Turkey was represented at the

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with the song "", written and performed by Burak Aydos. The Turkish participating broadcaster, the

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(TRT), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

The Turkish broadcaster, the

(TRT), held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, held in

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, Ireland. The final took place on 13 March 1993 at the Andromeda discotheque in

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, hosted by Ömer Önder. Eight songs competed and the winner was determined by the audience present in the Andromeda. Only the top 3 songs were announced.

At Eurovision

The contest was broadcast by

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(with commentary by

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). Aydos performed second on the night of the contest, following and preceding . He received 10 points in total, placing 21st in a field of 25, relegating the country from taking part in the 1994 Contest. The Turkish jury awarded its 12 points to Bosnia and Herzegovina. TRT appointed as the jury spokesperson for Turkey.

Voting

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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