Eurovision 2027 Prep: Bulgaria’s Cabinet set up an organizing committee for Eurovision 2027, chaired by Deputy PM Ivo Hristov, with ministers and BNT tasked with venues, security, infrastructure and accompanying events. Culture & Tech: Bulgaria’s BTA LIK Hour features Dr. Alistair Cockburn on digitalizing cultural heritage, stressing “collaborate to deliver” and using open innovation and open science. Kids & Families: Kids Expo Sofia 2026 returns May 29–June 1 around St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with free entry, hands-on activities, sports demos and cultural programs. Bulgarian Diaspora: Nishka ot Koren Festival in Münster drew nearly 3,000 Bulgarians, with folk dances, Cyrillic-themed areas and a traditional kavarma cooking attraction. EU Social Snapshot: Eurostat reports Bulgaria’s NEET rate among 15–29-year-olds fell to 13.8% in 2025, while youth labour market vulnerability remains a key theme in trilateral talks. Safety Online: EU co-funded hotlines logged millions of reports of illegal child content in 2025, with Bulgaria flagged as hosting the most criminal webpages in the bloc. Euro-Work Reality Check: A €100,000 salary can mean very different take-home pay across Europe, and Bulgaria tops the list in estimated net earnings.