Developments in recent days make it impossible for Armenia to meet the deadline for ESC, AMPTV announces.
"After careful consideration, AMPTV has decided to withdraw from the 2021 Eurovision song contest.
The latest events, the short production time and other circumstances make it difficult to participate. ”
The EBU regrets that AMPTV has decided to withdraw its participation.
Armenia has a long history in the competition and always adds exciting and qualitative stage performances.
We understand the reason for the decision and will miss their hard work and professionalism in Rotterdam.
We hope to welcome Armenia back in 2022, ”writes Martin Österdahl, who is highly responsible at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Conflicts have flared up
Almost a week ago, protesters stormed a government building in the Armenian capital Yerevan, and both supporters of Prime Minister Nikol Pasjinian and opposition parties have demonstrated.
Pasjinian has been in the hot air since signing a peace deal over the Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway area with arch-rival Azerbaijan, something some Armenians see as treason.