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The participants have arrived to Cyprus and just like at the Eurovision Song Contest it means that it is time for final rehearsals to start. The official welcome party kicks off tonight and with the theme Fun in the sun everyone should have a great time on the Island where winter seems far away.

Luminita Anghel , the Romanian representative at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest has decided to start her political career in Romania. Some weeks ago, Luminita Anghel made public her intention to run for the Romanian Parliament.

Mihai Traistariu, who represented Romania at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Tornero" has talked to EuroVisionary about what we can expect from his come back and the Contest in general. He also talks about his doubts about an honest jury.

After participating in the Norwegian final two years in a row with a 3rd place from 2007 as best result the Norwegian rock band Crash! are now pursuing an international career with the USA and Romania as next stops.

After having qualified for the final, the first ten qualifier had to pick a number that would be their starting position in the final. EuroVisionary brings you the exiting moments on video so you can see how the ten participants reacted to their lucky number.

Despite having been rehearsing for a week and held the obligatorily press conferences afterwards the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest was officially opened on Sunday evening.