Sofia’s Mayor, Vasil Terziev, has expressed his satisfaction following the announcement that the Bulgarian capital has been shortlisted as a potential host city for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. In his reaction, Mayor Terziev reiterated the profound importance of presenting Bulgaria in the best possible light on the international stage.
Sofia advances in the Eurovision 2027 host city race
The Bulgarian national broadcaster, BNT, recently confirmed that Sofia and Burgas are the two remaining contenders in the rigorous selection process to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. This development marks a significant step forward for Sofia’s bid, which Mayor Vasil Terziev has championed with considerable enthusiasm.
Mayor Terziev emphasised that while hosting Eurovision is a monumental undertaking, the primary goal is to ensure Bulgaria’s image is impeccably presented to a global audience. He has previously highlighted Sofia’s robust infrastructure, excellent international connections, and ample accommodation facilities as key advantages, particularly referencing Arena Sofia (formerly Arena Armeec) with its capacity of nearly 18,000 spectators, which also hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015.
The Mayor’s message also acknowledged the strong bid from Burgas, noting that both cities have valuable offerings. The final decision on which Bulgarian city will host Eurovision 2027 is eagerly anticipated and is expected to be announced by the end of July. Regardless of the outcome, Mayor Terziev’s focus remains on a unified effort to showcase the best of Bulgaria to Europe and the world.
The Mayor of Sofia Vasil Terziev says:
I just learned the good news and I am very happy about it. I want to take this opportunity to thank the incredible team that is working on Sofia’s candidacy. I think they did a great job. I am optimistic about what is to come, and I am most happy that Eurovision will be in Bulgaria. So whether it will be Sofia or Burgas, for me the most important thing is that we present ourselves in the best possible light as a country and in each city to create the necessary celebration to mark this event.
