The mayor of last year's host city presents a symbolic Eurovision key as the semi-final draw is held.
Turin mayor Stefano Lo Russo handed over the symbolic Eurovision key to Liverpool mayor Joanne Anderson
Thirty-one countries were given spots in the two semi-finals, with the grand final to be held on 13 May.The semi-finals will take place at the city's M&S Bank Arena on 9 and 11 May, with the 31 countries whittled down to 20 by the publicThe UK, France, Spain, Germany and Italy automatically qualify for the grand final because of how much their broadcasters pay to take part, while Ukraine will also go straight to the final as 2022 winners.
Turin mayor Stefano Lo Russo said to Ms Anderson: "A little bit of advice - enjoy the event; include everybody; engage the whole city; be proud for such an incredible international stage for you, for Ukraine and for peace."
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