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EntertainmentMay 17, 2026

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision for the First Time as Dara's 'Bangaranga' Storms Vienna

Bulgaria claimed its first-ever Eurovision Song Contest victory on May 16, when 24-year-old singer Darina Yotova — performing as Dara — won the 70th edition of the contest at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna with the song 'Bangaranga.' She finished with 516 points and became the first artist since Salvador Sobral in 2017 to top both the jury and public votes, meaning next year's contest will be hosted in Sofia.

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