AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEurovision Momentum: Bulgaria’s Dara has returned to Sofia as a national hero after winning Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with “Bangaranga” — and BNT’s arrival footage reportedly spread worldwide via 29 TV stations, turning the win into a global spotlight. Eurovision 2027 Planning: Prime Minister Rumen Radev says he’s convening ministers to map resources for hosting Eurovision 2027, while Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev confirms Bulgaria will host and points to venue, security and logistics work through BNT. Border Crime Crackdown: Bulgaria seized nearly 48 kg of cocaine worth over €4.4M at Kapitan Andreevo, with a pre-trial probe opened after customs found packages hidden on a truck headed from Belgium to Türkiye. Tourism & Travel Watch: With demand cautious amid regional volatility, holidaymakers are hunting bargain packages, while “Schengen Shufflers” show how some travelers are gaming visa-free rules to extend trips. Workforce Pressure: A new Bulgarian government project aims to speed seasonal-worker visas to just 3 days as employers face a personnel crunch. Also Noted: Dutch tax fraud probes link Bulgarian-linked DigiD accounts to a suspected €6.7M scheme.
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