Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Large-scale protests by actors planned for autumn

Hristo Mutafchiev
Photo: BGNES, archive

Actors are getting ready for large-scale protests at the beginning of autumn over cuts in the budget for culture, Hristo Mutafchiev, chairperson of the Union of Actors in Bulgaria has announced. In his words, the update of the state budget has cut the funding of the sector by 1.4 million Leva (EUR 716,000). However, Hristo Mutafchiev is demanding a starting monthly salary of 1,500 Leva (EUR 767) for people employed in performing arts, as well as more funding for culture.

“Our idea is for shows throughout the country to start 30 minutes later, during which time the actors will mingle with the audience at the central entrances of theatres and tell the public why they are protesting,” Hristo Mutafchiev 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

Bulgarian students win 4 medals at International Chemistry Olympiad, Victor Lilov takes the gold

Bulgarian students have won 4 medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Saudi Arabia , held from 21 to 30 July. They won one gold, one bronze and two silver medals.  The gold was won by 12th grader Victor Lilov , the Science Olympic..

published on 7/30/24 10:38 AM

Vegetables from the field and ethnic cuisine on Gardeners’ Day in Tsar Assen village

Tsar Assen village in the region of Silistra marks Gardeners’ Day today, dedicated to the efforts of all gardeners and farmers who help put food on the table. By a tradition, dozens of fruit and vegetable growers from the region will present..

published on 7/30/24 7:45 AM

ITN starts talks over forming an expert cabinet

The parliamentary group of ITN announced that today it is starting negotiations with the other political forces and independent MPs within the framework of the 50th National Assembly, after receiving the third and final exploratory mandate to form..

published on 7/30/24 7:25 AM