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Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
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Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

NPR News · May 17, 2026, 12:48 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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

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