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The State Institute for Culture and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency Renewed their Partnership on the Eve of the Institute’s 20th Anniversary
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The State Institute for Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) continue their successful cooperation, with a new partnership agreement being signed today, refreshing the relations between the two institutions since April 2021. This took place at the BTA National Press Club, and the document was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and the Director of the State Institute for Culture Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova. The existing partnership...
Meeting-discussion “Slovenian Culture Through My Eyes: A Personal View of Cultural Diplomacy” at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
On April 8, 2025, a public meeting-discussion on the topic “Slavic Culture Through My Eyes: A Personal View of Cultural Diplomacy” was held in the “Ivan Geshov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The event was part of the series dedicated to cultural diplomacy in the Balkans, organized by the Institute of Balkan Studies with the Center for Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBCT-BAS) in partnership with the State Institute for Culture under the...
New Partnership between the State Institute for Culture and the International Foundation "St. St. Cyril and Methodius"
The State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs is expanding its partnership network and on the eve of the upcoming initiatives to mark the 20th anniversary of the institution's establishment, a new strategic partnership for cooperation with the International Foundation "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" was signed. On April 8, after an official meeting between the Executive Director of the International Foundation "St. St. Cyril and Methodius", Mihail Tachev, and the Director...
The Exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics" Visits the University of National and World Economy the on the Occasion of 105th Anniversary of the University
On April 7, 2025, the official opening of the exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics" took place at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), organized by the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event, which is part of the celebrations marking the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the UNWE, brought together representatives of the academic, cultural and diplomatic community. The exhibition was opened by the Rector of the UNWE, Prof. Dr. Dimitar...
The Exhibition "Alphabet and History" Opened at the National Library
On April 4, two documentary exhibitions were officially opened at the National Library "St. Cyril and Methodius" - "Alphabet and History" - part of the program of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and "St. Methodius Slavonic Bulgarian" with archival documents from the library's collection. The event is dedicated to the celebration of 1140 years since the death of St. Methodius and a special guest, under whose patronage it is held, was Mrs. Iliyana Yotova -...
The Exhibition "Bulgaria and the Mosaics" is a Guest at the University of National and World Economy
On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) and the International Day for the Protection of Cultural Monuments - April 18, the exhibition "Bulgaria and the Mosaics" from the "Traveling Exhibitions" program of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs will be presented in the UNWE building. The exhibition, realized by the Balkan Heritage Foundation for the State Institute for Culture in 2023,...
Presentation of the Book “Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. A Meeting between History and Politics” in the “Writing Diplomats” program of the State Institute for Culture
The State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute and the Publishing House of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences “Prof. Marin Drinov”, organized the first official presentation of the new book by Prof. Angel Dimitrov – “Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. A Meeting between History and Politics” – part of the program of the Institute “Writing Diplomats”. The premiere...
Initiatives of the State Institute for Culture in the Month of Francophonie
March is the Month of Francophonie – a time to celebrate the richness of the French language and culture, as well as the cultural exchange between the countries that share these values. Bulgaria joined the Francophonie Community as a full member in 1993, and the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs actively participates in the celebration of this month, organizing and supporting a number of significant events that emphasize the importance of cultural...
Opening of the Exhibition "Morocco in Pictures" on the Occasion of the Month of Francophonie
On the occasion of the International Day of Francophonie, which is celebrated on March 20, on March 10, the exhibition "Morocco in Pictures" with photographs of students from the 9th French Language School "Alphonse de Lamartine" was opened in the exhibition space on the ground floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The photographs in the exhibition were taken during a trip of students to Morocco to participate in the international festival FICAP. The official guests at the event were H.E....
20 Years State Institute for Culture
In 2025, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded on June 6, 2005 by a decree of the Council of Ministers, the Institute began its journey into the world of culture and diplomacy with the opening of the first outdoor park - the Sculpture Park in the courtyard of the Ministry. During these two decades, the State Institute for Culture has managed to establish itself as a key factor in the...