Bulgaria clinches Eurovision 2026 victory with Greek‑crafted song “Bangaranga”

Bulgaria’s entry DARA won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the track “Bangaranga”. The song was co‑written and produced by Greek composer Dimitris Kontopoulos, a veteran of the competition who has previously created entries for Greece, Russia, Azerbaijan and Moldova. Kontopoulos said the goal was to place Bulgaria in the top ten and praised the performer, Akyla, calling her “very charismatic” and congratulating her on the achievement. He also urged listeners “not to hit Greece”, noting that a top‑ten finish is a “fantastic position”. Kontopoulos’s involvement highlights his continued influence on the contest, having been behind past hits such as Greece’s 2009 entry “This Is Our Night” and the 2021 song “Last Dance”.