The Cypriot public radio station RIK Trito will broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 live from Vienna. This highly anticipated event marks the 70th edition of the iconic music competition.
Live Coverage of Eurovision 2026
Listeners in Cyprus will have the opportunity to enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest through RIK Trito, which has a long tradition of airing the event. The station is part of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC).
Commentator for Eurovision 2026
Melina Karageorgiou will return as the official commentator for Eurovision 2026. This marks her 14th appearance in this role, having first provided commentary in 2008. Notably, this year, she will be solo in the commentary booth for the first time since the 2016 contest held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Cyprus’ Participation
Cyprus will be represented by the artist Antigoni, who will perform her song “Jalla.” Antigoni is scheduled to take the stage 8th during the second semi-final on May 14.
Historical Context
- Cyprus made its Eurovision debut in 1981.
- The nation’s best result came in 2018 with Eleni Foureira’s performance of “Fuego,” which finished second with 436 points.
- Cyprus has also achieved three fifth-place finishes in the contest:
- 1982: Anna Vissi with “Mono i agapi”
- 1997: Hara & Andreas Constantinou with “Mana mou”
- 2004: Lisa Andreas with “Stronger Every Minute”
- Interestingly, Cyprus holds the record for the most Eurovision participations without a win.
With RIK Trito leading the charge, Eurovision 2026 promises to be an exciting event for Cypriot fans of the contest.
