A Helsingin Sanomat column argues that people in Finland have lost faith in the welfare state’s promise of equal access to social and healthcare services.
Advance favourites Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen’s “Liekinheitin” (“Flamethrower”) won the qualifier as demonstrators outside protested Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Many bets are on Finland to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. One act is a particular favourite, but the actual entry won’t be known until Saturday night.
Jonas W. Karlsson won for his work with US electroacoustic duo ARKAI, while conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen as well as producers Danitello and MDS went home empty-handed.