Welcome to Tiraspol
"City of Frozen Time"
Welcome to Tiraspol, the intriguing capital of Transnistria, a place where time seems to stand still and every street corner tells a story steeped in mystery, history, and unexpected charm. Nestled along the banks of the Dniester River in Moldova, Tiraspol offers a travel experience unlike any other—off the beaten path yet rich in cultural depth and Soviet-era intrigue.
As you explore this unique destination, you’ll be captivated by its wide boulevards lined with grand monuments, Soviet statues, and fluttering red stars, creating an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a living museum. Discover the striking House of Soviets and the imposing Lenin statue that still stands proudly in front, or take a walk through Suvorov Square, where the city’s founder is immortalized in bronze and locals gather to relax and socialize. Yet beyond its Soviet legacy, Tiraspol surprises visitors with its friendly locals, peaceful ambiance, and blossoming café culture. Stop by one of the stylish local restaurants to sample hearty Moldovan and Russian dishes, sip on locally produced Kvint brandy—renowned across the region—or browse the open-air markets for handmade crafts and authentic souvenirs.
Nature lovers will enjoy a stroll along the picturesque river promenade or a visit to nearby Noul Neamț Monastery, a peaceful and spiritual retreat with centuries of history. Tiraspol may not be a typical tourist destination, but that’s exactly its allure—raw, real, and refreshingly different. So for those with a curious heart and a taste for the unusual, Tiraspol offers a rare glimpse into a world few have seen.
Welcome to Tiraspol, where the past lingers, the present surprises, and every moment is a step into the unexpected.
As you explore this unique destination, you’ll be captivated by its wide boulevards lined with grand monuments, Soviet statues, and fluttering red stars, creating an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a living museum. Discover the striking House of Soviets and the imposing Lenin statue that still stands proudly in front, or take a walk through Suvorov Square, where the city’s founder is immortalized in bronze and locals gather to relax and socialize. Yet beyond its Soviet legacy, Tiraspol surprises visitors with its friendly locals, peaceful ambiance, and blossoming café culture. Stop by one of the stylish local restaurants to sample hearty Moldovan and Russian dishes, sip on locally produced Kvint brandy—renowned across the region—or browse the open-air markets for handmade crafts and authentic souvenirs.
Nature lovers will enjoy a stroll along the picturesque river promenade or a visit to nearby Noul Neamț Monastery, a peaceful and spiritual retreat with centuries of history. Tiraspol may not be a typical tourist destination, but that’s exactly its allure—raw, real, and refreshingly different. So for those with a curious heart and a taste for the unusual, Tiraspol offers a rare glimpse into a world few have seen.
Welcome to Tiraspol, where the past lingers, the present surprises, and every moment is a step into the unexpected.
Host City / Tiraspol, Moldova
Venue / Sheriff Stadium
Hosts / Lorena Bogza, Andrei Bolocan & Doina Stimpovschi
Participating countries / 39
Returning countries / Albania, Chile, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Portugal and Turkey
Withdrawing countries / Bulgaria, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Guinea, Luxembourg, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Thailand
Debuting players / None
Venue / Sheriff Stadium
Hosts / Lorena Bogza, Andrei Bolocan & Doina Stimpovschi
Participating countries / 39
Returning countries / Albania, Chile, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Portugal and Turkey
Withdrawing countries / Bulgaria, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Guinea, Luxembourg, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Thailand
Debuting players / None
Returning Artists
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David Guetta / 5 times for France, 3 for Monaco, twice for United Kingdom and United States and once for Ghana / Double Global Music Champion
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Lost Frequencies / for Belgium / Global Music Champion
Sia Furler / 3 times for Australia and Monaco and once for Solomon Islands and Nigeria / Global Music Champion |
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Despina Vandi / 4 times for Cyprus, twice for Greece and once for Germany / Bronze Medallist
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Páll Óskar / for Iceland / Bronze Medallist
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Beatrice Egli / for Switzerland / 5th place
Ermal Meta / for Albania / Bronze Medallist |
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Jenni Vartiainen / for Finland / Silver Medallist
Karla Grunewaldt / for Chile / Global Music Champion Lola Indigo / once for Spain, Andorra, Chile and São Tomé & Príncipe / 13th place Westlife / for Ireland / Silver Medallist |
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Aleksandra Janeva / for North Macedonia / Silver Medallist
Donkeyboy / for Norway / 13th place sanah / for Poland / 16th place |
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Arijit Singh / for India / 23rd place
Dan Balan / for Moldova / 13th place Kazka / for Ukraine / Global Music Champion Martin Garrix / for Netherlands / 18th place Rasmus Walter / for Denmark / Global Music Champion Rêve / for Canada / Silver Medallist Rosé / for South Korea / 12th place Teodora Dzehverovic / for Serbia / Semi Finalist |
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Alex Warren / for United States / 10th place
Dalija Astere / for Latvia / 19th place David Kushner / for United States / 4th place First Aid Kit / for Sweden / Semi Finalist Jala Brat / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / 9th place JVKE / for China / 18th place Maymay Entrata / for Philippines / 21st place Monatik / for Ukraine / Semi Finalist Will Church / for Germany / 6th place |
DEADLINESJuly 14th:
Vote in the semi finals July 25th: Vote in the final July 31st: Submit a song for the next edition |
VotingGive 12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10
In the final you also have to choose 3 substitutes Voting forms: Semi final Final |
Songs & VideosDropbox entitled "232 Tiraspol"
YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic NOTE: The Latvian entry is not available on Spotify. You can listen to it in the YouTube playlist, in the Dropbox or right here. |
Live Voting |
Scoreboards |
The Result
Countries receiving most 12 points / Norway and Poland, 4
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Liechtenstein and Spain
Countries receiving points from most juries / Chile, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Liechtenstein in 11th with 10 points from Israel, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Israel in 26th getting 12 points from Finland
Sweden was the recipient of the first top mark and thus took the lead. However, they quickly passed it on to Poland and then United Kingdom, Norway, Monaco and France. Then following the votes from tht 10th jury, Chile jumped ahead and from then on never looked back, cruising to a comfortable victory in the jury vote. Spain finished 2nd, Norway 3rd, South Korea 4th and Sweden 5th. Could the televote change any of that? As it turned out, jury favourite Chile did not feature in the public's top 5, so did any other country have a chance to surpass them? The public awarded most points to Ireland, who had only finished 12th with the juries. Next in line was host country Moldova (6th with the juries), Poland (11th), Kyrgyzstan (15th) and United States (19th). This was thus one of those occasions when not a single country featured in the top 5 with both the juries and the public. Chile took 7th place in the televote, and with Spain all the way down in 16th place, it was enough to stay on top and claim the gold medal. Norway took the silver, the bronze went to Spain and Moldova and Ireland completed the top 5, both for the second edition in a row. Kyrgyzstan achieved their best result to date finishing a respectable 12th.
Chile debuted in GM25 but did not become a regular until GM67. Barbara Muñoz gave Chile their first top 10 result in GM69 and only 3 editions after that was bettered by Denise Rosenthal and Neven Ilic's 7th place. A result which stood as Chile's best all the way up until their 56th entry in GM163, when Karla Grunewaldt went all the way to the top of the scoreboard. A handful of other top 10 results followed, before Chile decided to quit the contest after GM185. Since then we have only seen them once with no success, until they now return with a bang! Once again, Karla Grunewaldt is the triumphant artist, making both herself and Chile double Global Music Champions. Chile has now competed 77 times, reaching 33 finals and finishing in the top 10 on 11 occasions. This is Chile's second medal, but both are of the purest gold. Well done Karla Grunewaldt, Chile and new HoD Sebastian with only his second GM entry ever!
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Liechtenstein and Spain
Countries receiving points from most juries / Chile, 20
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Liechtenstein in 11th with 10 points from Israel, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Israel in 26th getting 12 points from Finland
Sweden was the recipient of the first top mark and thus took the lead. However, they quickly passed it on to Poland and then United Kingdom, Norway, Monaco and France. Then following the votes from tht 10th jury, Chile jumped ahead and from then on never looked back, cruising to a comfortable victory in the jury vote. Spain finished 2nd, Norway 3rd, South Korea 4th and Sweden 5th. Could the televote change any of that? As it turned out, jury favourite Chile did not feature in the public's top 5, so did any other country have a chance to surpass them? The public awarded most points to Ireland, who had only finished 12th with the juries. Next in line was host country Moldova (6th with the juries), Poland (11th), Kyrgyzstan (15th) and United States (19th). This was thus one of those occasions when not a single country featured in the top 5 with both the juries and the public. Chile took 7th place in the televote, and with Spain all the way down in 16th place, it was enough to stay on top and claim the gold medal. Norway took the silver, the bronze went to Spain and Moldova and Ireland completed the top 5, both for the second edition in a row. Kyrgyzstan achieved their best result to date finishing a respectable 12th.
Chile debuted in GM25 but did not become a regular until GM67. Barbara Muñoz gave Chile their first top 10 result in GM69 and only 3 editions after that was bettered by Denise Rosenthal and Neven Ilic's 7th place. A result which stood as Chile's best all the way up until their 56th entry in GM163, when Karla Grunewaldt went all the way to the top of the scoreboard. A handful of other top 10 results followed, before Chile decided to quit the contest after GM185. Since then we have only seen them once with no success, until they now return with a bang! Once again, Karla Grunewaldt is the triumphant artist, making both herself and Chile double Global Music Champions. Chile has now competed 77 times, reaching 33 finals and finishing in the top 10 on 11 occasions. This is Chile's second medal, but both are of the purest gold. Well done Karla Grunewaldt, Chile and new HoD Sebastian with only his second GM entry ever!
The Winner
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“Deseo oculto” by Karla Grunewaldt is a haunting, emotionally charged song that delves into the pain and complexity of unrequited love. With poetic lyrics and a dark, intimate tone, the track captures the quiet suffering of longing for someone who remains out of reach. It speaks to the vulnerability of desire - hidden, persistent, and deeply human.
Musically, the song blends ethereal pop with cinematic elements, creating a moody, immersive atmosphere. Karla’s expressive vocals carry the emotional weight of the piece, balancing fragility with strength. The layered production and dynamic shifts mirror the inner conflict between hope and resignation.
While “Deseo oculto” didn’t dominate major global charts, it achieved strong regional success and contributed to Karla’s growing recognition in the Latin alternative scene. Its resonance with audiences comes not from commercial performance, but from its authenticity, artistry, and the emotional depth that has become a hallmark of her evolving sound.
Musically, the song blends ethereal pop with cinematic elements, creating a moody, immersive atmosphere. Karla’s expressive vocals carry the emotional weight of the piece, balancing fragility with strength. The layered production and dynamic shifts mirror the inner conflict between hope and resignation.
While “Deseo oculto” didn’t dominate major global charts, it achieved strong regional success and contributed to Karla’s growing recognition in the Latin alternative scene. Its resonance with audiences comes not from commercial performance, but from its authenticity, artistry, and the emotional depth that has become a hallmark of her evolving sound.
The Final
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Semi Final One
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France
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Julien Lieb
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Autrement
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108 points
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Chile
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Karla Grunewaldt
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Deseo oculto
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94 points
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Canada
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Rêve & Ben Abraham
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Past life
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94 points
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Portugal
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Henka
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I wanna destroy u
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91 points
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Spain
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María José Llergo
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Bien de amores
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89 points
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Albania
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Ermal Meta
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Ferma gli orologi
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78 points
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Kyrgyzstan
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Amirchik
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Kanday
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73 points
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Liechtenstein
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Kamrad
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Be mine
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72 points
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Turkey
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Manifest
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Snap
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65 points
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Denmark
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Rasmus Walter
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Som is på asfalt
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64 points
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Semi Final Two
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Sweden
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First Aid Kit
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My silver lining
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103 points
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Norway
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Donkeyboy
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Galileo
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97 points
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Poland
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sanah & Artur Rojek
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Tesknie sobie
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88 points
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North Macedonia
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Aleksandra Janeva feat. Tyzee
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Nasata pesna
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86 points
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Greece
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Despina Vandi
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Fainomeno
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86 points
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Switzerland
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Beatrice Egli
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Immer immer wieder tun
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81 points
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South Korea
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Alex Warren & Rosé
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On my mind
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79 points
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United Kingdom
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Samuel Jack
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Got that feeling
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78 points
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Australia
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Charlie Collins
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The last 48 hours
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70 points
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Mauritania
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Hamzo Bryn & DJ Mansoul
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Beyni w'beynek
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69 points
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Israel
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Mei Finegold
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Tmunot
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66 points
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