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Eurovision Shockwave: Bulgaria’s Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with the party anthem “Bangaranga,” scoring 516 points and beating Israel’s Noam Bettan into second place as the final vote swung dramatically at the end. Cyprus Spotlight: Cyprus finished 19th overall with Antigoni Buxton’s “Jalla” (75 points), a far cry from the top spots but still a clear presence on the night’s scoreboard. Bigger Backdrop: The contest was again wrapped in politics and protests, including a boycott over Israel’s participation, turning the glitter into something sharper and more tense. Crime Crackdown: Elsewhere in the week’s headlines, an international operation dismantled a fake-medicines network across Europe, with raids across multiple countries and major website shutdowns. Culture Calendar: Cyprus also kept busy with Minthis Music Festival 2026 announced for July 8–12, bringing international acts to Paphos.

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