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Excited fans flock to Basel for Eurovision final

BBC NewsFriday, May 16, 2025 at 10:14:29 AM

Fans enthusiastically gathered in Basel for the Eurovision final, with one attendee expressing how integral the event is to their life.

What This Means: The excitement around Eurovision highlights its cultural significance and the strong emotional connection fans have with the event, reflecting its role as a unifying global entertainment phenomenon.

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