Video. Watch: Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Dara celebrates historic victory

Video. Watch: Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Dara celebrates historic victory
May 16, 2026

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Video. Watch: Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Dara celebrates historic victory

Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Saturday, securing Bulgaria’s first-ever victory in the competition with her energetic dance anthem “Bangaranga.”

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Dara triumphed over 24 other finalists during the grand final, impressing both national juries and viewers with a high-energy performance and tightly choreographed routine. Israeli singer Noam Bettan finished in second place, while Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu came third.

Although not considered among the pre-contest favourites, Dara gained momentum throughout Eurovision week.

The final, hosted in Austria after last year’s Austrian victory, once again drew millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.

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