Cyprus CYPRUS 2014 - not taking part

[CypriotGirl]

Alcohol is free too xsnooty

 

[Scooby]

Sex is free too :twisted:

 

[DanielLuis]

Sex is free too :twisted:

Tell that to prostitutes and see what they will answer

 

[Scooby]

Tell that to prostitutes and see what they will answer

Nah prostitutes are so old fashioned, new fashion is free sex to all

 

[dragvision]

free? You means without moneys? Eurovision is free too

 

[VikingTiger]

Very sad for Cyprus decision.... I must admit that Cyprus hasnt been one of my personal favourites since 2007 (when I was shocked and sad that Evridiki didnt qualify).

 

[Nikoreindeer1973]

 

[Zorjan]

I can't say that I'm surprised, but it still is such a loss for the competition! Cyprus is one of the few countries that always sents high quality material :s

 

[Zorjan]

I once bought a Britney Spears CD only because it contained 'Everytime' by Annet Artani!

 

[tuorem]

Predictable but fair enough, Cyprus is wise enough to withdraw (unlike their neighbour) after all its economic troubles.

I'm sad too. But I prefer Cypriots saving money instead of spending too much on an entry which will be overlooked once again.

See you soon my dear Cypriot friends.

 

[GRE]

Cyprus is wise enough to withdraw (unlike their neighbour)

x0sxslapxdown

 

[CC92]

Predictable but fair enough, Cyprus is wise enough to withdraw (unlike their neighbour) after all its economic troubles.

:shock:

 

[AdelAdel]

I agree with tuorem. It seems complete insanity to me to participate in such an expensive contest as Eurovision when not so long ago people were rioting in the streets in Greece :?

 

[Leydan]

I agree with tuorem. It seems complete insanity to me to participate in such an expensive contest as Eurovision when not so long ago people were rioting in the streets in Greece :?

I have to agree on this. But really, the broadcaster have their own budget and can spend it how they like, and big showers like eurovision can act as a uniting thing. I assume eurovision is immensely popular in Greece, and doing well in that despite it being just an international song contest can help raise morale a bit.

 

[AdelAdel]

I have to agree on this. But really, the broadcaster have their own budget and can spend it how they like, and big showers like eurovision can act as a uniting thing. I assume eurovision is immensely popular in Greece, and doing well in that despite it being just an international song contest can help raise morale a bit.

And where does the public broadcaster get money from? People's taxes, that's where. Taxes that could be utilized in a different way.

 

[Jim]

I agree with tuorem. It seems complete insanity to me to participate in such an expensive contest as Eurovision when not so long ago people were rioting in the streets in Greece :?

Everyone says that if Greece will participate in ESC or if will not participate, the Greek broadcaster has to pay money to the EBU. And for the money that the Greek delegation will need, many sponsors have said that they want to help for this project. So, why for Greece not to participate...?

 

[Leydan]

And where does the public broadcaster get money from? People's taxes, that's where. Taxes that could be utilized in a different way.

The money is designated to the broadcaster by the government. The broadcaster can spend the money how they please. Its their money to spend. If the government reduce the budget then the broadcaster will have to prioritize and make cuts. eurovision may cost a lot in the sense of money but compared to other programmes and what they need, eurovision is actually very cheap for what it is.

 

[DanielLuis]

The money is designated to the broadcaster by the government. The broadcaster can spend the money how they please. Its their money to spend. If the government reduce the budget then the broadcaster will have to prioritize and make cuts. eurovision may cost a lot in the sense of money but compared to other programmes and what they need, eurovision is actually very cheap for what it is.

Exactly. Plus many broadcasters that say we don't have money so we won't participate will actually spend the money on horrible low quality programming.

 

[ParadiseES]

*Now Cyprus suddenly rejoins, takes Helena Paparizou - Survivor and wins the whole thing*

 

[GRE]

*Now Cyprus suddenly rejoins, takes Helena Paparizou - Survivor and wins the whole thing*