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Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contest

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara's party anthem Bangaranga, beating 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna. Israeli's Noam Bettan came in second after the contest faced protests against the country's participation.

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Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contestBulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara's party anthem Bangaranga, beating 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna. Israeli's Noam Bettan came in second after the contest faced protests against the country's participation.
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