Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest
09:04, 27 May 2012
BAKU. May 27. KAZINFORM Favourite Loreen has triumphed for Sweden at the 57th Eurovision Song Contest, with her club track Euphoria.
The former Swedish Idol contestant led from early on in the voting at Baku, challenged only by Russia's Buranovo Grannies and host nation Azerbaijan, Kazinform has learned from BBC.
British entry Engelbert Humperdinck, who opened the contest with his ballad Love Will Set You Free, finished second from last - despite high hopes.
The 76-year-old said he "did the best for my country".
"I've had many highs in my career and Eurovision has been a wonderful experience," he said.
"I want to thank everybody, especially my fans around the world for their words of support.
"I did the best for my country, the rest was out of my hands."
However, at least the British star was spared the humiliation of 'nil points'.
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