The Minister of Culture has dismissed the board of directors of NDC.
The Minister of Culture, Evtim Miloshev, has relieved the board of directors at the National Palace of Culture (NDC). In their place, new members were appointed: Iya Petkova-Angelova, Tsvetelina Nikolova, Lachezar Vesov, Boris Pankin, and Ivanka Veselinova. Their mandate lasts until the next competitive selection process but no longer than six months. At their first meeting, the board elected Iya Petkova-Angelova as executive director. She previously led the 'Strategic Development' department at NDC between 2015 and 2020. Despite worsening financial performance over recent years, the salaries of the NDC board members have doubled compared to 2024 and nearly tripled compared to 2023, despite the company recording losses and accumulating debts of nearly €49 million. The minister announced these figures during a press conference on June 5. Salaries for the board were €103,000 in 2023, €157,989 in 2024, and €304,534 in 2025. The executive director Andriyana Petkova-Tatarova received €200,681 in 2025, or approximately €13,680 per month. On June 25, during a session of the Commission on Culture and Media, the minister stated that Tatarova had been removed from the board but remains held
On July 2, 2026, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev announced the removal of the entire Board of Directors of the National Palace of Culture (NDC). This decision followed a series of revelations regarding the financial state of the organization and the compensation received by its management. The new board members—Iya Petkova-Angelova, Tsvetelina Nikolova, Luchezar Vesov, Boris Pankin, and Ivanka Veselinova—were appointed temporarily until a competitive selection process could take place, but their tenure would not exceed six months. At their first meeting, Iya Petkova-Angelova was elected as the new Executive Director. She previously served as head of the Strategic Development department at NDC between 2015 and 2020.
The changes came amid growing scrutiny over the financial health of the institution. On June 5, 2026, Minister Miloshev revealed that despite significant financial losses, the salaries paid to the Board of Directors had nearly tripled compared to 2023 and more than doubled compared to 2024. According to his statements, the remuneration for the Board in 2023 amounted to approximately €103,000, rising to €157,989 in 2024 and reaching €304,534 in 2025. Additionally, the salary of the former Executive Director, Andriyana Petkova-Tatarova, reached €200,681 in 2025, which translates to about €13,680 per month.
These figures were disclosed during a press conference where Miloshev highlighted the deteriorating financial situation of NDC, noting that the company had accumulated losses amounting to nearly €49 million. Despite these challenges, the compensation for the Board continued to rise significantly, raising questions about the alignment of executive pay with organizational performance.
Andriyana Petkova-Tatarova, who was removed from her position on June 25, 2026, reportedly learned of her dismissal through media reports. During a parliamentary committee session, Miloshev stated that she had been removed from the Board of Directors due to "corrupt practices." Although her removal from the board does not absolve her of accountability, she remains legally bound to refrain from actions related to her previous role until her name is officially erased from the commercial register by the Agency for Registrations.
Miloshev also terminated the contract under which Petkova-Tatarova managed the company. The announcement of the new board marked a significant shift in leadership at NDC, with the expectation that this change would lead to improved governance and potentially better financial outcomes for the organization.
The move has sparked discussions among employees and stakeholders within the cultural sector, many of whom have called for public debate on the current state of the organization. Some staff members expressed concerns about the transparency of operations and the need for greater accountability in managing public funds. Others welcomed the change, hoping that the new leadership would bring fresh perspectives and more effective strategies to address the ongoing financial challenges faced by NDC.
As the new board begins its work, attention will focus on how effectively they can implement reforms and improve the organization's financial stability. The upcoming competitive selection process for permanent board members and an executive director is expected to provide further clarity on the direction of NDC’s future. In the meantime, the government and the public await developments that could determine whether this leadership change leads to meaningful improvements or continues the pattern of controversy surrounding the institution.
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The Minister of Culture, Evtim Miroshchev, has announced the replacement of the board of directors at the National Cultural Palace (NDC). The new board includes Iya Petkova-Angelova, Tsvetelina Nikоловa, Luchezar Vesov, Boris Pankin, and Ivanka Veselinova, whose mandate will last until a competitive process is held, but no longer than six months. On their first meeting, Iya Petkova-Angelova was elected as executive director. This change comes amid reports by the minister regarding the financial state of the organization and compensation levels within its management. The minister revealed that despite significant losses of nearly 49 million euros, the remuneration of the board members doubled compared to 2024 and tripled compared to 2023. Additionally, the minister stated that the executive director, Andriyana Tatarova, had been removed from the board of directors, though she remains responsible. He also terminated her contract for managing the company.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about changes in leadership at the National Cultural Palace, including financial disclosures and personnel decisions made by the Minister of Culture. While there is some emphasis on the financial discrepancies and high compensation figures, the tone remains客观
The Minister of Culture, Evtim Miloshev, has relieved the board of directors at the National Palace of Culture (NDC). In their place, new members were appointed: Iya Petkova-Angelova, Tsvetelina Nikolova, Lachezar Vesov, Boris Pankin, and Ivanka Veselinova. Their mandate lasts until the next competitive selection process but no longer than six months. At their first meeting, the board elected Iya Petkova-Angelova as executive director. She previously led the 'Strategic Development' department at NDC between 2015 and 2020. Despite worsening financial performance over recent years, the salaries of the NDC board members have doubled compared to 2024 and nearly tripled compared to 2023, despite the company recording losses and accumulating debts of nearly €49 million. The minister announced these figures during a press conference on June 5. Salaries for the board were €103,000 in 2023, €157,989 in 2024, and €304,534 in 2025. The executive director Andriyana Petkova-Tatarova received €200,681 in 2025, or approximately €13,680 per month. On June 25, during a session of the Commission on Culture and Media, the minister stated that Tatarova had been removed from the board but remains held
Bias read (Center): The article reports on administrative changes within a state institution, including personnel appointments and salary figures, without overtly favoring any political side. It presents factual information based on official announcements and does not include subjective commentary or biased framing.
On July 2, 2026, Bulgaria's Minister of Culture Evtim Milosev announced the removal of the entire Board of Directors of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). This decision followed earlier actions where Milosev had already removed Director Andriyana Tatarova for 'corrupt practices' during a parliamentary committee meeting on June 25. The minister cited financial mismanagement, stating that NDK was operating at a loss of nearly €49 million, with losses increasing by 502% compared to 2024. He also revealed rising salaries for the board members, which reached approximately €305,000 in 2025, including €200,681 for the executive director. New interim directors were appointed until a competitive selection process is completed, with their mandate limited to six months.
Bias read (Left): The article presents the minister's actions as necessary responses to corruption and financial mismanagement within a state-owned entity. It emphasizes the removal of high-level officials due to unethical behavior and highlights significant financial losses under their leadership. The framing aligns
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