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Eurovision Song Contest 2005; Participating broadcaster: Televisión Española (TVE) Country ... the top ten countries from the semi-final progress to the final. As a member of the "Big 4", Spain automatically qualified to compete in the final on 21 May 2005. In addition to their participation in the final, Spain is also required to broadcast ...

The 50th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 21st May 2005 in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. 24 countries participated in the Grand Final. Many happy returns. The 2005 contest was seen by many as an open competition with fans and pundits divided over which country would win. The 2005 contest saw many previous participants return to the stage.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, held on 21 May 2005 in Kiev, Ukraine. This was the first time a former Soviet country had hosted the event, thanks to Ruslana's victory the previous year with the song "Wild Dances". Moldova and Bulgaria made their debut while Hungary returned. No country withdrew. The winner was Greece's "My Number ...