Category: Bulgaria

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirms a special Eurovision 2027 task force as Sofia, Burgas, Varna and Plovdiv compete to host the contest. Following the major win of Dara at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Bulgaria is already accelerating preparations to host Eurovision 2027. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the creation of an interministerial committee that will oversee cooperation efforts and financing for Eurovision-related events in Bulgaria next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov will lead the newly established committee, which is expected to include representatives from multiple ministries and public institutions. Radev described the victory as “a great Bulgarian success that goes far beyond the musical dimension.” He added that “it is the government’s responsibility to organize everything in the best possible way,” while stressing that “there is no time for emotions,” as preparations are already approaching rapidly - if they have not already begun. Radev also invited Dara, her team, and members...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following Dara's victory, BNT and the Bulgarian government evaluate hosting bids from Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas for Eurovision 2027 The landslide victory of Dara and the song "Bangaranga" last weekend on the grand final stage in Vienna has officially launched the preparations for Eurovision 2027 - which is expected to take place in Bulgaria. The country now faces its first complex task: choosing the host city and arena to accommodate dozens of delegations from across Europe. Currently, four different cities have officially entered the running and declared they will submit their bids to the government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The Battle for Hosting Begins The capital city, Sofia, is currently seen as the consensus and main favorite among fans and organizers, mainly due to its developed logistical infrastructure, hotel capacity, and arena sizes that meet the strict standards of the EBU. However, the race is far from over; three other major cities in the country - Burgas, Plovdiv,...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dara wins Eurovision 2026 for Bulgaria with "Bangaranga," triggering an immediate host city battle between Sofia and Burgas for 2027. Bulgarian history in Vienna! The singer Dara and her electrifying performance of the song "Bangaranga" conquered Europe, securing Bulgaria's first-ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest at its 70th edition. This historic win comes after 15 years of participation for the country in the European competition. However, it appears that no one in Bulgaria is wasting a single minute on quiet celebrations. Immediately after the victory was announced, the opening shot was fired in the battle to host Eurovision 2027, with two major cities already declaring their intentions to produce the mega-event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ Burgas Makes the First Move The first to throw down the gauntlet was the mayor of Burgas, the popular coastal city well-known to international tourists, including those from Israel. The mayor, Dimitar Nikolov, rushed to publish a public post on Facebook officially demanding that...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dara wins Eurovision 2026 for Bulgaria with "Bangaranga" as Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes runner-up in Vienna. Just moments ago, the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 came to an end in Vienna, Austria, with breathtaking drama as Dara was crowned the winner of the competition. Israel and its representative, Noam Bettan, finished in second place. The Bulgarian singer secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the song "Bangaranga", which received a total of 516 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Grand Final, held at the Wiener Stadhalle, featured performances from 25 countries and concluded with a rare moment of tension as the Bulgarian singer and Israeli artist Noam Bettan stood head-to-head on the scoreboard. Ultimately, after the winner was announced, 173 points separated first and second place. Bulgaria finished first with 204 points from the juries and 312 points from the public vote - effectively winning both voting groups. Place Country Song and Artist Points Televote Jury Running Order 1 Bulgaria "Bangaranga" - DARA 516 312 204 12 2 Israel "Michelle" - Noam Bettan 343 220 123 3 3 Romania "Choke Me"...