Bulgaria celebrated a landmark moment at the 70th edition of Eurovision, as Dara delivered a winning performance that brought the country first place in the competition with a commanding lead.
Her song “Bangaranga” dominated both the jury and public vote, securing a total of 516 points. Israel finished second with 343 points, while Romania placed third with 296. Bulgaria first emerged as the favorite among the professional juries, collecting 204 points, including maximum 12-point scores from Australia, Malta, Denmark and Lithuania.
The televote widened the gap even further, adding another 312 points and turning Bulgaria’s victory into one of the most decisive results of the evening.
An emotional Dara struggled to process the outcome moments after lifting the trophy. “I hope you felt ‘Bangaranga’. I still can’t comprehend what is happening,” she told the audience after the final results were announced.
The singer explained that the title of the song represents a feeling of inner power and emotional balance. “‘Bangaranga’ is a feeling of strength, to overcome fear with special energy. When you are in harmony with nature and the world, then you can achieve anything,” she said.
