Cultural Minister Expresses Dissatisfaction with Appointment of Deputy Minister by Bulgarian PM
Bulgarian Minister of Culture, Nayden Todorov, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the appointment of Ildiko Ganev as deputy minister by Prime Minister Dimitur Glavchev.
Todorov stated, "Despite knowing my reservations, the Premier went ahead and appointed Ganev, which has led to communication difficulties in the first two months." He further elucidated, "In April, following discussions with [opposition leader] Hristо Mutafchiev, I proposed Ganev to the Premier. After the government change in August, Ganev was reappointed without my consultation."
Comparing the previous regime, Todorov remarked, "In Galab Donev’s cabinet, there was better synergy with the deputy ministers." He also mentioned that Glavchev appointed another deputy minister, Kalin Velov, with whom he maintains regular communication.
When asked about his deputies’ loyalty, Todorov said, "I don’t dwell on such questions. I focus on ensuring my actions align with my principles. I’m not here to lead battles; I want to see progress in the cultural sector."
Clarifying his stance on the theaters’ financial woes, Todorov commented, "A closed financial system cannot sustain an open one. Theater arts face annual funding shortfalls. Around 5 million BGN is still unpaid, and the budget has run out."
Regarding the safety of the Pangour Treasure at the museum "Echi", Todorov reassured, "There’s no imminent threat to our artifacts or collections. The museum is well-secured with double walls and fire-resistant materials. The treasure is insured, and we hope it won’t come to that."
Expressing confidence in the museum’s preparations, he said, "The ‘Echi’ museum will remain closed until at least January 13. The thorough preparations for this exhibition involved several years of collaboration between Bulgarian museums and ‘Echi’."
According to Todorov, the tourism earnings from the Pangour Treasure’s exhibitions amount to six-digit figures.
