Alis receives applause for “Nan” at Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as voting opens for final qualification

Alis performed “Nan” on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semifinal. The audience across Europe applauded the performance. The song delivered a strong emotional message about motherhood.

The staging included powerful visuals, including references to the Albanian mother figure. Furthermore, the performance attracted attention from international media as one of the most emotional acts of the night.

The show opened the second semifinal with the previous year’s winning song. Meanwhile, organizers officially opened televoting for qualification to the grand final. Viewers can vote by sending SMS code 13 in participating countries.

The voting window is now open and will last only a short time after all performances end. Albania now waits for the results to see if it advances to the final.

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