UNESCO Culture: Bulgaria was elected to the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2026–2030), with the Foreign Ministry citing strong national participation and anniversaries tied to UNESCO membership. Film & Festivals: Bendita Film Sales picked up international rights for Serbia/Bulgaria co-production “3 Weeks After,” premiering in the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Crystal Globe competition, a drama about violence among children. Bulgarian Culture Abroad: BTA’s LIK magazine will launch a French-language edition in Paris, “Christo and Jeanne-Claude at 90 in Eternity,” with events at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute during JR’s Pont Neuf installation. Education & Publishing: Bulgaria’s Education Minister said the 2026 budget is prepared under Finance Ministry instructions, with a focus on protecting education funding and future teacher pay. Religion & Rights: The ECHR ordered Bulgaria to allow Jehovah’s Witnesses door-to-door preaching, while Bulgaria’s PM and Foreign Minister oppose EU sanctions targeting Russian Patriarch Kirill, arguing it risks mixing war policy with religion. Lifestyle & Food: A new wave of coverage highlights fermented foods for gut health, while a Sofia-based day-tour launch spotlights beginner-friendly horseriding to Glozhene Monastery. Sports Culture: Sofia’s Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov drew readers in Athens, continuing the push for Bulgarian literature in Greek cultural life.