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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest ahead of Israel

By Thomson Reuters May 16, 2026 | 6:08 PM

VIENNA, May 16 (Reuters) – Bulgaria ​won ‌the Eurovision Song Contest for ‌the ​first ⁠time on ⁠Saturday at a final marked ​by five ⁠countries’ ⁠boycott ​over Gaza.

“Bangaranga”, ​sung by Dara, ‌came ahead of ⁠second-placed Israel when points from ⁠a ‌public ⁠vote ​and ‌national juries ​were tallied.

(Reporting ⁠by Francois MurphyEditing by Dave ​Graham)