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Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026; Israel Takes Second Amid Audience Boos

Bulgaria, represented by Dara with 'Bangaranga', won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with Israel's Noam Bettan securing second place. The final also saw significant viewership, an incident where the audience booed Israeli representatives, and a Romanian composer behind Bulgaria's winning entry.

16 May, 16:01 — 17 May, 14:34
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BBCHigh14h ago

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

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The GuardianMostly Factual14h ago

‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision

Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden win Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Delta Goodrem’s fourth-placed Eurovision finish has dashed Australia’s hopes of winning the world’s biggest song contest for the first time but won resounding praise for the “iconic” singer. The former Neighbours star dazzled at the grand final of the Eurovision song contest in ...

By Australian Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash

Bulgaria won Eurovision, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s war on Gaza.

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globe-and-mailHigh1d ago

Bulgaria wins country’s first-ever Eurovision Song Contest - The Globe and Mail

Bulgaria wins country’s first-ever Eurovision Song Contest  The Globe and Mail

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France 24High8h ago

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 'Bangaranga'

Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with her infectious party anthem “Bangaranga,” giving the southeast European country its first-ever victory in the competition.

By FRANCE24

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n1-serbia2h ago

Serbia ranks 17 at Eurovision song contest

Bulgaria is this year's winner of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna, and Serbia's representatives - metal band Lavina and the song "Kraj mene

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forbes7h ago

Bulgaria Beats Out Israel In Politically Fraught Eurovision 2026 Final - Forbes

Bulgaria Beats Out Israel In Politically Fraught Eurovision 2026 Final  Forbes

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Bulgarians cheer "Bangaranga" and the country's first Eurovision win - The Straits Times

Bulgarians cheer "Bangaranga" and the country's first Eurovision win  The Straits Times

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual2h ago

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’

Despite controversy over their inclusion, Israel takes second with Noam Bittan's "Michelle" at 70th annual Song Contest

By Daniel Kreps

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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deadlineMostly Factual7h ago

‘SNL UK’ Bows Out With Series Low Audience Up Against Eurovision Song Contest

SNL UK‘s first season came to a close on a bum note, ratings-wise. Up against stiff competition from the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, Sky’s adaptation of the iconic NBC comedy drew its lowest audience of the series. With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK was watched by 86,420 viewers […]

By Jake Kanter

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rte-newsMostly Factual7h ago

Eurovision winner's 'doubt and anxiety' about taking part

Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision winner DARA has said she had "doubt and anxiety" about taking part in the 2026 edition of the song contest.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual9h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. France finished in 11th place.

By RFI

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cyprus-mail9h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. The garish and usually good-natured competition involving pop acts from countries across Europe and beyond, now […]

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the-journal5h ago

Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?

Contest organisers the EBU will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the week is over – but whether the boycotting broadcasters will return remains an open question.

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ekathimeriniMostly Factual9h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Greece ends 10th - eKathimerini.com

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Greece ends 10th  eKathimerini.com

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nmeMostly Factual5h ago

UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer speaks out after coming last

"We all tried our hardest, regardless of what is against us" The post UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer speaks out after coming last appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

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Daily SabahMixed5h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Israel’s participation sparks protests

Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday as the competition in Austria was overshadowed by protests, boycotts and demonstrations linked to Israel’s participation a...

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nl-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Around 798,000 people watched Eurovision final across the Netherlands

An average of 798,000 people watched the Eurovision Song Contest final on Dutch television Saturday, according to figures from the Nationaal Media Onderzoek (NMO).

By 88856

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Thousands protest Israel’s Eurovision participation in Vienna

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday night in Vienna as protests and broadcaster boycotts overshadowed the final. Singer Dara secured victory with the song Bangaranga after a close contest with Israel’s Noam Bettan, whose entry Michelle finished second amid demonstrations against Israel’s participation throughout Eurovision week. The final took place under heavy security after thousands gathered in Vienna to protest against Israel’s inclusion in the comp...

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Coverage Timeline

First report: globe-and-mail · 16 May, 16:01Full coverage: 61 · 23hWindow: 23h
globe-and-mail16 May, 16:01First to report

Bulgaria wins country’s first-ever Eurovision Song Contest - The Globe and Mail

4h later
nrk16 May, 19:49

Eurovision-finalen er i gang – lite buing mot Israel

3h later
svenska-dagbladet16 May, 22:20

Protest mot Eurovision i spansk public service

rzeczpospolita16 May, 22:50

Eurowizja 2026. Festiwal konformizmu wygrała Bułgaria. Alicja zajęła 12 miejsce

3h later
sbs-news17 May, 01:26

Who is DARA, the Bulgarian singer who won Eurovision 2026?

arab-news17 May, 02:02

Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel second - Arab News

The Guardian17 May, 02:07

‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision

BBC17 May, 02:10

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

2h later
lrt-english17 May, 04:15

Lithuania’s Lion Ceccah finishes Eurovision performance in 22nd place - LRT

total-croatia-news17 May, 05:02

Croatia Gives Serbia 12 Points at Eurovision, Serbia Gives Croatia Zero - Total Croatia

politiken17 May, 05:58

What in the bangaranga?! En fortjent vinder i et dødkedeligt, anspændt show

daily-mirror-lk17 May, 05:59

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

lsm-lv17 May, 06:37

Atvara Eirovīzijas pusfinālā ierindojās 13. vietā; kopvērtējumā Latvijas pārstāvei 31. vieta

ekathimerini17 May, 07:07

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Greece ends 10th - eKathimerini.com

cyprus-mail17 May, 07:25

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

rfi-english17 May, 07:33

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

zdg-md17 May, 07:45

Nemulțumiri după finala Eurovision 2026: Cine sunt membrii juriului din R. Moldova și cum au votat. Expert: „Juriul a părut să nu înțeleagă că este și un concurs geopolitic, nu doar muzical”

newsbeast17 May, 08:09

Eurovision 2026: Η λεπτομέρεια στο «Ferto» που θυμίζει τραγούδι Τούρκου Dj που κυκλοφόρησε το 2024

morgunbladid17 May, 08:10

„Finnst mjög gaman að brjóta reglur“

balkan-web17 May, 08:10

“Nuk lejohet!”/ Alis këndonte “Nân”, delegacionin serb në Eurovizion e shqetëson flamuri i Kosovës! Reagimi i shqiptarëve (VIDEO)

observador17 May, 08:16

A final da Eurovisão 2026, canção a canção

hvg17 May, 08:24

Csak a bolgár Dara Bangarangája előzte meg Izraelt az Eurovízió döntőjében

France 2417 May, 08:30

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 'Bangaranga'

yle-uutiset17 May, 08:30

Euroviisufinaali tavoitti yli 2,6 miljoonaa katsojaa

rte-news17 May, 08:46

Eurovision winner's 'doubt and anxiety' about taking part

telex17 May, 08:48

ADHD-ihletett számmal Bulgária nyerte meg az idei Euróvíziós Dalfesztivált

faz17 May, 09:10

VIENNA: ESC-Sieg für Bulgarien: Dara gewinnt mit „Bangaranga“

24ur17 May, 09:15

Bolgarija se veseli evrovizijske zmage: 'Ponos za vso državo!'

forbes17 May, 09:17

Bulgaria Beats Out Israel In Politically Fraught Eurovision 2026 Final - Forbes

deadline17 May, 09:23

‘SNL UK’ Bows Out With Series Low Audience Up Against Eurovision Song Contest

danas17 May, 09:45

Kako je (ne)učešće na Evroviziji razdvojilo Srbiju i Crne Goru pre 20 godina

naftemporiki17 May, 09:47

Eurovision 2026: Στα υψηλότερα ποσοστά τηλεθέασης της τελευταίας 15ετίας η μετάδοση του Μεγάλου Τελικού

dnevnik-bg17 May, 10:04

Фотогалерия: Триумфът на DARA на "Евровизия"

helsinki-times17 May, 10:09

Thousands protest Israel’s Eurovision participation in Vienna

la-repubblica17 May, 10:21

Dara, la vincitrice: “Bangaranga, un inno contro la paura. All’Eurovision grazie a mio marito”

berlingske17 May, 10:32

Boykotter og bulgarsk surprisesejr prægede Eurovisions jubilæumsår

la-vanguardia17 May, 10:35

Eurovisión desde Tel Aviv: “Debemos llevar a sionistas y patriotas al escenario”

Daily Sabah17 May, 10:37

Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Israel’s participation sparks protests

20-minuten17 May, 10:40

An Israel und Ukraine: So hat die Schweiz ihre Punkte vergeben

the-journal17 May, 10:46

Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?

nme17 May, 11:05

UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer speaks out after coming last

newsmaker-md17 May, 11:08

Представительница Молдовы, которая объявляла баллы молдавского жюри в финале «Евровидения-2026»: «Когда я увидела оценки, у меня был шок»

jutarnji-list17 May, 11:09

Pet država bojkotiralo je Eurosong. Zanimljivo je što su emitirale na TV-u, Slovenci su otišli najdalje

cdm-me17 May, 11:12

Pobjednica Eurosonga za dlaku odustala od takmičenja: Hejteri, šta ćete sada?

straits-times17 May, 11:13

Bulgarians cheer "Bangaranga" and the country's first Eurovision win - The Straits Times

mkd-mk17 May, 11:50

Бугарија е победник на Евровизискиот натпревар (ВИДЕО)

Al Jazeera17 May, 12:05

Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash

iefimerida17 May, 13:02

«Ήταν δύσκολο το χθεσινό βράδυ»: Επέστρεψε από τη Eurovision 2026 ο Akylas [βίντεο]

helsingin-sanomat17 May, 13:03

Euroviisut | Tulevat viikot näyttävät, tyydytäänkö tällaisiin Euro­viisuihin, viisu­asian­tuntija sanoo

hotnews17 May, 13:11

Românul care a compus piesa cu care Bulgaria a câștigat Eurovision: „Putem spune că am câştigat de două ori”

nos17 May, 13:22

Opluchting bij organisatie songfestival, maar problemen nog lang niet voorbij

der-standard17 May, 13:40

Bulgarien will mit Daras ESC-Siegersong die bösen Geister vertreiben

index-hr17 May, 13:43

Koliko su zaradili voditelji Eurosonga?

digi2417 May, 13:44

„S-a cântat diferit”. O membră a juriului Eurovision din R. Moldova explică punctajul mic acordat României

klix-ba17 May, 13:46

Tokom čitanja rezultata glasanja na Eurosongu publika izviždala Izraelce, voditeljica ih pokušala nadglasati

die-presse17 May, 13:47

Song Contest-Bilanz: „Wir haben bewiesen, dass wir Großevents können“ [premium]

n1-serbia17 May, 13:52

Serbia ranks 17 at Eurovision song contest

nl-times17 May, 13:54

Around 798,000 people watched Eurovision final across the Netherlands

jerusalem-post17 May, 14:18

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

rolling-stone17 May, 14:34

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’

delfi-lt17 May, 15:13Latest update

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