epa12090793 Norwegian singer-songwriter Emmy representing Ireland poses on the turquoise carpet during the opening ceremony of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, 11 May 2025. The 69th edition of the song contest takes place in Basel with its semi-finals scheduled for 13 and 15 May, and a final on 17 May 2025. EPA/PETER SCHNEIDER

epa12090770 Sweden's KAJ group members pose during the opening ceremony of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, 11 May 2025. The 69th edition of the song contest takes place in Basel with its semi-finals scheduled for 13 and 15 May, and a final on 17 May 2025. EPA/TIL BUERGY

epa12090755 Poland's Justyna Steczkowska (C-L) poses on the turquoise carpet during the opening ceremony of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, 11 May 2025. The 69th edition of the song contest takes place in Basel with its semi-finals scheduled for 13 and 15 May, and a final on 17 May 2025. EPA/PETER SCHNEIDER