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

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Bulgaria’s Dara has triumphed at this year’s Eurovision following a politically charged edition of the contest, which has been roiled by several countries boycotting it over Israel’s ongoing participation. Her track “Bangaranga,” a catchy club hit performed with slick choreography, was expected to do well but proved surprisingly popular

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Pro-Palestinian groups pictured protesting in Vienna on Tuesday.

Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Despite Eurovision’s insistence it is apolitical, politics has always been part of the continent-wide song contest, as much a feature as whatever constellation of pyrotechnics and power ballads are on display that year. But where, previously, politics was somewhat of a punchline, a useful indicator for cynical fans to

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