Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998

Eurovision Song Contest 1998
Country Cyprus
National selection
Selection processNational final
Selection date(s)11 March 1998
Selected artist(s)Michalis Hatzigiannis
Selected song"Genesis"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Michalis Hatzigiannis
  • Zenon Zindilis
Finals performance
Final result11th, 37 points
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Cyprus competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) organised a public selection process to determine its entry for the contest. Eight songs competed in the national final, held on 11 March 1998, where a jury chose the winning song. Michalis Hatzigiannis with the song "Genesis" received the most votes and was selected to represent the nation in the contest. Hatzigiannis performed 17th at the international contest and at the close of the voting process, finished in 11th place, receiving 37 points from 10 countries.