Title: Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest
Passage: Italy has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 44 times since making its debut at the first contest in 1956. It was one of only seven countries that competed at the very first contest. Italy competed at the contest frequently until 1997. After a 14-year absence, the country returned to the contest in 2011. Italy has won the contest twice.
Question: has italy ever won the eurovision song contest
Answer: yes