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Participation of Poland, Slovakia and Armenia in Eurovision-2012 open to question

13 December 2011 10:30 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Ulker Gasimova â€“ APA. Though some countries confirmed their participation in Eurovision-2012 Song Contest, Poland, Slovakia and Armenia are not in this list. APA reports that as the performances of Polish representatives were unsatisfactory, this country doesnâ€™t intend to participate in the next contest. But it is not a final decision and Polish Broadcaster Company will announce its final decision in the nearest future.

Though there are reports that Slovakia will be represented by pop-rock singer Miro Å majda, the problem appeared between him and the countryâ€™s RTVS TV and thatâ€™s why the countryâ€™s participation in the contest is open to question.

Armeniaâ€™s participation in the contest is also open to question. The reason of it is that the Armenian delegation hasnâ€™t gotten the guarantee by the European Broadcasting Union on ensuring their security.

7 countries have already selected their representatives to the 57th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Baku in May are determined. Belgium, France, Cyprus, Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Montenegro are among the countries which selected their representatives. Turkeyâ€™s member will be announced on January 1, 2012.