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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Entertainment
Roisin O'Connor

Tension, tears and Bangaranga: Bulgaria wins a historic, fraught Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria achieved its first-ever Eurovision win at the 70th annual song contest after a nail-biting final in Vienna, Austria, while the UK finished in last place, marking yet another disappointing result.

A host of colourful and controversial acts representing 25 countries battled it out at the grand final on Saturday (16 May), but it was singer DARA who triumphed with her dance-pop song “Bangaranga”. She won with a total of 516 points, beating Israel’s second-place score of 343.

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