Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982
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Cyprus was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 with the song "Mono i agapi", written and performed by Anna Vissi. The Cypriot participating broadcaster, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), internally selected its entry for the contest.
Cyprus| Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1982 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) | |||
| Country | Cyprus | |||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Announcement date | 16 February 1982 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Mono i agapi" | |||
| Artist | Anna Vissi | |||
| Songwriter | Anna Vissi | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 5th, 85 points | |||
| Participation chronology | ||||
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Before Eurovision
Internal selection
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) opened a submission period for Cypriot artists and composers to submit songs until 23 January 1982.[1] Each artist or composer was only allowed to submit up to two entries each.[1] By the end of the submission period, CyBC had received 29 entries, of which four were invalid.[2] The internal selection took place on 16 February 1982 and the results of the internal selection were decided by a 9-member jury.[3] The competition consisted of multiple stages and in the final stage of the internal selection, five songs remained and "Mono i agapi" by Anna Vissi was declared the winner.[2][4]
| Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Place |
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| Anna Vissi | "Mono i agapi" (Μόνο η αγάπη) | Anna Vissi | 1 |
| Constantina | "Agapi mou, nisi mou" (Αγάπη μου, νησί μου) | 2 | |
| Lia Vissi |
At Eurovision
On the night of the final Anna Vissi performed eighth in the running order, following Switzerland and preceding Sweden. At the close of voting Mono i agapi had received 85 points, placing Cyprus in 5th of the 18 participating countries.[5] The Cypriot jury awarded its 12 points to Germany.[6]
Voting
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