Cultural Diaspora: Nishka ot Koren Festival pulled nearly 3,000 Bulgarians to Munster, with 21 folk dance groups, Cyrillic-themed activities and a big Sts Cyril and Methodius focus. Family & Learning: Kids Expo Sofia 2026 runs May 29–June 1 at St Alexander Nevsky Square with free entry, hands-on workshops, sports demos and Bulgarian athletes. Arts & Heritage: Sofia City Art Gallery will host an exhibition of Veselin Staykov’s 120th birth anniversary (June 3–July 19), featuring over 150 works from graphic series to applied stamp designs. Media & Language: BTA signed a systematic partnership with Burgas Art Gallery, expanding weekly, copyright-cleared art content for Bulgarian and international outlets. Digital Safety: EU hotlines report a surge in child sexual abuse material reports; Bulgaria is flagged as the worst EU host for criminal webpages. Youth & Work: Eurostat data shows Bulgaria’s NEET rate (ages 15–29) fell to 13.8% in 2025, still among the highest in the EU. EU Politics: Brussels watchdog scrutiny targets the right-wing ESN party over alleged anti-immigration, anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ posts. Tourism Policy: Bulgaria’s tourism ministry met EU officials in Brussels on sustainable tourism, transport connectivity and Eurovision 2027-linked “mega events” planning.