Moldovas Eurovision Participation and National PR Impact Debunked

Moldova has made it to the final twelve times, failing to qualify from the semi-finals in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2024. Although initially confirming participation in the 2025 contest, TRM later withdrew, citing economic and artistic challenges. The country is set to return to Eurovision in 2026.

Moldova is set to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Viva, Moldova!", written by Andrei Vulpe, Cătălin Temciuc, Vasile Advahov, and Vlad Sabajuc, and performed by Sabajuc under his stage name Satoshi. The Moldovan participating broadcaster, Teleradio-Moldova ...

Moldova was drawn to compete in ... of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 10 May 2022. Performing during the show in position 9, "Trenulețul" was announced among the top 10 entries of the first semi-final and therefore qualified to compete in the final on 14 May. It was later revealed that Moldova placed eighth out of the 17 participating countries ...

On this occasion, we review the musical career of Satoshi, the context of his candidacy, and his song. The Moldovan representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 aims to qualify for the Grand Final with “Viva, Moldova!”, an entry with which he hopes to stand out on stage, in what will be Moldova’s 21st participation in the European contest.

Moldova selected as its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Saturday, January 17, during the final of Selecția Națională 2026, held at Chișinău Arena in Chișinău. The national final marked Moldova’s return to the contest following its withdrawal from the 2025 edition.