Category: Bulgaria

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria confirmed a 20 million euro budget for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, as Deputy Prime Minister and BNT push host city preparations Preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 are moving forward as the Bulgarian government officially confirmed the allocation of €20 million in public funding to host the event in the coastal city of Burgas next year. Following leaks from Bulgaria's draft state budget in early July, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, who chairs the interagency committee organizing the event, officially confirmed the news after visiting the city with Mayor Dimitar Nikolov to review the initial stage of preparations. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Breakdown of the Initial Budget The initial allocation of €20 million will be divided into two main categories: €15 Million: Designated as the required financial guarantee to secure the organization of the contest. €5 Million: Allocated immediately for urgent organizational needs and to launch public procurement procedures. An additional budget will...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU confirms jury voting will return for the Eurovision 2027 semi-finals in Burgas, maintaining a mixed system alongside the public vote. Today (Tuesday), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed in an official update to the Eurovision rules that the jury will also take part in the semi-finals of the upcoming contest to be held in May 2027 in Burgas. They will continue to constitute a significant part of the results there, the main purpose of which is naturally to select the 10 qualifiers for the Grand Final from each semi-final. This step completely contradicts the rulebook published by the EBU last week, following their statement there that the semi-final results would be determined exclusively based on the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The updated rulebook clarifies that professional juries will continue to play a role in determining the semi-final results and in deciding which countries will advance to the Eurovision Grand...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA reacts to Burgas winning Eurovision 2027 hosting rights, while Netta Barzilai’s prediction curse finally comes to an end. Burgas has won the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, beating the proposal submitted by the Bulgarian capital Sofia. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts Eurovision, following DARA's historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, last May. The choice of Burgas also ended Netta Barzilai's streak of failed predictions. Known among Eurovision fans as the "cursed winner" who could never correctly predict the host city, Netta finally got it right this year. DARA herself had also incorrectly predicted the host city, and reacted to Burgas being chosen by joking that the "curse" had now been transferred from Netta to her. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Very Surprised” In an interview with The Guardian, DARA said she was “very surprised by the choice of Burgas to host Eurovision 2027, but thinks that...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev announces KZP monitoring over outrageous €118,000 Burgas rental ads for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. Eurovision 2027, set to take place in the Bulgarian resort city of Burgas next May, is still many months away, but the city's short-term rental market is already surging. Following reports of exorbitant prices and bizarre online listings, Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (KZP) announced that it will enforce strict oversight and intervene in any case of unfair commercial practices. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev, Chairman of the Commission, clarified in an interview with the national broadcaster Nova TV that the authority will closely monitor real estate offers surrounding the song contest taking place in the city in May 2027, acting decisively as soon as unlawful behavior is suspected. "Comical Listing": €118,000 for One Week Aleksandar Kolyachev explicitly addressed a listing that made waves online in recent days, which offered a residential apartment in Burgas for an astronomical price...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT rejected Sofia's bid for Eurovision 2027 in favor of Burgas, sparking a failed local protest and revealing hidden arena and sustainability plans. Last night (Friday), a protest organized by residents of Sofia was scheduled to take place in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) headquarters under the banner "We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia", following the selection of the tourist city Burgas as the host city. In a statement, the organizers argued that it is very difficult to professionally justify choosing Burgas over the capital, especially for a massive international event like the Eurovision Song Contest. They emphasized that Sofia possesses a large stadium, an international airport with a direct and fast metro connection to the city center, advanced transportation, and the largest supply of accommodations in the country. On the surface, everything indicated that a legitimate demonstration was being organized, but when the time came, no one showed up to protest. ...

(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...

(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...

(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,...

 (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...