April 28, 2025
Yle Shakes Up Eurovision 2025 Coverage: Finnish Commentators to Report from Home Due to Budget Cuts
The Eurovision Song Contest, a vibrant and cherished international music competition, has often been a grand event, attracting millions of viewers from across the globe. However, for Eurovision 2025, significant changes are afoot in the coverage provided by the Finnish national broadcaster, Yle. In a recent announcement, Yle has confirmed that it will not be sending any commentators to Basel, Switzerland, for the event due to budget cuts. This decision marks a pivotal moment, as the beloved tradition of on-site commentary is being replaced by remote reporting from Helsinki. In a revealing interview on the Huomenta Suomi program, Mikko Silvennoinen,