korslagda is ready for Mello: 'I become obsessed with the rock'n'roll devil'

The rock band Korslagda, led by Stefan Sjur, is set to participate in Melodifestivalen, with Sjur discussing their journey and the alter ego Ubbe Näslund.

Feb 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Eva, 18, youngest competitor in Mello: "More nervous about the driver's license"

18-year-old Eva Jumatate recalls her childhood memories of attending Melodifestivalen and shares her excitement as a competitor in the upcoming 2026 event.

Feb 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Maria, 26, from Nyköping is behind the final entry in Latvia's 'Mello'

Maria Malmström, a 26-year-old from Nyköping, is one of the songwriters behind a favorite entry in Latvia's version of Melodifestivalen, Supernova.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mette-Marit became the target of mockery

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faced ridicule after a Swedish television host made jokes referencing her recent apology regarding her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Perhaps Felicia is the only true 'Mello baddie' of the competition

The article discusses Felicia's strong performance in the second round of Melodifestivalen and her potential to become a standout artist.

Feb 7 • 20:47 UTC

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