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BRIEF TIMELINE
February 10, 2012
Decree on Facilitated Visa Issuing Procedure for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons
Arriving in Azerbaijan due to the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 to Be Held in Baku signed by
the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
March 19-20, 2012
Meeting of the Heads of Delegations from the 42 countries to partake in Eurovision Song
Contest 2012 held in Baku.
March 20, 2012
Draw Allocation Ceremony to identify the sequence of performances at the Baku show for
the countries involved in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
April 16, 2012
The Baku Crystal Hall commissioned for the preparation to the show.
May 19, 2012
Official Opening Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest held at EuroClub.
May 22, 2012
The First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 held.
May 24, 2012
The Second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 held.
May 26, 2012
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 conducted.