BNT, the Bulgarian national broadcaster, have revealed an allocation of Government funds, ahead of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, in Burgas.

Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov has announced €20million in Government funds, following a meeting with Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov, on Thursday, August 20th. Ivo Hristov has stated that €15million of the funding has been designated as the financial guarantee that must be deposited before the organisational process can begin, while the remaining €5million will be used for immediate operational requirements. Additional funding is expected to be included in Bulgaria’s 2027 State Budget, although the final figure has yet to be decided upon.

Ivo Hristov, Deputy Prime Minister, had the following to say:

“We in the government see Eurovision as an opportunity to brand Bulgaria, because we have everything to offer – the full range of tourism services. We offer delicious food, mountains, ski resorts, the sea and cultural and historical tourism, but we are still not as recognisable in the tourism market as Italy and Greece.

Burgas won with its strong motivation and proactive approach, which we were able to see during our discussions. Thanks to the team’s operational work, we have a chance to meet the deadlines for the public procurement procedures. We have a very exciting season ahead of us.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix