Denmark has triumphed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, held in the Swedish city of Malmo.

Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favorite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops. Azerbaijan finished second.

Ukraine came third and Greece was fourth with the rabble-rousing Alcohol Is Free, with Russia finishing 5th, foreign media reported.

Armenia’s Dorians rock band came 18th, with their song Lonely Planet written by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi.