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Swiss Triumph! "The Code" Wins Eurovision 2024

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Switzerland has emerged victorious in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "The Code," performed by Nemo. The entry received a total of 591 points, securing the country its first Eurovision win in over 30 years.

Detailed Overview

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was held in Vienna, Austria, and featured performances from 26 competing countries. As announced by the official website of the contest, the results were determined by a combination of professional jury votes (50%) and public televoting (50%).

Seven countries reached the final round, with Switzerland emerging as the clear winner. Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Italy followed in the top four positions, respectively.

Noteworthy Controversies

The contest was marred by some controversy, as the Israeli entry, performed by Eden Golan, was met with protests and boos. Critics argued that Golan's participation in a settlement in the occupied West Bank violated international law.