Sweden wins Eurovision 2023

Sweden has become a winner of the 67th Eurovision song contest held at the Liverpool Arena in Liverpool, UK.

The Swedish singer-songwriter Loreen started the night as a runaway favourite but faced a late challenge from Finland’s wildly popular Käärijä, a fan favourite inside the raucous Liverpool Arena, according to The Guardian.

Her win means Sweden equals Ireland’s record seven Eurovision wins. Loreen, 39, becomes the first woman to win the contest twice after her anthemic 2012 hit Euphoria.

One of the most political Eurovision grand finals in years was drawn into sharper focus as Russian bombs fell during the show in the home town of the Ukrainian act, Tvorchi.

Taking the famous Eurovision glass microphone on a confetti-strewn stage, Loreen said the victory was “overwhelming”, and added: “I’m so happy. I’m so thankful. Thank you for this. This is for you. Thank you.”

“It feels surreal. It feels wonderful. Isn’t it wonderful?” she said. “This is so beautiful. One feeling I have in my body that’s taken over is just gratitude. I feel so thankful to all of you guys.”

With 583 points, Loreen became the winner of the Eurovision 2023 final. Finland came second with 526 points, while Israel came third with 362 points.

In 2012, Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest with the hit Euphoria in Baku.

The 67th International Eurovision Song Contest 2023 was held in the British city of Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, which had won the previous contest.