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Specialized Course on Cultural Diplomacy Brought Together Experts from Various Institutions in Sofia
On December 1st and 2nd, 2025, a specialized training course on cultural diplomacy was held in Sofia, initiated and organized by the State Institute for Culture and the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. It is being held for a second consecutive year and aims to increase professional qualifications by systematizing specialized knowledge, creating an expert environment for discussions and improving practical skills in the field of cultural diplomacy. At the opening of...
Presentation of the International Photographic Exhibition “National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage” at the Etar Open-Air Museum
A team of the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consisting of Ms. Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova – Director of the Institute and experts, visited the Etar Open-Air Museum. During the visit, fruitful meetings were held with the Director of the Museum – Prof. Svetlana Dimitrova, with the management and experts from the complex. Future opportunities for partnership, joint initiatives and exchange of professional experience aimed at the preservation and modern...
The Exhibition "Return" Gathered Art Lovers at the "Mission" Gallery
On November 20, at 6:00 p.m., the collective exhibition "Return" was opened at the "Mission" gallery of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event marked 20 years since the establishment of the plein air "Touching the Mountain of Orpheus" and attracted wide public and professional interest. A special guest at the opening was H.E. Vasil Grivna - Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Bulgaria, and among the attendees were diplomats, representatives of...
Bulgarian Participation in the Fourth European Film Festival in Pakistan
On 16 November 2025 Bulgaria was represented at the Fourth European Film Festival in Pakistan with screenings of the films „Omelette“ and „The Trap“ by director Nadejda Koseva in Karachi, Sindh Province. The Bulgarian participation, organized with the support of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, attracted strong interest from the Pakistani audience. Ambassador Irena Gancheva attended the festival in Karachi as chief...
The Exhibition "Bulgaria and the Euro" was Exhibited on the Fence of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Budapest
The exhibition of thematic posters "Bulgaria and the Euro", dedicated to the upcoming adoption of the euro as the official currency in the Republic of Bulgaria on January 1, 2026, was exhibited through specially prepared panels on the fence of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Budapest, Hungary. The initiative is a continuation of the series of events organized by the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in Hungary, aimed at promoting Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone among the Hungarian...
Opening of the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the Project "Poetry in the Metro"
On November 18, 2025, Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., the tenth anniversary edition of the project "Poetry in the Metro" will be opened at the Polish Institute in Sofia - an initiative that has been presenting European poetry in the carriages and stations of the Sofia metro. The project will be presented by Ms. Malgorzata Hejduk-Gromek, Director of the Polish Institute in Sofia, and Prof. Amelia Licheva, Editor-in-Chief of "Literary Gazette". Representatives of the institutions and embassies...
Screening of the Film “Flying with Flippers” about Alzek Misheff at the National Academy of Art
On November 11, 2025, the “Akademiya” Gallery at the National Academy of Art hosted a screening of the documentary film “Flying with Flippers”, dedicated to the life and creative path of artist Alzek Misheff, Doctor Honoris Causa of the Academy. The event was held simultaneously at the Academy’s Burgas Branch, where students also had the opportunity to watch the film and take part in the subsequent discussion. The screening was organized on the occasion of the...
EXHIBITION "RETURN" - 20 years of the plein air "Touching the Mountain of Orpheus"
Exhibition dates: November 20, 2025 – January 30, 2026 Location: "Mission" Gallery, 2 Alexander Zhendov Street Opening: November 20, 6 p.m. Curator: Yavor Kondov The State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite you to the opening of the collective exhibition "Return". The event is not only a look back at a 20-year plein air tradition, but also a symbol of the deep connection with the homeland and memory. The exhibition is dedicated to...
The State Institute for Culture and the House Museum "Pancho Vladigerov" - Sofia in a joint Partnership
In the month of the National Leaders - a holiday of spirituality, knowledge and enlightenment - on November 3, 2025, a framework agreement for cooperation was signed in Sofia between the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the House Museum "Pancho Vladigerov" - Sofia. The document was signed by the directors of the two institutions - Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova and Yuliana Karaatanasova. The agreement lays the foundation for a long-term partnership in the field...
Presentation of the poster exhibition “Re-action: Bulgaria and the Euro” at the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary
On 29 October 2025, at the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary Európa Pont, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Hungary held an event dedicated to the upcoming adoption of the euro as the official currency in the Republic of Bulgaria on 1 January 2026. The thematic poster exhibition “Re-action: Bulgaria and the Euro”, provided by the International Triennial of the Stage Poster – Sofia, was presented to ambassadors accredited to Hungary, official...
The Film "To Fly with Flippers", Dedicated to the Artist Alzek Misheff, will be Presented at the "Academy" Gallery
On the occasion of the holidays of November 1 - Day of the People's Awakeners, and November 3 - the patron saint of the National Academy of Arts and the Day of St. Pimen Zografski, the National Academy of Arts, with the assistance of the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presents the documentary film "To Fly with Flippers" by director Maria Averina, dedicated to the life and creative path of the artist Alzek Misheff, Doctor Honoris Causa of the National Academy of...
International Photography Exhibition "National Dress: Source Of Pride And Heritage" at the Etar Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
The State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria presents the international photography exhibition "National Dress: Source of Pride and Heritage" at the Etar Open-Air Ethnographic Museum. The exhibition is located in the exhibition halls above the Charlangi Workshop and will be on view from October 2025 to March 2026. This remarkable exposition organized by the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) highlights the beauty and cultural significance...
On the Occasion of the Day of the National Cultural Leaders – the exhibition “Alphabet and History” visits Kyustendil
On the occasion of November 1 – the Day of the National Cultural Leaders, the exhibition “Alphabet and History” will be opened at the Revival School at the Regional Library “Emanuil Popdimitrov” – Kyustendil, on October 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The exhibition is a joint project of the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Center for Slavic-Byzantine Studies “Ivan Duychev” at Sofia University “St. Kliment...
The First Stage Of The Project "Rethinking Cultural Cooperation In The Western Balkans" Has Been Completed
The State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs successfully implemented the first stage of the project "Rethinking Cultural Cooperation in the Western Balkans", funded under the "Official Development Assistance" program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria in partnership with the diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in the region and the Bulgarian Cultural and Information Center - Skopje. The initiative aims to promote multilateral cultural cooperation...
Screening of the Award-winning Documentary "Vasko and the Violin" in Berlin
On November 6, 2025, at 6 p.m., the documentary "Vasko and the Violin" - winner of the Award of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the best Bulgarian documentary film on art from the 10th "Master of Art" festival - will be screened in the Berlin cinema "Brotfabrik". The screening is part of the second edition of the DOK-ART festival, organized by the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin, which presents a selected selection of contemporary Bulgarian...
Bulgarian Participation in the Exhibition “European Poetry – Verses Beyond Borders” in Doha, Qatar
On October 22, at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha, the exhibition “European Poetry – Verses Beyond Borders” was officially opened. The event is organized by the Katara Center for Public Diplomacy, the Delegation of the European Union to Qatar, and with the participation of the Embassies of Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Poland, and Romania. The exhibition conveys messages of cultural dialogue and mutual understanding among...