Bulgaria wins Eurovision after contest overshadowed by boycott over Israel’s participation

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Bulgaria’s Dara has triumphed at this year’s Eurovision following a politically charged edition of the contest which has been roiled by several countries boycotting it over Israel’s ongoing participation. This is a developing story and will be updated. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros.