Akylas to Represent Greece in the Eurovision 2026 Song Contest
Akylas with the catchy "Ferto" is the presiding winner in the final competition to represent Greece in the Eurovision 2026 song contest.
greekreporter.comHere’s the latest on Greece in Eurovision 2026.
- Greece confirmed participation for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna and held national selections to pick its entry. This was reported as early confirmation following Greece’s strong 2025 showing.[1]
- The Greek entry for 2026 was selected through Sing for Greece 2026, with Akylas winning the national final and performing “Ferto” to represent Greece in Vienna.[2]
- The national final format involved two semi-finals and a grand final, with voting split between public televote and juries (Greek and international) to determine the winner; Akylas’ win marked Greece’s continued use of a televised national final to choose its entry.[3]
- Additional local coverage confirms Akylas’ victory with “Ferto” and outlines the final lineup and voting details, reaffirming Greece’s participation and the selection method for 2026.[4]
Key takeaways
- Greece will compete in Eurovision 2026 with the entry “Ferto” by Akylas, chosen via Sing for Greece 2026.[2][4]
- The selection process used two semi-finals and a grand final, with a mixed voting system (public + juries) to decide the Greek representative.[3]
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