Also, Maya Slatinsek from Slovenia was originally selected to be part of the national final, however, she withdrew her song after being accepted to compete in the Irish national selection.
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The first semifinal took place on February 9 and aired on TVR 1 & TVRi from 19.15 to 21.00 CET.
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