Venice Architecture & Culture: Bulgaria’s “Pseudonature” project—its 19th Venice Architecture Biennale entry—heads to Sofia on June 3 with a performance and discussion at the Sold Out Gallery, then moves to Plovdiv’s Regional Ethnographic Museum (June 13–Aug 15), exploring nature vs technology and AI-era sustainability through a solar-powered “artificial snow” paradox. Bookfest & BTA: At Bookfest International in Bucharest (Bulgaria Guest of Honour), the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) unveiled a Romanian-language edition of its LIK magazine, “BG SPA – Health Through Water,” spotlighting Bulgaria’s certified spa and wellness sites and boosting Bulgaria–Romania tourism ties. Local Culture Calendar: Varna Summer International Theatre Festival opens in Varna with an 11-day lineup mixing top Bulgarian productions and international guests, while organizers warn that cultural funding decisions still come too close to festival dates. Heritage & Memory: Hundreds joined the annual Kozloduy–Okolchitsa hiking commemoration for Hristo Botev, with reenactments, wreath-laying, and prayers; similar tributes were held by Bulgarians abroad, including a wreath ceremony in Budapest. EU Youth & Work: Eurostat data show NEET rates (15–29, not working and not in education) fell across the EU to 11% in 2025, but Romania remains highest (19.2%), with Bulgaria at 13.8%.