Bulgaria’s National Palace of Culture (NDK) experienced a decline in revenue during 2025. Simultaneously, compensation for the NDK’s board of directors nearly doubled. The executive director’s salary increased fivefold over the same period. These figures are prompting scrutiny of the NDK’s financial management and governance practices. The discrepancy between falling income and rising executive pay is raising concerns among observers. Details regarding the total financial impact and specific reasons for these changes are currently under review. This situation has sparked debate about transparency and accountability within the state-owned cultural institution.