The Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Rotterdam in May, has been canceled as Europe battles a far-reaching coronavirus outbreak that has brought the continent to its knees.
The European Broadcasting Union, which runs the event, confirmed Wednesday afternoon that this year’s contest has been called off despite attempts to find alternative solutions. “The uncertainty created by the spread of Covid-19 throughout Europe — and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities — means the European Broadcasting Union has taken the difficult decision that it is impossible to continue with the live event as planned.” The European Broadcasting Union, NPO, NOS, AVROTROS and City of
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