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Euro-Seagull Set to Become Eurovision 2027 Mascot in Burgas

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas is set to introduce Euro-Seagull as the official Eurovision 2027 mascot, originating from the local Burgas Puppet Theatre. The Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas, is expected to feature "Euro-Seagull" as its mascot, as reported by the Greek Eurovision site Eurovisionfun. The mascot, born out of the local puppet theatre, is expected to bring a lot of color, freedom, and artistic spirit to Europe's biggest stage. What is the role of mascots in the contest, how has the tradition strengthened in recent years, and what does the seagull of Burgas symbolize? ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Puppet Theatre Stage to the Eurovision Stage The expected choice of "Euro-Seagull" is no coincidence: the colorful character comes directly from the theatre production “Burgaski Glarusi” (in English: "Seagulls of Burgas"), which was staged by the city's puppet theatre. The local theatre team is the one that will...

Protesters Demand Eurovision 2027 Move to Sofia

August 14, 2026August 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia residents protest BNT choosing Burgas for Eurovision 2027, claiming political motives behind the hosting decision. Tensions are running high in Bulgaria as a protest titled “We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia” is scheduled for tonight (Friday) at 17:00 CET (18:00 local time) in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) building. Residents of the capital and demonstration organizers are strongly protesting the decision to award the hosting rights for next year's contest to Burgas instead of Sofia. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Infrastructure and City Advantages Protesters argue that choosing Burgas over the capital is difficult to justify for an event of Eurovision's scale. In explanatory statements released by the protest organizers, they highlight Sofia's prominent advantages: Accommodation capacity: The country's biggest accommodation capacity. City infrastructure: An extensive transport network capable of handling tens of thousands of tourists. Main arena: Sofia's largest arena, meeting European Broadcasting Union (EBU) standards. Transport and accessibility: An international...

Burgas Chosen as Host City of Eurovision 2027

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas has officially been selected to host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. When will the contest take place, and in which venue? All the full details about Eurovision 2027 are here! The bidding process for selecting the host city of Eurovision 2027 has concluded: the EBU, together with the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, announced today that Burgas will host next year’s contest in Bulgaria! Eurovision 2027 will mark the 71th edition since the competition’s establishment in 1956. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram A post shared by EuroMixNews (@euromix.en) Burgas Wins the Host City Bid Burgas secured the right to host the contest next year, after surpassing Sofia’s proposal. This will be Bulgaria’s first time hosting Eurovision, following the victory of DARA at Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, this past May. For Burgas, this will be the first time hosting a Eurovision event, following Sofia's hosting of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. The selected venue,...

Eurovision 2027 host city: BNT delays announcement between Burgas & Sofia

August 11, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT postpones the Eurovision 2027 host city reveal following security developments in Bulgaria as Burgas and Sofia compete to host the contest. Despite the immense anticipation among Eurovision fans for the reveal of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, followers of the contest will have to wait another day following a further delay to the announcement. This time, the hold-up is unrelated to the selection process itself, which has reportedly been finalized, but is instead due to a major security incident in Bulgaria that requires near-exclusive media coverage on Wednesday, the original scheduled reveal date. The past week has been packed with dramatic developments surrounding the choice of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. As widely reported over recent days, the story began with the postponement of the initial announcement date. Subsequent tracking showed Burgas gaining strong momentum in the betting odds, alongside emerging rumors of internal disagreements regarding the final selection. Following official...

Burgas Airport Reveals Flight Expansions for Eurovision 2027

August 10, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas Airport reveals its logistical plans for Eurovision 2027, as the Bulgarian host city race against Sofia reaches its dramatic final days. The past week has been riddled with dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027. By Saturday, Burgas had overtaken Sofia in the leading betting odds, and it currently sits at the top of the table with approximately an 80% chance of being the host city. Last night, it was reported that the host city will be revealed this coming Wednesday. Now, as reported by the Greek website Eurovisionfun, Burgas Airport has revealed its preparations for the possibility that the city will be selected, alongside plans to add flights and capacity during the Eurovision period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparing to Welcome Tens of Thousands of Fans The airport, managed by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, confirms that talks are underway with airlines to explore the possibility of adding flights and increasing...

Sofia or Burgas: Eurovision 2027 Host City To Be Revealed On Wednesday

August 9, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BREAKING: Eurovision 2027 host city to be revealed on Wednesday, August 12, following months of waiting The past week has been full of dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. As we have reported extensively this week, it all started with the delay of the host city announcement. After that, we tracked Burgas's growing strength in the betting odds, rumors of an internal conflict over the host city surfaced, denials were issued by BTN, and yesterday evening Burgas has finally done it and overtaken Sofia. Now it has been revealed that this Wednesday, August 12, we are going to get the answer to the question that has been keeping us busy since Dara's win in Vienna - where will we be heading on May? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors of Internal Conflict and Official Denials in the Host City Race Reports suggest conflicting interests regarding the Eurovision 2027 host city. The Director General of...

Eurovision 2027: Turnaround! Burgas Overtakes Sofia in the Betting Odds

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BREAKING: Burgas overtakes Sofia in the betting odds websites, becoming the leader in the race to host Eurovision 2027 in May The past week has been full of dramatic developments surrounding the selection of the host city for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. As we have reported extensively this week, it all started with the delay of the host city announcement. After that, we tracked Burgas's growing strength in the betting odds, rumors of an internal conflict over the host city surfaced, denials were issued by BTN, and now Burgas has finally done it and overtaken Sofia. This means that a city that started with almost zero chances climbed to about 30 percent this week, and is now leading the race with a massive chance of winning. As of now, Burgas has surged to a 68 percent chance of winning the hosting rights and continues to rise at this very moment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumors of Internal Conflict...

Is Burgas about to snatch the hosting rights from Sofia?

August 6, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The meteoric rise of the Bulgarian coastal city continues at full speed. our EuroMix team estimates that the turnaround is closer than ever, and the crowning of Burgas is just around the corner. The tension in Bulgaria ahead of the announcement of the Eurovision 2027 host city is reaching a boiling point, and it seems we are on the verge of a real sensation. We recently reported on the surprising awakening of Burgas in the betting odds, but now this trend is turning into a flood. The coastal city on the Black Sea is not only closing the gap with the favorite Sofia, but it also genuinely threatens to snatch the right to host the biggest music competition in the world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Updated Data Changing the Picture Following the initial jump in the betting sites, the momentum of Burgas refuses to calm down. According to the latest data from the largest betting site, Burgas surges...

Burgas Closes The Gap With Sofia In The Race To Host Eurovision 2027

August 2, 2026 by Talor Fishler Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The chances of Burgas hosting Eurovision 2027 have sharply increased. Here Are All the details on the turning point on the way to Bulgaria. Drama in the race to host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria: Following the delay of the host city announcement and while public and expert estimations have so far strongly leaned in favor of the capital Sofia, a sharp plot twist was recorded over the last 48 hours. The city of Burgas, previously considered to have no chance of hosting with slim odds of about 8% on betting sites, received a surprising boost. Its chances to win the bid surged to a peak of 33% yesterday, and today they have settled back towards 30%, making it a significant player in the battle to host the competition! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What happened In The last 48 Hours? Recent reports indicate that officials in Bulgaria, combined with local preparation teams, managed to present a cohesive infrastructure and hosting...

Eurovision 2027: Host City Announcement Delayed Past July 31st

July 31, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Disappointment for fans: reports claimed the Eurovision 2027 host city would be revealed today, July 31st, but the announcement won't be today. When will it be? Disappointment for fans: Over recent weeks, rumors circulated suggesting that the Eurovision 2027 host city would be unveiled today, July 31st, 2026. Anticipation was high as fans eagerly waited to learn which city would secure the hosting honors. However, these expectations were in vain. According to a report by the Greek website eurovisionfun, the announcement will not take place today and has been pushed back. This leaves the major question unanswered: When will the host city finally be revealed? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the committee responsible for selecting the host city has already convened, and the choice has been made. The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT previously released a schedule hinting that the reveal would occur during July. Nevertheless, the announcement is now expected to happen later, most likely next...