Greece’s entry for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, Asteromata, has stirred controversy in Turkey due to claims that it references the genocide of ethnic Greeks by Ottoman Turks during World War I and the Greco-Turkish War, the Greek Herald reports.
Turkey’s state-run broadcaster, the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), announced that it will review the content of the song Asteromata, performed by Klavdia.
Klavdia, the performer of “Asteromata” and of Pontic Greek descent, clarified after winning Greece’s national final that the song, which translates to “Starry-eyed,” is not about any specific historical event. She explained it is inspired by all those displaced by war and conflict.
If TRT determines that the song contains references to the genocide, it may file an official complaint with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
