Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Bulgaria's Dara has won this year's Eurovision, finishing 173 points ahead of Israel's Noam Bettan in the grand final. Her track "Bangaranga" proved surprisingly popular with both the jury and the public vote, securing a decisive win. This marks Bulgaria's first ever victory in the contest and the first time since 2017 that the juries and public agreed on the same winner. The win comes amidst a politically charged edition of the contest, with several countries boycotting it over Israel's participation.