Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2026 All Rights Reserved

VP Iliyana Iotova inaugurates the Bulgarian pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Vice President Iotova at the opening of Bulgaria’s pavilion in Venice with Mihail Mihailov’s project "There you are". Bulgaria participates for the 10th time in the art forum held in the Italian city.
Photo: BGNES

Vice President Iliana Iotova inaugurated the Bulgarian pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition.

Dozens were eager to see artist Mihail Mihailov’s  project "There you are", the presidential press office informed. 

In her opening speech VP Iotova said that her own perception of the artwork led her to the word "together". 

"More than ever, we need to be together, to be compassionate to those most vulnerable, to those seeking help and protection from the war in Ukraine," the Vice President said.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Christmas town opens in Plovdiv’s central square

Plovdiv will offer concerts, bazaars and an ice park for the Christmas and New Year holidays to its citizens and guests, the municipality has announced. Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov will light the Christmas tree in front of the Plovdiv Municipality..

published on 11/27/25 8:05 AM

Bulgaria faces widespread rain and cooler temperatures

On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 3° to 19°C, with eastern areas reaching 15–19°C and Sofia around 6°C. The day will be cloudy with widespread rain. Heavy rainfall is expected in western regions overnight and in central and southern..

published on 11/26/25 7:05 PM

Georg Georgiev: Support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia must continue

“Solutions for achieving peace in Ukraine must be based on fundamental principles of the UN Charter, such as sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.” This was stated by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev at the informal video..

published on 11/26/25 6:41 PM