‘A quiet belief everything’s going to be all right’: Bulgarians celebrate Dara’s Eurovision win with Bangaranga
Summary
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with the song "Bangaranga" by Dara. The final took place in Vienna, and Bulgaria scored 516 points, beating Israel, which came second. Bulgarians celebrated the victory as a positive moment amid political challenges in their country.Key Facts
- Dara, whose full name is Darina Nikolaeva Yotova, performed "Bangaranga" and won Eurovision 2026.
- The contest final was in Vienna on May 16, 2026.
- Bulgaria won both the jury and public votes, a result not seen since 2017.
- Israel finished second with 343 points; the UK came last with 1 point.
- Some countries (Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland) boycotted the event due to Israel’s participation.
- Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev praised Dara for her talent and overcoming voting controversies.
- Bulgarians see the win as a unifying moment during a time of political instability with frequent elections.
- There is local competition in Bulgaria to host Eurovision 2027, with Sofia and Burgas interested.
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