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Preservation and Management of Bulgarian Cultural Heritage Sites in the World Heritage and UNESCO Tentative Lists
The Balkan Heritage Foundation conducted practical and theoretical training on the preservation and sustainable management of Bulgaria’s cultural heritage, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Tentative List. The project was funded by a grant from the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the “Cultural Heritage 2025” program and is implemented in partnership with the Municipality of Kazanlak.

The 4th General Assembly meeting of the TOURAL
The 4th General Assembly meeting of the TOURAL project in Pineto, Italy, brought together 19 partners to discuss project progress, cultural heritage preservation, digital transformation tools, and sustainable cultural tourism in rural areas.

Тhe 7th BCThubs project Plenary Meeting in Malta
Тhe 7th BCThubs project Plenary Meeting took place in Malta on 20–21 April 2026, bringing together project partners to review progress and align the final stages of implementation.

Preservation and Management of Bulgarian Cultural Heritage Sites in the World Heritage and UNESCO Tentative Lists
The Balkan Heritage Foundation will conduct practical and theoretical training on the preservation and sustainable management of Bulgaria’s cultural heritage, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Tentative List. The project is funded by a grant from the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the “Cultural Heritage 2025” program and is implemented in partnership with the Municipality of Kazanlak.

BHF Hosts American Institute for Roman Culture Representatives in Sofia
The Balkan Heritage Foundation took representatives from the American Institute for Roman Culture on a guided tour in Sofia.

Stobi Celebrates Theodosian Palace Conservation with Ministerial Visit and International Partners
The conservation of the Thedosian Palace in Stobi, R. North Macedonia, was celebrated with a visit from the Macedonian Minister of Culture, along with the head of the American Institute for Roman Culture and the Program director of the J. M. Kaplan Fund.

The exhibition “Beyond Yesterday” An Anthropological Walk Retracing the Path of the Manakia Brothers in the Early 1900s
From April 03 to April 20, 2026, the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, Bulgaria will host the exhibition "Beyond Yesterday" by Romanian anthropologist Dr. Konstantin. The exhibition is dedicated to the journey of the Manakia brothers through the Balkans and the photographs taken by the them more than a century ago.

Support for Professional Development in Cultural Heritage
We are grateful to announce a donation from Saké, an organization that brings electronic music and live events to Bulgaria’s unique cultural sites.

Third Conservation Phase of the Theodosian Palace in Stobi, North Macedonia Completed
American Institute for Roman Culture grants 100,000 USD for the conservation of the Theodosian Palace (4th–6th c. CE) in Stobi, North Macedonia

