Cyprus Eurovision entry sparks backlash over 'satanic' lyrics
Cyprus is under pressure to withdraw its Eurovision song entry that has upset many Orthodox Christians in the country. The state broadcaster has blamed critics for misinterpreting the lyrics.
The Eurovision song contest 2021 is set to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in May.
Cyprus' official Eurovision Song Contest entry for this year has triggered controversy within the island nation, and one anonymous caller threatened to "burn down" national broadcaster CyBC on Friday.
The song, "El Diablo" (Spanish for The Devil), has angered some of the country's devout Christians who say the dance mix has scandalized the faithful with its references to the devil.