Czech Government Reconsiders Plan to Shut Sofia Cultural Center After Bulgarian Protests

The planned closure of the Czech Center in Sofia may be reconsidered after public pressure in Bulgaria prompted a reaction from Czech authorities, according to statements shared by activist Evgenia Bernstein. Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka has reportedly instructed that the decision to shut down the Sofia-based cultural institution should not be treated as final. The move signals that the issue remains open while internal review continues in Prague. ...