Cultural Education: BTA’s LIK magazine presented its May issue “The Bulgarian Candlelight” at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, spotlighting Stoyan Mihaylovski and the Cyril and Methodius celebrations, while the Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative reached 31,000 children across Bulgaria and Bolhrad (Ukraine) through newly created school anthems. Community & Identity: A flash mob in front of the theatre brought students and the BNR Children’s Choir together with the new anthem themes, as Education Minister Georgi Valchev and BTA leaders framed school songs as a bridge between generations. Religion & Leadership: Bulgaria’s National Muslim Conference will elect a new Chief Mufti on June 21 at the National Palace of Culture, with over 1,000 delegates and two candidates for Chief Mufti. EU & Lifestyle Funding: The European Commission cleared Bulgaria’s fourth Recovery and Resilience payment request, unlocking about €1.1bn after Sofia met 23 of 26 milestones, with remaining items tied to culture and water/sanitation. Tourism Push: Bulgaria is preparing a campaign to attract more Turkish visitors, leaning on gastronomy and heritage sites like Heraclea Sintica and Roman remains in Plovdiv. Travel Practicalities: Heathrow warned travellers heading to Spain, France, Greece and other Schengen areas about extra queues from the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout.