Bulgaria’s government has officially launched preparations for the 2026 state budget, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev confirming that hosting Eurovision in 2027 will receive its own dedicated funding line following DARA’s victory in Vienna. During a briefing at the Council of Ministers, Donev openly celebrated Bulgaria’s success at Eurovision, saying the state budget next year would include “another item” specifically linked to organizing the contest.

Bulgaria was crowned queen of Eurovision 20206, following a nail-biting final which saw it surge past Israel thanks to the public vote.

Burgas has officially entered the conversation over where Eurovision 2027 should take place after Bulgaria’s historic victory in Vienna. Mayor Dimitar Nikolov publicly declared…