Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Saturday, securing Bulgaria’s first-ever victory in the competition with her energetic dance anthem “Bangaranga.”
Dara triumphed over 24 other finalists during the grand final, impressing both national juries and viewers with a high-energy performance and tightly choreographed routine. Israeli singer Noam Bettan finished in second place, while Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu came third.
Although not considered among the pre-contest favourites, Dara gained momentum throughout Eurovision week.
The final, hosted in Austria after last year’s Austrian victory, once again drew millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.