39 countries to be represented in Oslo

Contestants from 39 countries will compete for the grand prix of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo.

The following 39 countries will be represented at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo, Norway:

• Albania (RTVSH)
• Armenia (AMPTV)
• Azerbaijan (Ictimai TV)
• Belarus (BTRC)
• Belgium (VRT)
• Bosnia & Herzegovina (BHRT)
• Bulgaria (BNT)
• Croatia (HRT)
• Cyprus (CyBC)
• Denmark (DR)
• Estonia (ERR)
• Finland (YLE)
• France (FT3)
• FYR Macedonia (MKRTV)
• Georgia (GEGT)
• Germany (NDR/ARD)
• Greece (ERT)
• Iceland (RÚV)
• Ireland (RTÉ)
• Israel (IBA)
• Latvia (LTV)
• Lithuania (LRT)
• Malta (PBS)
• Moldova (TRM)
• The Netherlands (TROS)
• Norway (NRK)
• Poland (TVP)
• Portugal (RTP)
• Romania (TVR)
• Russia (RTR)
• Serbia (RTS)
• Slovakia (STV)
• Slovenia (RTVSLO)
• Spain (TVE)
• Sweden (SVT)
• Switzerland (SRG / SSR)
• Turkey (TRT)
• Ukraine (NTU)
• United Kingdom (BBC)

Qualification system
The so-called 'Big Four' (France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom) are automatically qualified for the Final on the 29th of May, as their respective broadcasters are crucial contributors to the Eurovision Song Contest. As host country, Norway (NRK) is also secure of a spot in the Final, to take place on Saturday 29 May.

A mix of 50% professional jury vote and 50% televoting will determine the outcomes of the two Semi-Finals and the Final.


source:eurovision.tv

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