Recent months have brought a series of changes in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the ...

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was marked by great music, and by continuing controversy over Israel’s participation.

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home.

Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna ...

It would have been satisfyingly wonderful if Noam Bettan had won but Bulgaria’s Dara stood out by defying the nasty snubbing of the Jewish state and liking the song Michelle on Instagram ...

Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaraga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's ...

The Eurovision Song Contest final arrives Saturday with tight security and rainy weather failing to dampen fans' enthusiasm.

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th ...

Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan ...

This year’s contest was overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over Israel’s ...

Bulgaria claimed a dramatic victory over second placed Israel, in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza.