Basel to Host 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Basel will host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025, as announced by public broadcaster SRG. The Swiss city was chosen over Geneva based on factors like transport links, hotel capacity, and security. This follows Switzerland's win by singer Nemo in Malmo, Sweden.

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, public broadcaster SRG announced on Friday.

Basel emerged victorious over Geneva to host the event in May 2025. The selection was made based on criteria including transport connections, hotel capacity, and security requirements.

Switzerland earned the right to host after singer Nemo clinched victory in this year's contest in Malmo, Sweden.

(With inputs from agencies.)