January 20, 2006 - 15:15 AMT
Armenia to Participate in Eurovision for First Time
Armenia will for the first time take part in Eurovision 2006 song contest, general producer of the Armenian Public TV Company Hrach Keshishian stated. He informed that Armenia will be represented at the contest by singer Andre, who will perform a song titled Stay With Me. Armenia is the only South Caucasian Republic which will participate in the contest. May 18 the semi-final of the Eurovision 2006 with the participation of representatives of 26 states will take place. 10 participants will reach the finals to be held May 20.