Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982

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.

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) opened a submission period for Cypriot artists and composers to submit songs until 23 January 1982. Each artist or composer was only allowed to submit up to two entries each. By the end of the submission period, CyBC had received 29 entries, of which four were invalid. The internal selection took place on 16 February 1982 and the results of the internal selection were decided by a 9-member jury. 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.

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. The Cypriot jury awarded its 12 points to Germany.  

Voting

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References

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