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Dimitris Tokaris Calls for Withdrawal of 'Jalla' Music Video Over Safety Concerns

Published February 10, 2026, 14:34

The music video for Antigoni Buxton's song “Jalla” has sparked controversy, with a letter sent to the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) requesting its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest. Dimitris Tokaris also voiced his support for the song's removal through a Facebook post, citing scenes in the video where participants are not wearing safety helmets. The criticism focuses on the lack of safety measures in the music video, questioning its suitability to represent Cyprus in the competition.