EBU

This morning it was revealed that tickets for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest will go on sale on the 8th of February. As usual tickets can be purchased in various categories and they will be available for each of the three live shows and for the second and third dress rehearsal of the final.

Two of the major cases in relation to the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest saw its ending today when it was published that both Spain and Azerbaijan will receive a fine for their breaking of the rules. EBU wants to send a strong signal to broadcasters not to do that and denies that one of the fines is just 2700 Euros.

While speculation is increasing about the successor to Hadise, TRT, who is in charge of the Eurovision Song Contest broadcast in Turkey, has asked the public to share their opinions about 2010, just as they did last year.

Following complaints that some people in Azerbaijan who voted for Armenia were visited by the Police, the Reference Group of the European Broadcasting Union convened to discuss the matter. Today they released the following statement announcing their decision:

Last year's Turkish representative, Belgian born Hadise, has been named by the Belgian media for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Hadise came 4th with her song Düm Tek Tek at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.

Turkish EBU member, TRT, has announced that it is planning to set a new price table for the adverts which are broadcast during the Eurovision Song Contest due to high viewing figures during the show in the 2000's. With the new prices, it's expected that TRT's income will increase by an extra €62 million.

Neighbour points doesn’t exist between Azerbaijan and Armenia – the political fight between the two countries have resulted in Azerbaijani police questioning people who voted for Armenia in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.  They are being classified as a potential security threat.

The venue for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010 has been announced by the European Broadcasting Union, even though the 2009 show hasn't been held yet. The 8th Junior Eurovision Song Contest show will be held in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus.