MRT, the North Macedonian national broadcaster, have confirmed their non-participation at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool.

MRT took to their Instagram account and issued the following statement:

“[North] Macedonia will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Due to the economic and energy crisis and high costs, [North] Macedonia will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, which will be held in May in Liverpool, UK. The decision to withdraw from Eurovision is valid for this year, and we will see for the next contest.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: ESCXtra