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While you dust off your Eurovision 2024 scorecard to check how the countries ranked, one thing’s for sure: Eurovision continues to bring people together like no other event. Whether you\'re comparing the wildest outfits or rewatching your favorites on YouTube, the Eurovision Song Contest is a yearly celebration of unity, sequins, and sometimes… surprisingly catchy tunes.<\/p>
Every May, Europe turns up the volume, grabs the glitter, and settles in for one of the continent’s most iconic traditions: Eurovision. Since 1956, the contest has been bringing together countries from across Europe – and beyond – to celebrate music, culture, and a little friendly competition.<\/p>
But Eurovision is about more than just key changes and pyrotechnics. It’s about connection. Families and friends cheering for their home country from opposite sides of the globe. Expats tuning in from afar. A shared moment that brings people closer, wherever they live.<\/p>
Sound familiar? We think so too.<\/p>
A quick look back at Eurovision<\/h2>
It all started in Switzerland, when just seven countries took part in the first Eurovision Song Contest. Fast-forward nearly 70 years, and the show now draws in over 40 nations and millions of viewers around the world.<\/p>
Over the years, we’ve had the highs \(Sweden’s many wins, Ukraine’s powerful entries\) and the lows \(yes, the infamous nul points\). From Eurovision favourites like Loreen and Måneskin to offbeat acts that become viral legends, the contest never fails to surprise.<\/p>
Still wondering who won Eurovision 2024? Spoiler alert: it’s never just about the winner. It\'s about the chaos, the camaraderie, and the joy of everyone shouting “12 points!” at their screen.<\/p>
Eurovision 2025: what’s next?<\/h2>
So, when is Eurovision 2025? And what time does Eurovision start? It’s a bit early for the full Eurovision running order, but fans are already eyeing up the Eurovision Big 5 and making guesses about the next breakout act.<\/p>
And with Eurovision tickets in high demand year after year, now’s the time to start planning for your next glitter-fuelled viewing party.<\/p>
Wherever you\'re tuning in from, one thing’s guaranteed: Eurovision makes the continent feel a little more connected — even if half the audience is arguing about key changes and staging.<\/p>
Making connections that matter \(and money that moves\)<\/h2>
Just like Eurovision builds bridges through music, Paysend helps people stay connected across borders – especially when you need to send money internationally.<\/p>
Whether you’re supporting family, paying rent abroad, or just sending a birthday gift, our international money transfer services are designed to make your life easier.<\/p>
Transfer money internationally in just a few taps<\/li>
No hidden fees, just great rates<\/li>
Real-time delivery to bank accounts, cards and wallets<\/li>
Available in 170+ countries<\/li><\/ul>
Still asking how to transfer money internationally or how long does international money transfer take? With Paysend, it’s faster than the average Eurovision performance—and a lot more secure.<\/p>
Eurovision and Paysend: a love song for Europe<\/h2>
Whether you\'re watching from Warsaw, Madrid or Manchester, Eurovision is a celebration of difference, drama, and delight. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it makes you feel connected—no matter where you are.<\/p>
And if you\'re sending money while belting out ballads or marking off your Eurovision bingo card? Paysend makes it simple.<\/p>
The remote-working practices introduced at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 have accelerated long-term staffing trends. Companies all over the world have come to recognise the benefits of offering staff the chance to operate from any location. At the same time, the rapid take-up of the latest communication and collaboration technology means that, when it comes to recruitment, businesses can take a more international approach to sourcing the best talent.
Digital nomads: financial and lifestyle advantages
The pandemic saw a sudden, sharp increase in the number of individuals – either company employees or contractors – taking advantage of new remote working policies to move to a completely new location, either permanently or on a temporary basis. The term ‘digital nomad’ was coined to describe people who are no longer constrained geographically by where their employer is located, and who rely on digital tools to work and communicate with colleagues or customers.
At the same time, there has been a major pandemic-driven rise in the number of freelance workers and contractors as people all over the world seek a better work-life balance. Recent statistics suggest that independent contractors added $1.3tn to the US economy in 2021, while there are thought to be more than 2 million freelance workers in the UK alone at present.
The benefits of remote contract work and digital nomadism can be significant: workers can move to countries or regions where the cost of living is lower, and where they can enjoy lifestyle improvements such as better weather or a more relaxed pace of life. The relatively high salaries paid in the United States mean that Americans make up a significant proportion of digital nomads. Figures published in March 2023 indicate that almost half of the world’s digital nomads originate in the US.
Businesses can benefit too
This approach can also benefit employers: by implementing a remote-working policy, businesses can become more attractive places to work while also increasing the range of talent available to them. The introduction of systems that make it possible to operate anywhere in the world enables firms to advertise roles in new markets where the skills they need may be available at a lower cost.
This was particularly valuable during the pandemic, when it was difficult for workers to move across borders to join a new employer. Today, on the other hand, it means companies who might previously have relied on migrant workers can in many cases access the same talent from a distance without requiring those individuals to relocate.
The challenges of cross-border working
While the benefits are clear, there are of course a number of challenges associated with allowing workers to move to new jurisdictions, or indeed with hiring staff or contractors who are based in different countries. These include:
Adhering to local employment laws: Depending on the nature of the relationship between the business and the worker, it could be necessary to ensure that local taxes are paid, and employee rights are respected.
The impact on domestic taxes: Employers may also face issues relating to staff who spend part of the year abroad and the rest of it in the domestic market.
Cybersecurity risks: Remote working can increase the chances of data loss or IT equipment being hacked, and employers need to make sure they have robust cybersecurity measures in place.
Payroll problems: Getting payments to staff or contractors in a variety of locations and using a wide range of currencies can present significant hurdles. Traditional international payment services offered by mainstream banks may not be flexible enough to handle regular changes in where employees are based.
Alexander Budyakov, head of enterprise at Paysend
“From the digital nomad’s point of view, the ability to get paid on time and in the currency of their choosing is perhaps the most important element of the remote-working relationship. By partnering with Paysend’s cutting-edge payment technology, payroll operators can ensure cash can be delivered with the minimum of hassle directly to workers, regardless of where in the world they are based.”