AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Culture Diplomacy: Bulgaria’s National Board of Tourism marked its 20th anniversary with a gala under “4 Seasons 4 You,” with President Iliana Iotova stressing that modern visitors come for culture, cuisine and local life—not just rest. Cultural Routes Push: A national event in Plovdiv and Hisarya spotlights Council of Europe Cultural Routes, from thermal towns to Danube wine heritage, aiming to boost cultural tourism across Bulgaria’s interior. Eurovision 2027 Prep: The organizing committee held its first meeting in Sofia, with ministers and BNT discussing logistics, security, infrastructure and Bulgaria’s cultural programme for the 2027 contest. Art & Identity: Zahari Kamenov’s exhibition “Bregovete na Itaka” opened in Art Gallery Vejdi, with speakers linking the “Ithaca” theme to what it means to feel at home. Education Budget: The Education Ministry presented a draft 2026 budget including 5% pay indexation for teachers from January 1. Religious Freedom: The European Court of Human Rights ruled Bulgaria must not use an overly broad “religious propaganda” ban to block Jehovah’s Witnesses from door-to-door evangelization. Public Health: Measles cases in Bulgaria reached 364, including 300 children, with vaccination coverage and outbreak response in focus.
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