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Bulgaria's Dara Wins Eurovision

Bulgarian singer Dara wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, Bulgaria's first-ever victory.

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May 17, 2026 · 12:47 AM1 min readSource: Euronews
Bulgaria's Dara Wins Eurovision

Bulgarian singer Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries. The contest was held in Vienna on Saturday. Dara's energetic dance anthem 'Bangaranga' secured her the top spot.

Eurovision Results

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.

Contest Details

The final, hosted in Austria after last year’s Austrian victory, once again drew millions of viewers across Europe and beyond. Although not considered among the pre-contest favourites, Dara gained momentum throughout Eurovision week.

Key points

  • Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Dara's song 'Bangaranga' secured her the top spot.
  • Israeli singer Noam Bettan finished in second place.
  • Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu came third.
  • The contest was held in Vienna, Austria.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Euronews.

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