Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contest
Posted on: May 17, 2026 04:36 IST | Posted by: Cbc
republic of bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision vocal contend with isaac merrit singer Dara's company anthem Bangaranga.
Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna.
The song's infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine was a hit with both viewers and national juries.
It's Bulgaria's first Eurovision victory.
Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second in a contest clouded by protests against the country's participation.
After a week's buildup, acts from 25 countries took the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle arena to battle for the continent's pop crown.
Millions of viewers around the world cast judgment on a fiery Finnish violinist, a Moldovan folk rapper, a Serbian metal band and many more at the event.
The campy, colourful contest has been likened to the World Cup with songs instead of soccer.
Like global sports, it often becomes entangled in politics.
The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotting in protest.
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