Focus

Loreen of Sweden makes history as first woman to win Eurovision twice

14 May 2023 10:18am
Singer Loreen performing on behalf of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 14, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Singer Loreen performing on behalf of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 14, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

LONDON, UK - Loreen of Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

The singer, who previously triumphed in 2012, made history as the first woman, and only the second person, to win the contest twice.

She scored a total of 583 points after the public and jury votes were combined, narrowly beating Finland's Kaarija who scored 526.

Loreen had performed her anthemic dance-pop song "Tattoo" for the international voting public, singing from an illuminated enclosed space on the stage.

Her win means she equals the record held by Irish singer Johnny Logan, who triumphed at the contest in both 1980 and 1987. - BERNAMA-dpa

Related Articles:
Loreen
entertainment
music
Europe
song
contest
Eurovision
More Like This
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Photo for illustration purposes only.
World Singapore hangs third drug trafficker in a week
The hanging at Changi prison followed the Nov 15 execution of two men -- a 39-year-old Malaysian and a 53-year-old Singaporean -- also for drug trafficking.
A chimpanzee is pictured at the Pridadomus recovering centre in Villena, near Alicante. AFP FILE PIX
A chimpanzee is pictured at the Pridadomus recovering centre in Villena, near Alicante. AFP FILE PIX
World Chimps are upping their tool game, says study
"Planet of the Apes" may have been onto something.
US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. - (Photo by various sources / AFP)
US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. - (Photo by various sources / AFP)
World Trump's top team: Firebrands and stalwarts
WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. Most positions require Senate approval, which brings added scrutiny. Here is who Trump has chosen so far: - Health Secretary:...
The International Criminal Court on Nov 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' military chief. - (Photo by DEBBIE HILL / POOL / AFP)
The International Criminal Court on Nov 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' military chief. - (Photo by DEBBIE HILL / POOL / AFP)
World ICC warrants critical step in holding Israeli leaders accountable - BDS
All States parties to the Rome Statute, including deeply complicit ones such as Germany and the UK, are now compelled to meet their duty, fully cooperating with the ICC and executing these arrest warrants.