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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as France finishes 11th
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Bulgaria has won the Eurovision 2026 contest in Vienna with Dara performing Bangaranga. France, represented by Monroe with her song Regarde !, finished in 11th place with 158 points.
Bambie Thug has pulled out of Bludfest and will take a break from touring. The decision follows advice from management to focus on mental and physical health. The festival is scheduled for June 27 in Hradec Králové, Czechia.
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Bulgaria secured a surprise victory at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Dara claimed the win with her song Bangaranga at the 70th annual event held in Vienna.
Pre-favorite Felicia claimed victory in Melodifestivalen 2026 despite a persistent cold and high fever. She won with the entry 'My system' scoring 161 points, ahead of Greczula and Medina. Felicia expressed surprise at the win and described the feeling as unreal.
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Following DARA's selection as performer in January, Bulgaria has chosen 'Bangaranga' as her song for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The winner emerged from a national final on February 28 organized by broadcaster BNT, where DARA performed three tracks and 'Bangaranga' topped jury and public votes.
Eleven entrants in Portugal's Festival da Canção have refused to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 if selected, protesting Israel's participation amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. The artists' joint statement highlights inconsistencies in the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) policies compared to Russia's exclusion. Portugal's broadcaster RTP vows to proceed with the selection process and contest entry.
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Euroopan yleisradioliitto (EBU) on päättänyt, että Israel voi osallistua Eurovision laulukilpailuun 2026 jäsenmaiden äänestäessä uusien sääntöjen puolesta. Useat maat, mukaan lukien Alankomaat, Espanja, Irlanti ja Slovenia, ovat ilmoittaneet boikotoivansa tapahtumaa Wienissä. Ruotsi äänesti sääntöjen puolesta ja aikoo osallistua, mikäli osallistujia riittää.