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Eurovision Aftermath: Reactions and Jury Vote Controversies

Following Bulgaria's victory at Eurovision, the contest sparked widespread reactions and controversies, particularly concerning jury votes from countries like Serbia and Moldova, leading to public apologies and discussions among participants and fans.

16 May, 16:01 — 17 May, 14:34
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BBCHigh15h 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 Factual15h 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 Factual5h 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 24High9h 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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forbes8h 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 Factual6h 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 Factual3h 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 Factual3h 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 Factual8h 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 Factual9h 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 Factual10h 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-mail10h 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-journal7h 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 Factual10h 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 Factual6h 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 SabahMixed7h 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 Factual4h 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 Factual7h 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: 62 · 1d 1hWindow: 1d 1h
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”

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“

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

naftemporiki17 May, 09:47

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

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

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

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

la-vanguardia17 May, 12:31

Eurovisión se resiente en YouTube y la alternativa de RTVE no logra plantar cara en audiencias

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

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

nl-times17 May, 13:54

Around 798,000 people watched Eurovision final across the Netherlands

de-volkskrant17 May, 14:06

België doet volgend jaar waarschijnlijk niet mee aan Songfestival, Nederland wacht evaluatie af

jerusalem-post17 May, 14:18

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

hotnews17 May, 14:19

Alexandra Căpitănescu, primele declarații la revenirea în țară, după performanța de la Eurovision. „Suntem câștigătorii inimilor”

die-presse17 May, 14:19

Begeisterung in Bulgarien über den ersten Eurovisionssieg der Geschichte [premium]

24ur17 May, 14:25

Avstralci veliki oboževalci in podporniki Evrovizije

rolling-stone17 May, 14:34

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’

newsmaker-md17 May, 14:43

Депутат от PAS потребовал отставки руководства TRM после скандала с низкими оценками молдавского жюри Румынии на «Евровидении-2026»

index-hr17 May, 15:06

Članica srpskog žirija Lelekicama i autorici Andromede: "Znam kako se osjećate"

cdm-me17 May, 15:12

Šta je tačno Bangaranga?

jutarnji-list17 May, 15:27

Iz srpskog žirija stigla isprika Leleku: ‘Dala sam veliki broj bodova, a to se nije vidjelo‘

digi2417 May, 15:42

Eurovision 2026: Reacția Alexandrei Căpitănescu după votul controversat al juriului din Republica Moldova

dnevnik-bg17 May, 15:52

DARA вече е в България, стотици я посрещнаха на летището (видео)

delfi-lt17 May, 16:28

„Euroviziją“ iki išnaktų žiūrėjęs Paulius Samoška turi pastabą organizatoriams

klix-ba17 May, 16:30

Jelena Tomašević se pravdala zbog nula bodova Hrvatskoj na Eurosongu: "Od mene ste dobile veliki broj poena"

n1-serbia17 May, 16:31

Jelena Tomašević se obratila grupi Lelek nakon što su od srpskog žirija dobile nula bodova: "Od mene ste dobile veliki broj poena"

danas17 May, 16:40

Za koga je Srbija glasala na Evroviziji i iz kojih zemalja je Lavina dobila najviše poena publike?

newsbeast17 May, 16:43Latest update

Βικτώρια Χαλκίτη για τη νίκη της Βουλγαρίας στη Eurovision: Δεν το περιμέναμε, χοροπηδάγαμε σαν 5χρονα