Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level. Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level. Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level.

Bulgaria: The Ministry of Culture reminds governmental bodies and cultural NGOs that there are four more days to submit proposals for the 2023 award. With the annual State Award "St. Paisiy Hilendarski" to stimulate Bulgarian creators and performers of works related to Bulgarian history and traditions.

The 11th International Meeting of the UNESCO Category 2 Centers working for the preservation of the living heritage of humanity will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. 

The 39th edition of the Apollonia Arts Festival was opened in Sozopol Yesterday, Monday, August 28, 2023. The Minister of Culture extended his pleasure and addressed the event.

Baulevu High School was honoured to host the Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca, as the chief guest at their pre-carnival event. The carnival was organized to raise funds to construct a much-needed multipurpose hall for the school.

The Deputy Minister of Culture in Bulgaria, Chavdar Georgiev, met with the Chamber of Architects (CAB) representatives on Thursday, August 17, 2023, and discussed changing the Law on Cultural Heritage.

Bulgaria: A special event was held at the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopol in Plovdiv on the occasion of the fifth edition of the festival "Untread Path on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The National Fund "Culture" of the Ministry of Culture supports the festival.

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Viktor Stoyanov, extended his heartfelt pleasure to congratulate the organizers and guests of the Dr Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival which will last in Bulgaria until Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Borovets Resort Complex.

Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krastu Krastev, held a working meeting with the Mayor of Sozopol Municipality, Tihomir Yanakiev Yesterday (Monday), July 31, 2023. The main topic of the conversation was the project to create the "Center for the Arts on the Island of St. Annes Kirik and Julita "near the city.

The Minister of Culture in Bulgaria, Krastu Krastev, held a working meeting with the Mayor of Burgas Municipality, Dimitar Nikolov. The two discussed the possibilities of developing the study of underwater archaeology in the maritime city.

Bulgaria: The Synthesis Gallery is hosting the Greek photography exhibition called 'Charysalis' in Sofia, Bulgaria, which will commence in Sofia, Bulgaria, from Thursday, July 20, 2023, to Saturday, July 22, 2023.

The Minister of Culture, Krastu Krastev, met with the Ambassador of the French Republic in Bulgaria N. Pr. Joel Meyer on Friday, June 30, 2023. Mrs Irina Petrescu, Cultural Attache of the Embassy of the French Republic in Bulgaria, accompanied him.

Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture Architect Chavdar Georgiev opened the International Architectural Forum "Bracivogo- The Stone Stream of Time." The Forum under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture is continued until Sunday, July 2, 2023.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Culture felt honoured and pleasured to share about the donations made by the National Donor Fund "13th Century Bulgaria" to the Multidisciplinary Active Treatment Hospital in Samokov and the Municipality of Samokov today, Thursday, June 23, 2023.