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Continuing the trend that has been seen in many countries already the viewing figures in Latvia for the 2008 contest took quite a tumble.  Last year nearly 40% of Latvians over the age of 4 watched the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.  This year just over 30% tuned in for the grand final.

FIRST SEMI
1st GREECE 2nd ARMENIA 3rd RUSSIA

SECOND SEMI
1st UKRAINE 2nd PORTUGAL 3rd DENMARK

Many were already regarding the second semi final as a far superior affair even before last night's show. The result will be seen as positive by many of Eurovision's 'Old countries' but is already being taken badly in some of the unlucky nations.

Hello everybody and welcome to EuroVisionary's live coverage of Eurovision 2008.  My name is Denis and I'll be bringing you a constantly updated review of tonight proceedings.