Bulgaria Adds Eurovision 2027 Funding to 2026 Budget Plan

Bulgaria’s government has officially launched preparations for the 2026 state budget, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev confirming that hosting Eurovision in 2027 will receive its own dedicated funding line following DARA’s victory in Vienna. During a briefing at the Council of Ministers, Donev openly celebrated Bulgaria’s success at Eurovision, saying the state budget next year would include “another item” specifically linked to organizing the contest. He praised DARA’s achievement while outlining what he described as a difficult financial situation inherited from previous administrations. ...