Posts Tagged ‘ Netherlands ’

Two more acts chosen. [Eurovision 2010]

February 8, 2010
By Stephen
Two more acts chosen. [Eurovision 2010]

Image via Wikipedia After I finished my post last night, Cyprus and the Netherlands completed their selections for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Cyprus went for Jon Lilygreen & The Islanders with “Life looks better in spring”. It is a nice gentle song. It doesn’t stand out for me though. The Netherlands had all ready picked their song, ”Ik ben verliefd, Shalalie”, and was just matching it up with a band. They went with Sieneke. I am not sure...

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Who has picked so far? [Eurovision 2010]

February 7, 2010
By Stephen
Who has picked so far? [Eurovision 2010]

Image via Wikipedia As I am in a sort of Eurovision mood I felt like looking at the countries who have so far selected there entries for the Eurovision. Seven countries have picked their representative. Ireland will pick its entry on March 5th. While Bosnia Herzegovina have announced that Vukasin Brajic will represent the country in Oslo with the song ‘Munja i grom’ (Thunder and Lightning), the song will not be performed before March 7th. So we will have...

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ESC 09 First Contestant Announced !

September 23, 2008
By Stephen

Well it was reported last week that De Toppers will be representing the Netherlands in Moscow in next years edition of the Eurovision Song Contest! De Toppers are a 3 piece band consisting of Gerard Joling, who sang for the Netherlands at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, and Gordon and Rene Froger. Below is an excellent video of them in concert! They could do well in Moscow!

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Given the failure of the French and Dutch to approve the European Constitution, how far does Europe need a Constitution?

June 8, 2005
By Stephen

I was very disappointed to hear the results of the referenda in France and the Netherlands. I believe that the European Union needs a constitution to codify all the treaties and set out the powers of each of the institutions. Europe needs a constitution. When you look at organisations that have constitutions they are many and diverse. From local sports clubs to countries, constitutions lay out the basic rules and procedures for the running of the organisation. Currently the...

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