Film & Festivals: The Serbian/Bulgarian/Croatian doc “Wheels of Forgotten Dreams” premiered in Shanghai and sold out all three screenings, spotlighting Balkan emigrant truck drivers and the loneliness of life on the road. Cinema Awards: Transilvania IFF’s industry prizes went to Romanian projects “The Fear’s Artist” and “We Won’t Get Old Together,” with a new €30,000 Transilvania HBO Award shared by both. Culture in Public Space: Musicautor’s Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative wrapped at Ivan Vazov National Theatre with nine newly commissioned school hymns, a flash mob with pupils and the Bulgarian National Radio Children’s Choir, and certificates for donated songs. Religion & Community: Bulgaria’s National Muslim Conference in Sofia elected Ahmed Hasanov as Grand Mufti and Mustafa Hadzhi as Supreme Muslim Council Chairman, while Deputy PM Ivo Hristov stressed equal rights and unity. Heritage & Archaeology: Excavations at Heraclea Sintica uncovered parts of an earlier Temple of Heracles beneath the existing sanctuary, pointing to a longer cult history. Local Faith Building: In Vasilyovo, villagers have been funding a chapel dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin for over 15 years, with over €20,000 still needed to finish. Arts Education: Digital Arts master’s students will stage a 24-hour performance in Sofia, marking the next step from graduation works to public debut.