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In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus

A Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient relic, adorned with elaborate carvings, was used as outdoor furniture for years. The incident highlights Bulgaria's struggle with rampant looting of its rich archaeological heritage…

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I went bar hopping around Bulgaria’s capital Sofia – these are the best spots for craft beer

From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city.

Euronews

The Dreamed Adventure review – beautiful but opaque Bulgarian tale of digging up the past

Cannes film festival: Valeska Grisebach’s complex drama tracks an archaeologist whose mountain dig is interrupted by an old friend with rather dirtier hands

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Eurovision winner Dara turns Sofia into a giant ‘Bangaranga’ party

Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city.

Euronews

Eurovision Song Contest 2027 potential host cities: What to do in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas

From the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe to the Bulgarian Riviera, here’s where the 71st edition might be held.

Euronews

Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy

Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria's first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna.

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Eurovision 2026: a win for Bulgaria, fourth for Australia, and continued controversy for broadcasters

In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria have taken home the crystal microphone trophy for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara’s infectious dance hit Bangaranga.

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Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home

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‘A quiet belief everything’s going to be all right’: Bulgarians celebrate Dara’s Eurovision win with Bangaranga

Bulgaria’s first-ever win in European song contest delivers ray of hope at turbulent time after years of political instability

The Guardian - UK

10 Photos of Eurovision 2026 Winner, Dara Dude: Bulgaria Wins Amid 5-Nation Boycott as UK Crashes to Last Place With 'Nul Points'

Dara's Bangaranga gives Bulgaria its first Eurovision win in a tense Vienna final marked by protests, a five‑nation boycott and another painful 'nul points' night for the UK.

International Business Times UK

UK’s 2026 Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer issues statement after coming last

Youtuber Sam Battle is the third UK entry in a row to earn zero in the public vote

The Independent UK

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. France finished in 11th place.

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Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy

Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show.

Euronews

UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place.

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Eurovision 2026: UK’s Look Mum No Computer last as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place amid protests

The Independent UK

Tension, tears and Bangaranga: Bulgaria wins a historic, fraught Eurovision Song Contest

Contest viewed by estimated 120 million people, with Bulgaria beating Israel thanks to huge score in public vote

The Guardian - UK

Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga

The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel

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Bulgaria win Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria's Dara has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

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Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria crowned winner in spectacular final in Vienna, with Israel second

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Meet DARA, Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest champion

Pop singer triumphed with her energetic dance track ‘Bangaranga’, beating Israel in the song contest held in Vienna, Austria

Euronews

Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?

The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole.

Cycling News

Jonas Vingegaard loses key climbing teammate still struggling with aftereffects of bad Giro d'Italia crash

Wilco Kelderman abandons the Corsa Rosa before stage to Cosenza after crashing heavily in Bulgaria on stage 2

Cycling News

'He's got that resilience' - Enric Mas stays out of trouble and on track at the Giro d'Italia with slow-burning GC bid

After seven Tours and seven Vueltas, Movistar racer taking part in first-ever Giro d'Italia at 30

Euronews

International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia

Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries.

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250,000 fans in Sofia, a packed Lidl car park, and flamingos – Giro d'Italia reflections from a crash-marred but memorable Bulgarian Grande Partenza

James Moultrie's impressions from the ground at the build-up and first three stages of the 2026 race in Eastern Europe

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