AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEurovision Comeback: North Macedonia confirmed it will return to Eurovision next year after a four-year absence, with MRT saying it will definitely send an entry to the 2027 contest in Sofia. Bulgarian Hosting Watch: Bulgaria’s Deputy PM Ivo Hristov put the 2027 Eurovision bill at EUR 20–30 mln, stressing a dedicated budget line plus EBU and national sponsorship, and pointing to rising hotel interest in Sofia. Creative Freedom Debate: Europe’s screenwriters’ federation (FSE) says the backlash around Vincent Bolloré’s growing media control is part of a wider threat to freedom of creation across Europe, after Canal+ signaled it won’t work with letter signatories. Culture & Faith: Sofia’s St Joseph’s Catholic Concathedral marked its 20th consecration anniversary, while a Bulgarian parliamentary delegation headed to Vatican and Rome for May 24 Cyril and Methodius celebrations. Language Diplomacy: A British Parliament event pushed for Bulgarian to become a matriculation subject in UK schools. Aviation Inspiration: Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport will host an air show on June 13 aimed at young people.
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