Eurovision: Bulgaria wins, Israel second amid boycotts over its participation

jury and the public vote, beating second-placed Israel in a tense final.

Ultimately, the 27-year-old enjoyed a truly decisive win, finishing 173 points ahead of Israel’s Noam Bettan – the biggest ever winning margin in the contest’s history.

Her triumph also marked Bulgaria’s first ever victory in the pop song contest, and the first time since 2017 that continue reading …