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  • Sweden, the favorite for weeks, qualified with the group KAJ and their song, a tribute to the art of sauna. Photo: Sipa/DPA/Jens Büttner
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  • Albania surprised and earned its place in the final with Shkodra Elecktronike singing
  • Estonia won the vote with Tommy Cash, who chose the comic mode with his
  • Iceland, represented by the electronic music duo Vaeb, composed of two brothers Matthias and Halfdan Matthiasson. Photo Sipa/Zuma/Baden Roth
  • Norway's colours will be represented by the youngest participant, 19-year-old Kyle Alessandro, with his song
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  • The Netherlands has won over fans with Claude, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and
  • Poland made a successful run with Justyna Steczkowska, who had already participated in Eurovision 1995. Photo Sipa/Zuma/Baden Roth
  • Portugal was led by the performance of the Madeira-based band Napa, with
  • San Marino thrilled the audience with a performance by Italian DJ Gabry Ponte, a former member of the band Eiffel 65. Photo Sipa/Zuma/Baden Roth
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  • Ukraine was moved by the song

Fifteen countries were in the running Tuesday evening for a ticket to the Eurovision final. Ten were selected. Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, and Slovenia did not receive enough votes. The second semi-final will take place on Thursday.

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