VIENNA, May 16 (Reuters) – Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday at a final marked by five countries’ boycott over Gaza. “Bangaranga”, sung by Dara, came ahead of second-placed Israel when points from a public vote and national juries were tallied. (Reporting by Francois MurphyEditing by Dave Graham)
World
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest ahead of Israel
Audio By Carbonatix
VIENNA, May 16 (Reuters) – Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday at a final marked by five countries’ boycott over Gaza.
“Bangaranga”, sung by Dara, came ahead of second-placed Israel when points from a public vote and national juries were tallied.
(Reporting by Francois MurphyEditing by Dave Graham)