Running order for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals announced
The running order for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, has been officially released. The first semi-final will be held on May 12, followed by the second semi-final on May 14 and the grand final on May 16. Akylas, representing Greece, will perform fourth in the first semi-final, while Antigoni Buxton from Cyprus will perform eighth in the second semi-final. Betting odds currently list Finland as the favorite to win with 28%, followed by France and Denmark at 12% each. Greece holds a 7% chance of victory according to the same metrics, while Cyprus is currently at 2%. The full lists of participants for both semi-finals have been finalized, with 17 countries competing in each round. The final qualifiers from these two stages will advance to compete for the title on Saturday, May 16.