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Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria secured its first-ever victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, with singer Dara performing the upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'. The winning entry was co-written by Romanian composer Cristian Tarcea.

16 May, 13:01 — 17 May, 04:50
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APVery High5h ago

Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos - AP News

Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos  AP News

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BBCHigh5h ago

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga

The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision song contest after singer Dara swept to victory with the song Bangaranga. The 27-year-old singer’s triumph is a first victory in the 70-year history of the song contest for Bulgaria, which only joined Eurovision in 2005 and sat out the last three editions. Continue reading...

By Philip Oltermann and Martin Belam in Vienna

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NPRHigh5h ago

Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

By Chloe Veltman

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CNNMostly Factual7h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision after contest overshadowed by boycott over Israel’s participation - CNN

Bulgaria wins Eurovision after contest overshadowed by boycott over Israel’s participation  CNN

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cbcHigh7h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision song contest with party anthem Bangaranga

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem Bangaranga.

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot

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 secured it second place. The garish and usually good-natured competition involving pop acts from countries across Europe and beyond, now in its 70th year, has been plunged into crisis by a dispute over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, a response to ⁠the Hamas-led attack on October ...

By Reuters

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DWHigh7h ago

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest. The kitsch pop music extravaganza, the world's biggest live music contest, has again been overshadowed by protests and a boycott over Israel's participation.

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France 24High5h ago

Bulgaria wins 2026 Eurovision, Israel lands a nail-biting second

Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Sunday for her catchy, party anthem "Bangaranga", handing her country its first ever title. Israel's Noam Bettan looked set to win for his song "Michelle" following a big televoting score, but in the end, Bulgaria's televote put Dara at the top of a contest clouded by protests and boycotts over Israel’s participation.

By FRANCE 24

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varietyMostly Factual6h ago

Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point

Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan came second with 343 points for his track “Michelle” while Alexandra Căpitănescu, who was representing Romania, took home third place with 296. Australia and Italy rounded out the top five with Delta Goodrem’s song “Eclipse” coming […]

By K.J. Yossman

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem ‘Bangaranga’

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual6h ago

Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision, Israel Is Runner-Up

Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaraga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's "Michelle" comes in second despite boycotts.

By Lexi Carson

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cyprus-mail1h 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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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4h ago

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

VIENNA (AP) -- 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. Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest in Vienna clouded by protests and a boycott over the country's participation. Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final of the sequin-drenched pop music competition. The song's infectious beats and tightly ch

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual7h ago

Bulgaria Triumphs At Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Europe’s biggest music event has crowned a new victor. Bulgaria’s Dara triumphed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Saturday night in Vienna, Austria, with her catchy song “Bangaranga.” It is the first time Bulgaria has won the contest, sweeping the leader board with an impressive 516 votes. The victory was unexpected. Watch the song […]

By Jake Kanter

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rte-newsMostly Factual8h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

Bulgaria's DARA has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 singing Bangaranga at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem Bangaranga

Bulgarian singer Dara was crowned queen of Eurovision 2026, following a final which saw the country surge past Israel due to public, worldwide vote.

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the-journal7h ago

Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place

The result has just been announced.

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yle-newsHigh17h ago

Can Finland win Eurovision 2026? Bookmakers think so

If Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen win, it will mark Finland's second-ever Eurovision victory at the song contest.

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nmeMostly Factual7h ago

Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Israel - whose controversial participation caused some countries to boycott - came in second place The post Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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ukrinformMixed2h ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026, Ukraine finishes ninth

Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, while Ukraine finished in ninth place in this year's competition.

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protothema-enMixed6h ago

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was won by Bulgaria with 516 points after a thriller finish against Israel – Akylas finished 10th for Greece.

Everything that happened in the Vienna final The post Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was won by Bulgaria with 516 points after a thriller finish against Israel – Akylas finished 10th for Greece. appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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First report: yle-news · 16 May, 13:01Full coverage: 68 · 16hWindow: 16h
yle-news16 May, 13:01First to report

Can Finland win Eurovision 2026? Bookmakers think so

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ruv16 May, 18:49

Búlgarar sigurvegarar Eurovision

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avgi16 May, 20:20

Η Βουλγαρία μεγάλη νικήτρια με το «Bangaranga» – Στην 10η θέση η Ελλάδα (βίντεο)

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rte-news16 May, 21:46

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

jutarnji-list16 May, 21:58

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rzeczpospolita16 May, 22:50

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nrk16 May, 22:59

Bulgaria vant Eurovision-finalen

yle-uutiset16 May, 23:00

Bulgarian Dara voitti Euroviisut 2026 – ennakkosuosikki Suomi jäi kuudennelle sijalle

klix-ba16 May, 23:01

Bugarska pobijedila na Eurosongu u Beču, Izrael završio na drugom mjestu

the-journal16 May, 23:02

Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place

publico16 May, 23:03

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observador16 May, 23:03

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DW16 May, 23:03

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

vijesti-me16 May, 23:04

Bugarska trijumfovala na Eurosongu, Dara donijela istorijsku...

CNN16 May, 23:04

Bulgaria wins Eurovision after contest overshadowed by boycott over Israel’s participation - CNN

deadline16 May, 23:06

Bulgaria Triumphs At Eurovision Song Contest 2026

cbc16 May, 23:06

Bulgaria wins Eurovision song contest with party anthem Bangaranga

cdm-me16 May, 23:12

Bugarska pobjednik 70. Eurosonga

nme16 May, 23:12

Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

politiken16 May, 23:14

Bulgarien vinder Eurovision

n1-bih16 May, 23:14

Bugarska je pobjednik na Eurosongu, Izrael zauzeo drugo mjesto (VIDEO)

tagesschau16 May, 23:14

Bulgarien gewinnt ESC - Deutschland Drittletzter

luxemburger-wort16 May, 23:18

Sensation: Bulgarien gewinnt den Eurovision Song Contest

balkan-web16 May, 23:20

Bullgaria triumfon në “Eurovision”! DARA mposht Izraelin pas një gare “kokë më kokë”, Alis i 13-ti me 145 pikë

The Guardian16 May, 23:20

Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga

danas16 May, 23:23

O čemu je pesma „Bangaranga” koja je pobedila na Evroviziji: Spoj Jamajke i bugarske tradicije

index-hr16 May, 23:25

Tko je Dara, pobjednica Eurosonga 2026.?

de-volkskrant16 May, 23:29

Bulgarije kaapt songfestivalwinst weg bij favorieten en schrijft geschiedenis

hollywood-reporter16 May, 23:35

Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision, Israel Is Runner-Up

dh-les-sports16 May, 23:35

Eurovision 2026 : La Bulgarie remporte le concours, déception pour la Belgique

24ur16 May, 23:38

Bolgarija Izraelu izmaknila evrovizijsko zmago

protothema-en16 May, 23:41

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was won by Bulgaria with 516 points after a thriller finish against Israel – Akylas finished 10th for Greece.

dnevnik-bg16 May, 23:43

DARA след победата: Действайте, творете, сбъдвайте и да се подготвим за "Евровизия" в София

SCMP16 May, 23:46

Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot

variety16 May, 23:53

Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point

capital-bg16 May, 23:59

Снимка на деня: DARA спечели "Евровизия" с Bangaranga

channel-news-asia16 May, 23:59

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem Bangaranga

nzz16 May, 23:59

BILDSTRECKE - «Bangaranga»: Bulgarien siegt überraschend am ESC in Wien

la-vanguardia17 May, 00:19

Bulgaria gana a Israel en Eurovisión

France 2417 May, 00:21

Bulgaria wins 2026 Eurovision, Israel lands a nail-biting second

nos17 May, 00:26

Eurovisie Songfestival gewonnen door Bulgarije, Israël tweede

der-standard17 May, 00:26

Dara gewinnt für Bulgarien den ESC – und die Krise wandert an den Balkan

tvn2417 May, 00:26

Polskie jury doceniło Izrael, widzowie Ukrainę

delfi-lt17 May, 00:40

Lion Ceccah emocijos po „Eurovizijos“ finalo: džiaugiasi už Bulgariją, o pats žada grįžti su trenksmu

NPR17 May, 00:48

Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

BBC17 May, 00:52

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

vg17 May, 01:01

Splittet av musikken

morgunbladid17 May, 01:06

Stórsigur Byggðalistans í Skagafirði

sydney-morning-herald17 May, 01:16

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Delta Goodrem ‘stoked’ as Australia comes fourth - SMH.com.au

AP17 May, 01:17

Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos - AP News

faz17 May, 01:52

Deutschland auf Rang 23: Dara aus Bulgarien gewinnt sensationell ESC-Finale in Wien

Korea Herald17 May, 01:53

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

berlingske17 May, 02:05

Danmarks Eurovision-håb skal fejre grandprixsucces med søvn og shots

naftemporiki17 May, 02:12

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helsingin-sanomat17 May, 02:25

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la-repubblica17 May, 03:00

La politica lasci in pace la musica

die-presse17 May, 03:00

Stilkolumne: Der Song Contest kommt nicht aus der Mode [premium]

20-minuten17 May, 03:00

ESC-Siegerin Dara: «Niemand hat an meinen Song geglaubt»

ukrinform17 May, 03:44

Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026, Ukraine finishes ninth

indian-express17 May, 03:44

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem ‘Bangaranga’

irozhlas17 May, 04:34

Letošní Eurovizi vůbec poprvé vyhrálo Bulharsko. Soutěž ovládla zpěvačka Dara s písní Bangaranga

svenska-dagbladet17 May, 04:41

En tröst: Vi slipper betala för detta

cyprus-mail17 May, 04:50

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

digi2417 May, 04:53

Cine este Cristian Tarcea, românul care se află în spatele piesei „Bangaranga”, cu care Bulgaria a câștigat Eurovision 2026

iefimerida17 May, 04:58

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newsbeast17 May, 05:00

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delo17 May, 05:05

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