AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTheatre & Culture: Bulgarian director Yavor Gardev’s “The Bacchae” is drawing big crowds at Greece’s Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, with a Bulgarian-Greek cast and live music by The Tiger Lillies; the second premiere reportedly pulled in around 10,000 spectators and earned long applause. Music Spotlight: Pop legend Lili Ivanova continues her “farewell” 2026 national tour with a standing-ovation show in Varna, followed by Burgas, and more dates across Bulgaria later this year. Film Awards: Karlovy Vary wrapped with Aung Phyoe’s Myanmar-set “Fruit Gathering” taking the Crystal Globe, while the festival also honored major international names. Sports (Youth): Bulgaria won 11 medals at the Balkan Athletics U20 Championships in Craiova, including five golds, with standout wins in sprints, hurdles, and a record-breaking 4x100 relay. Sports (Football): Derry City’s Europa tie with CSKA Sofia remains alive after a 3-2 loss in Sofia, setting up a return leg at Brandywell. EU/Politics (Local angle): Bulgaria says it won’t block the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package, but wants changes—especially around Patriarch Kirill.
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