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Every year the Eurovision song contest captivates millions of viewers around Europe - and is famous catapulting bands like Abba or some one hit wonders to the top of the charts. For hopeful bands, a Eurovision campaign begins way before the finals that the world sees on television. In Sweden the selection took 6 weeks, 32 songs and millions of TV viewers and their votes. Last Saturday saw the final of Sweden's Melodifestival to select their entrant for Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade. Radio Sweden's Kris Boswell has all the details. 

Ukraine celebrates 15 years of independence this month. But although the Soviet Union broke up in 1991, many consider the Orange Revolution in 2004 as the real break with its Soviet heritage. This wild lady supported the revolutionists with her music. Prior to the Orange Revolution she won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004. What is her name? You can email us your answer. The address is contact@networkeurope.org.