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Hotels, tickets and scams: What to know about visiting Malmö for Eurovision 2024
As excitement mounts for Eurovision in Malmö in May, many are thinking about where they should stay, how much they should budget, and how to avoid scams. Here's The Local's guide for visitors to the southern Swedish city.