Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with singer Dara and the party anthem “Bangaranga.” Multiple outlets report it is Bulgaria’s first Eurovision victory. The final outcome is described as close and determined by the combined scores from national juries and public televoting. Reporting across sources says Dara finishes first with 516 points total. Israel’s Noam Bettan is reported to place second with the song “Michelle,” after leading at points in the voting process, including a strong showing in televoting before the final result is announced.

Several sources also note that the contest is overshadowed by controversy linked to Israel’s continued participation. Protests and calls for boycott are mentioned as part of the broader atmosphere surrounding the event. Ukraine is also referenced by one outlet as finishing ninth with its entry “Ridnym,” performed by LELÉKA and Yaroslav Dzhus. Overall coverage centers on Bulgaria’s first title, the late vote reveal, and the political tensions present during the televised event.