Migration & Public Order: In Belfast, residents were evacuated after a building fire broke out during anti-immigration protests following a suspected migrant beheading attempt, as clashes escalated and rioters set vehicles and homes alight. Eurovision Watch: Bulgaria says it has made “remarkably fast” progress on preparations to host Eurovision 2027, with officials citing strong institutional coordination and the chance to showcase Bulgarian culture worldwide. Folk & Youth Culture: A children’s dance group from Taraclia (Moldova) won top honours at Ruse’s Golden Gadulka festival, highlighting Bulgarian folklore across borders. Art Exchange: Mission Gallery in Sofia will open “Beyond the Surface,” a Brazil-Bulgaria contemporary art exhibition exploring memory and identity, running until late August. Roma Leadership on Screen: Three short documentaries about young Roma leaders premiered at BTA, with EU-funded materials aimed at schools and civic engagement. Education Reform: A forum on vocational and dual education reports about 11,000 Bulgarian students in dual programmes and 720 employers, pointing to skills shortages and closer business involvement. Sports & Policy: Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov outlined priorities for sport and youth policy, including plans to appoint a second deputy minister. Bulgaria-China Ties: Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin met Bulgarian leaders and signed an MoU on labour and skills cooperation, including lifelong learning and gender equality. Music Spotlight: Sean Paul’s “Timeless Tour” included a stop in Sofia, underscoring continued global demand for dancehall. International Arts: Five Bulgarian history, culture and art exhibitions open in Slovakia this June, with venues in Bratislava and beyond. Controversy at D-Day: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Normandy speech drew heavy backlash for linking migration to “invasion” rhetoric, with critics calling it offensive and historically tone-deaf.