The police before the ESC: “Security is very high”

– Security is very high, municipal police officer Göran Holmberg announced in front of 180 businessmen – from hotel and restaurant owners to real estate companies, when they were informed by the police and the city of Malmö on Wednesday. It is about those who operate out on Hyllie – the area where the arena is located and the competition is housed.

This year’s Eurovision is decided in the shadow of the Gaza war and many have called for boycotts so that Israel can participate. Extensive demonstrations and thousands of visitors are expected. The event in Malmö is among the absolute largest in Sweden this year.