Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara's song 'Bangaranga' amidst controversy surrounding Israel's participation. The event, held in Vienna, marked the contest's 70th anniversary and featured performances from 25 countries. Despite the discord, Israel's entry placed second, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the competition.
- ▪Bulgaria's Dara won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Bangaranga'.
- ▪The contest was overshadowed by controversy over Israel's participation, leading to the withdrawal of five countries.
- ▪Israel's entry, performed by Noam Bettan, placed second despite protests during the event.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 16, 2026, 11:05 PM UTCCulture & TrendsCulture & TrendsBulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The lettering 'Eurovision Song Contest Vienna 2026 in Vienna, Austria on April 28.Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Andrew JonesBulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The win by Bulgaria’s Dara was an…
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