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Russian President says “Nothing can be valued above human life”
30/10/09 – 14:00 | No Comment

Understanding the Russian mind is something that has confused learned men for centuries.

For many who have watched Russian politics and society over the past few years may have been alarmed at the rehabilitation of Soviet leader Stalin by politicians and state run TV and newspapers.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Germany
12/5/09 – 18:58 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Germany

Without doubt one of the strongest songs in the contest this year and going down well around the continent. Germany’s best attempt for quite a while.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Russia
12/5/09 – 18:50 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Russia

Without taking anything away from Dima Bilan’s 2008 win, for he is very popular in the former Soviet countries, there is no doubt that Russia’s win was the result of political voting. This voting problem is the reason for the change in 2009, to a split televoting/jury system which hopes to readdress the issue and balance the votes.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – United Kingdom
12/5/09 – 18:38 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – United Kingdom

It’s been a while since the UK won and the chances of it doing again is slim. The UK doesn’t have the disapora of people some of the countries in the east have. It doesn’t benefit from political voting.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Spain
12/5/09 – 18:29 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Spain

There’s no denying the enthusiam in this one from Spain. It’s well polished and a very good attempt at a Eurovision song.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – France
12/5/09 – 18:23 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – France

France made a very brave attempt at the 2008 contest with Sebastien Tellier song. It was appreciated more in the UK than in France where it upset quite a few people for using English in the lyrics.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – The Netherlands
12/5/09 – 18:14 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – The Netherlands

Hmm…well…yes. You’ve done better Netherlands in the past. This one sounds like it has been written by a committe and failed a tallent show.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Estonia
12/5/09 – 18:09 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Estonia

We can’t help but have a soft spot for Estonia’s song this year performed by Urban Symphony called “Rändajad”.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Ukraine
12/5/09 – 06:29 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Ukraine

Is that chocolate Svetlana Loboda is covering herself with? Looks a bit creepy to be said.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Albania
12/5/09 – 06:23 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Albania

Albania’s fortunes over the past few years have been improving. Let’s hope this entry from Kejsi Tola called “Carry Me In Your Dreams” will also raise their profile a little more.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Moldova
12/5/09 – 06:00 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Moldova

Little Moldova has had it’s fair share of problems recently. Let’s hope this track from Nelly Ciobanu called “Hora Din Moldova” can cheer them up.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Lithuania
11/5/09 – 21:02 | No Comment
Eurovision Song Contest 2009 – Lithuania

Lithuania’s song this year isn’t a bad one but we don’t think it’ll be enough to rock the Eurovision points table. It may pick up a few points from Poland and Latvia but the rest of Europe may consider giving their points to another.