Denmark to host 2014 Eurovision Song Contest May 6-10July 9, 2013 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - DR, the Danish national broadcaster has announced that the initial dates for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest have been changed from May 13, 15, 17 to May 6,8 and 10, 2014, Ectoday said. The 2014 Eurovision Song Contest Semifinals will be held on May 6 and 8, whilst the grand final will be held on 10 May. This decision has been taken by DR and EBU in order to suit and fit the schedules of the bidding cities : Herning , Copenhagen and Horsens. Denmark won the right to host the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest when Emmelie De Forest triumphed at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with Only Teardrops, bringing back the grand prix to Danish soil for the 3rd time. A total of 3 cities along with 4 venues are bidding to host the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark next year. DR is yet to announce its decision on the host city. DR and the EBU will evaluate all bids and proposals and an announcement regarding the host city is expected during the summer or by early autumn. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. |