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May 27, 2012
Eurovision winner speaks out against Azerbaijan gay rights record

Sweden's Loreen met with human rights activists before winning the international pop contest

Eurovision winner Loreen, who stormed to victory last night (26 May) at the Eurovision Song Contest, has spoken publicly about Azerbaijan’s gay rights record.

The Swedish pop star met with human rights activists this week in the capital to encourage their fight for equality.

‘Human rights are violated in Azerbaijan every day. One should not be silent about such things,’ Azeri opposition newspaper Azadliq quoted Loreen as saying after her meeting.

May 26, 2012
Behind Eurovision's Crystal Hall: Gay life in Azerbaijan

As Baku welcomes the camp Eurovison Song Contest, we examine the challenge that gay, bi and trans Azeris face in an oppressive Azerbaijan

'Welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest, from Baku in Europe!' greeted star-eyed host Eldar 'Ell' Gasimov, the 2011 contest in a duo with Nigar Jamal.

The flamboyant contest is being held in a fantastic newly erected Crystal Hall, a shimmering glass and steel building on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The atmosphere and festive mood of kitch glitz and glamour, with outlandish hair-does and exquisite dress codes more than match the glittery exterior of the venue.

May 25, 2012
Eurovision Final 2012: Your A-Z guide

From camp to cute, Eurovision has it all

The 57th Eurovision Song Contest Final is almost upon us, and with 26 countries competing in the final on Saturday (26 May), we are in for a long night! Here’s an A-Z guide for the final:

A– Age. With 76 year-old Engelbert Humperdinck and the Russian grannies battling it out, this year has appeal for both the younger and older generations.

B– Blindfold. Watch Donny from Lithuania declare that 'Love is Blind' whilst donning a sparkling blindfold.