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Outcry Over Cyprus' Eurovision Song: Critics Claim 'Insult' to National Aesthetics

Published February 10, 2026, 12:02
Outcry Over Cyprus' Eurovision Song: Critics Claim 'Insult' to National Aesthetics

Strong reaction has been provoked by the song that will represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026, with dozens of people from the cultural sector, the academic community, and literature sending an open letter to the CyBC. The signatories express surprise and indignation at the song and the music video, believing that they present Cyprus in an unacceptable way and offend its aesthetic. The protesters emphasize that the theme and aesthetics of the music video promote models that should not be a choice of the state radio and television organisation, and wonder how Cyprus can promote its cultural creation abroad while simultaneously being represented in Eurovision with a humiliating result. Furthermore, they express concern that the music video includes dangerous road traffic violations. They call on the CyBC Board of Directors to withdraw the music video and the song from the competition, to inform citizens of the cost of participation, and to reveal the members of the judging panel who recommended and approved the song and the music video script. The letter emphasizes the need for a more respectful and representative participation of Cyprus in Eurovision, reflecting its cultural and aesthetic identity.