THE REAL ME: Eurovision memories from John Stanton We at Eurovision Ireland want to hear from you. Is there a song that really means something to you? Something that made you really fall in love with Eurovision? Something that you associate with a particular event in your life? […]
#BIRTHDAY: Kristína from Slovakia is 33 today Are there any countries you’d like to see in the 2021 edition of our favourite TV show, that weren’t going to be there in 2020? A new country perhaps? Or one that hasn’t been there for a while? Today we focus […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Slovakia. 1998 In 1998, Slovakia was […]
In MID-JULY, RTVS, the Slovakian national broadcaster, had revealed that they were undecided on participation in 2021 – however, non-participation has now been confirmed. RTVS has cited both financial constraints and low viewing figures for staying away from the Contest. However, there is some good news. RTVS do […]
RTVS, the Slovakian national broadcaster have stated that participation in Rotterdam next year is unlikely, however thew final decision is currently undecided. Slovakia who debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1994, last appeared at the Contest in Baku, back in 2012. Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovoix
Following on from earlier when we brought you news of Estonia and San Marino, confirmation has been received from another non-debutant – Slovakia. RTVS, the Slovakian national broadcaster were on the initial list of participants for the inaugural Contest back in 2003 – but later withdrew. While they […]
Over the last 6 decades, 27 countries have won the Eurovision Song Contest, ranging from Portugal in the far west of mainland Europe, all the way across to Azerbaijan on the shores of the Caspian Sea. This also means that just over half of all countries to have […]
#BIRTHDAY: The TWiiNS from Slovakia are 34 today Two birthdays for the price of one. Always a bonus, don’t you think? But as you’ll gather, a fair number of twins have taken part in our favourite TV show. There is always this fascination with twins, whether they’re tumbling […]
Missing someone feels terrible. Missing an entire country… well now that’s just unbearable! Many nations have come and gone from the Eurovision stage over the years. And for all the countries like Sweden and Estonia that often confirm their participation next year BEFORE this year’s contest is even […]
BIRTHDAY: Katarína Hasprová from Slovakia is 47 today Today is another in our occasional series of countries we wish were back in our favourite TV show. They may have legitimate reasons for not being there anymore, but it doesn’t stop us wanting them back. Our friends in Slovakia […]
BIRTHDAY: Kristína from Slovakia is 32 today Next on our occasional series of “which country would you like to see return?” is one that first took part in 1993, and in eight appearances didn’t really do that well. Wrongly, obviously. It’s Slovakia, that gem of a country in […]
Last week, we revealed that there was a chance that Slovakia would be debuting at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest, however the rumoured information seems to have been false. The press spokesperson for RTVS, Erika Rusnáková, confirmed that the nation would not be participating this year. Author: […]
During the day, news about a possible Slovakian debut at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest has come to light. Eurovision Takeover have sourced a quote given to Eurofestivales. The RTVS Spokesperson told Eurofestivales: “RTVS currently supervises and evaluates in detail the possibilities of cooperation in the Junior […]
For one week, we gave you the chance to vote for “The Greatest… Slovakian Eurovision Entry Ever!”. You voted and six of the eight entries from Slovakia’s participation received votes. But who won? It was a draw! Kristina Pelakova gained 43.33% of your votes – therefore making her […]
This year will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of Slovakia’s debut at the Eurovision Song Contest. The nation only participated seven times and failed to qualify in 1993. However, we want to know which Slovakian entry you considered the greatest of all time. After watching the videos of their […]