Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Amid Protests Against Israel

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest in Vienna, Austria, with singer Dara's party anthem "Bangaranga," beating out 24 other competitors. This was Bulgaria's first-ever victory at Eurovision. Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland boycotted the contest because of Israel's genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza; Israel's singer came in second place.

Eurovision Grand Finale on YouTube

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez posted a video message denouncing Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision contest "in the face of illegal war and also genocide, silence is not an option:" Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez is a good human being

More and more people in Europe are urging sporting and cultural organizations to eject Israel, a Middle Eastern Rogue state conducting never-ending ethnic cleansing and war, from participating in European contests and games, the same way Russia has been ejected for its brutal war against the Ukrainians.

This year five young performers from Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, and Ireland lost their opportunity to compete in Eurovision, thanks to Israel. There will be more such principled sacrifices from young performers and athletes if this Pariah nation is allowed to compete in future musical or athletic contests.

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-17 05:16 AM | Reply

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-17 06:43 AM | Reply

Again, WTF is Israel doing in a Euro competition in the first place?

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-05-17 10:56 AM | Reply

"WTF is Israel doing in a Euro competition in the first place?"

Israel competes in Eurovision because the contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), not the European Union or any geographical body. Participation is open to any active member broadcaster in good standing within the European Broadcasting Area.

This is why Amerenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijian are also in Eurovision, even though they are geographically Asian. In the past, Morrocco and Australia have also participated in it.

#4 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-05-17 11:22 AM | Reply

Again, WTF is Israel doing in a Euro competition in the first place?
#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead

It reflects the historical reality that Israel was founded by European Colonists, and is Culturally Western.

#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-05-17 11:23 AM | Reply

"Amerenia"

*Armenia

#6 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-05-17 12:22 PM | Reply