Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov and BNT Director General Milena Milotinova say preparations are already underway for Eurovision 2027, with transparent procurement steps launched on Aug 14 and a big focus on transport, logistics, security and hospitality so delegations “feel at home.” Art & memory in Sofia: The Union of Bulgarian Artists opens “We Came to Be Human” on Sept 1 (through Sept 24), curated by Krasimir Linkov, pairing Turkish artists Mustafa Horasan and Hüseyin Işık—now also a memorial after Horasan’s death—exploring identity, vulnerability and the bonds of friendship. Underwater heritage day: The Underwater Heritage Institute marks the first International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage on Aug 21 (UNESCO’s 2001 convention anniversary) with screenings, lectures and discussions across Varna, Burgas, Sozopol, Sofia and the Plovdiv region, spotlighting Black Sea archaeology. Craft heritage spotlight: Veliko Tarnovo hosts exhibitions under “The Path of Bulgarian Kilims,” promoting kilim-making traditions and supporting plans for a Kilim-Making Museum, with displays tracing the craft from fleece to finished textile. Foster care push in Varna: A Varna discussion urges better pay and more stability for foster parents and social workers, including letting foster parents choose civil vs employment contracts and extending support for young people after age 18. Culture abroad, Bulgaria in focus: Bulgaria will be highlighted at Luxembourg’s CinEast Festival in October with a “Focus on Bulgaria” programme of films plus concerts, a photography project and a Bulgarian Evening featuring culinary traditions.