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Bulgaria's Eurovision 2027 hosting to cost up to EUR 30 million

Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 is projected to cost Bulgaria between EUR 20 million and EUR 30 million, but the event is expected to yield excellent financial returns, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov announced on Thursday.

21 May 2026-12:42
Eurovision 2026 final becomes Bulgaria’s second most-watched broadcast in history after landmark victory

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final has become one of the most-watched television events in Bulgaria’s history, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers as Bulgaria secured victory in Vienna.

17 May 2026-16:58
Eurovision faces growing backlash as Israel controversy overshadows historic final

The Eurovision Song Contest is facing mounting criticism and political pressure after another year of controversy surrounding Israel’s participation, despite a historic victory for Bulgaria at the 2026 grand final in Vienna.

17 May 2026-15:07
Protests erupt in Vienna over Israel’s Eurovision participation as security tightened at grand final - VIDEO

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Vienna ahead of the Eurovision 2026 grand final, protesting against Israel’s participation in the contest as tensions linked to the war in Gaza continued to surround the event.

17 May 2026-11:11
Eurovision sparks political clash as Israeli defence minister reacts to European boycotts

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reacted to the results of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna by congratulating Israeli performer Noam Bettan for finishing second, while also criticising several European countries that protested Israel’s participation.

17 May 2026-10:19
Shock result stuns Eurovision fans after chaotic final in Vienna - VIDEO

Bulgaria’s representative won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Bangaranga”, collecting 516 points after a spectacular final filled with different music styles, dramatic staging and energetic performances.

17 May 2026-07:24
Eurovision 2026 semi-final two draws 680,000 viewers in Austria

An average audience of 680,000 viewers watched Semi-Final Two of Eurovision 2026 live on Austria’s ORF 1, with the broadcast achieving a 32% audience share during the final hour of the contest.

15 May 2026-16:31
Canada invited to join Eurovision as contest opens door to expansion

Canada has been told it would be welcome to join the Eurovision Song Contest if it chooses to apply, according to the competition’s director, following growing interest from Ottawa in exploring participation.

15 May 2026-09:45
Eurovision 2026 final running order revealed ahead of Vienna showdown

The official running order for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 has been revealed ahead of Saturday night’s contest in Vienna, where 25 countries will compete for the trophy.

15 May 2026-09:11
Eurovision hit by massive ratings drop amid Gaza boycott calls

The Eurovision Song Contest suffered a sharp decline in television audiences during Tuesday’s first semi-final as boycott calls intensified over Israel’s participation in the competition.

15 May 2026-09:00