Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026

Bulgaria has claimed its first-ever Eurovision Song Contest title after Dara's high-energy performance of 'Bangaranga' topped the leaderboard in Vienna.

The 70th edition of the contest was marked by significant political tension, with Israel securing a second-place finish amid intense protests and calls for its exclusion.

The victory is being hailed in Bulgaria as a symbol of the nation's growing cultural influence on the continent.

However, the contest's governing body faces ongoing pressure, with several founding member nations threatening to boycott future events over the handling of political controversies.