Protests and terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest

Security during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest at Malmo Arena will be ‘rigorous’, Swedish police said (Antony McAulay/Alamy/PA)

Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo in southern Sweden, police said on Wednesday, citing demonstrations that could lead to unrest and a heightened threat of terrorism.

“The security is going to be rigorous,” said city police chief Petra Stenkula, according to Swedish broadcaster TV4.