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Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on May 16, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. Bulgaria secured its first victory in the history of the competition with the singer Dara and her song titled Bangaranga, which translates from Jamaican Patois to mean a beautiful mess or joyful chaos. Greece, represented by Akylas with the song Ferto, finished in tenth place with 220 points. Cyprus was represented by Antigoni Buxton, who performed the song Jalla and placed nineteenth. The final featured 25 countries, with the interval act showcasing former contestants including Lordi, Verka Serduchka, and Alexander Rybak. Voting was open to international audiences via a global platform for the first time, counting as one additional country's vote. Despite early betting favorites such as Finland, the competition concluded with Bulgaria taking the trophy.

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