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Saddened by the shocking events this week in the Netherlands and New Zealand, we wish to express our sadness over these attacks. Our sympathy is with all of the victims in both countries.
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After Mennel’s succesful entry in edition 179, the next round of our contest takes place in Damascus, the capital of Syria.

This video shows some highlights of the country..

These are the 20 candidates of this round:

  1. Chile – Ana Tijoux Feat. Shadia Mansour – Somos Sur
  2. Kazakhstan – Laşın tobı – Jasa, twğan Jer
  3. Slovenia – Klapa Skala & Darja Gajšek – Mala barka
  4. Greece – Helena Paparizou – Otan aggeli klene
  5. Lebanon – Maritta Hallani – Akher Marra
  6. Mongolia – The Wasabies – Ugui
  7. Sweden – Ellen Benediktson – Insomnia
  8. Belarus – UZARI – Padzyaka Serca
  9. Brazil – Débora Cavalcante – Mais Perto
  10. Slovakia – Sám Sebou – Znova sa zamiluj
  11. Malta – Chiara – Forget forgetting me
  12. Syria – Racha Rizk – Sakru Shababîk
  13. France – Ugo – Saoul
  14. Latvia – Musiqq – Biļete Tikai Uz Priekšu
  15. Austria – Nathan Trent – Legacy
  16. Finland – Darude – Supermen
  17. Norway – Mørland – En livred mann
  18. Spain – Leiva – No te preocupes por mi
  19. Morocco – Faouzia – My heart’s grave
  20. United States – Tommee Profitt feat. Fleurie – Gloria Regali

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Here you have the playlist with all the entries – as usual, vote until next Monday 25 March 2019 – 9 pm CET (21.00h)