Sweden has won the 67th Eurovision song contest in a helter skelter show that spanned chintzy Europop, anti-war protest and a continent’s support for Ukraine.

The Swedish singer-songwriter Loreen started the night as runaway favourite but faced a late challenge from Finland’s wildly popular Käärijä, a fan favourite inside the raucous Liverpool Arena.

Her win means Sweden equals Ireland’s record seven Eurovision wins. Loreen, 39, becomes the first woman to win the contest twice, after her anthemic 2012 hit Euphoria. One of the most political Eurovision grand finals in years was drawn into sharper focus as Russian bombs fell during the show on the home town of the Ukrainian act, Tvorchi.

Moments after leaving the stage, the electro duo posted on Instagram that Ternopil had been shelled “while we sang … about our steel hearts, indomitability and will” and added: “Europe, united against evil for the sake of peace!”

Representing Sweden, Loreen – whose real name is Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui – has seduced many countries with her song ” Tattoo ” with a heady chorus. A great achievement for the 39-year-old artist who won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. We recall that the singer had already won for the Scandinavian country in 2012 with her song“Euphoria“. With this new victory, Sweden will have the honor of hosting the 68th edition of Eurovision, scheduled for spring 2024.

Eurovision 2023 : the complete ranking

1. Sweden: Loreen – “Tattoo” – 583 points
2. Finland: Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” – 526 points
3. Israel: Noa Kirel – “Unicorn” – 362 points
4. Italy: Marco Mengoni – “Due Vite” – 350 points
5. Norway: Alessandra – “Queen of Kings” – 268 points
6. Ukraine: Tvorchi – “Heart of Steel” – 243 points
7. Belgium: Gustaph – “Because Of You” – 182 points
8. Estonia: Alika – “Bridges” – 168 points
9. Australia: Voyager – “Promise” – 151 points
10. Czech Republic: Vesna – “My Sister’s Crown” – 129 points
11. Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – “Stay” – 127 points
12. Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – “Break A Broken Heart” – 126 points
13. Croatia: Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!” – 123 points
14. Armenia: Brunette – “Future Lover” – 122 points
15. Austria: Teya & Salena – “Who The Hell Is Edgar?” – 120 points
16. France: La Zarra – “Évidemment” – 104 points
17. Spain: Blanca Paloma – “Eaea” – 100 points
18. Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele şi Luna” – 96 points
19. Poland: Blanka – “Solo” – 93 points
20. Switzerland: Remo Forrer – “Watergun” – 92 points
21. Slovenia: Joker Out – “Carpe Diem” – 78 points
22. Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – “Duje” – 76 points
23. Portugal: Mimicat – “Ai Coração” – 59 points
24. Serbia: Luke Black – “Samo Mi Se Spava” – 30 points
25. United Kingdom: Mae Muller – “I Wrote A Song” – 24 points
26. Germany: Lord of the Lost – “Blood and Glitter” – 18 points