Yes, most of the songs are...
Yes, most of the songs are nothing special. But the point, at least this year, is that in Latvia's third time in the Eurovision contest it has come away with a victory. Coupled with Estonia's win last year, the results should help convince any doubters that the Baltics are not some backwater region of Europe.I guess it's time to start saving for airfare to next year's Eurovision contest, which is to be held in Latvia as part of the spoils of victory. The next months are sure to see a debate about whether Latvia can even afford to pull off a Eurovision event and, if it can, whether it should be held in Rîga or in Ventspils, which is where the national runup to Eurovision has been staged.In the meantime, our congratulations to Marija Naumova, even if we didn't think you'd win.
