"Asteromata" (, ; ), also spelled "Asteromáta", is a song by Greek singer Klavdia, written by Arcade and Klavdia with production handled by Arcade. It was released on 31 January 2025 and in the

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. It peaked at number three in Greece and was certified platinum by

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Background and composition

"Asteromata" was written by Arcade alongside Klavdia Papadopoulou. The song talks about Greek, and other, refugees and that special bond between them and their home land, which they never forget, wherever they are. A metaphorical dialogue is being formed between a mother and her missing child, which comforts her and viceversa. In an interview, Klavdia, who is of

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descent, explained that the message of the song intends to honor those who were forced to abandon their homeland, transmitting a message of hope and resilience.

Eurovision Song Contest

Ethnikós Telikós 2025

''Ethnikós Telikós 2025'' was organised by the

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(ERT) to select its entry for that year's Eurovision Song Contest. On 10 January 2025, during the ERT1 show ', it was announced that Klavdia would compete in the Greek national final for the

, dubbed Ethnikós Telikós 2025, with the song "Asteromata" (Αστερομάτα). The song won Ethnikós Telikós on 30 January 2025, where it came in first place overall by the national and international jury, as well as the audience votes, thus qualifying the song to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest.

At Eurovision

The

took place at St. Jakobshalle in

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, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 13 and 15 May and the final on 17 May 2025. During the allocation draw held on 28 January 2025, Greece was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the first half of the show. Greece managed to finish 6th place at the contest.

Charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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