Eurovision becomes victim of economic crisis

The Eurovision song contest appears to have become the latest victim of the economic crisis.

Eurovision becomes victim of economic crisis

The Eurovision song contest appears to have become the latest victim of the economic crisis.

Two countries - Poland and Portugal - have reportedly been forced to pull out of next year's event because they can't afford to enter.

It is the second year in a row Poland has not taken part in Eurovision. This time it has pulled-out because of the financial pressure of co-hosting the European Football Championships.

The Eurovision Song Context takes place in Sweden next May.

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