The Latest Breaking News from Basel

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.

Eurovision has been an Europe-wide party since 1956, so why are Israel and Australia allowed to take part?

Thinking of a Switzerland holiday? Here are four of the most underrated destinations to explore in this beautiful Alpine nation, says Camilla Foster

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

A new art exhibition by Bob Dylan, Cannes Film Festival, Eurovision, and the sixth instalment of Final Destination — here are this week's cultural highlights.

Swiss police have warned they “might have to intervene” in any demonstrations