Bulgaria Tourism Diplomacy: Bulgaria will host a TUI Group Senior Leadership Team Meeting at Golden Sands Resort in Varna on Sept 24–26, with 155 executives expected, as the Tourism Ministry pushes for stronger air links, wider hotel partnerships and marketing beyond the summer season. Wine & Tourism Push: The Tourism and Agriculture ministries launched a national partnership with the viticulture sector to promote Bulgarian wine, aiming to boost wine tourism and improve how local producers are featured in resorts and restaurants. SME Growth for Travel: The RESCALE project opened applications to support SMEs in Northwestern and Southwestern Bulgaria, with a focus that includes tourism, digitalisation and green economy steps for internationalisation. Black Sea Environment Watch: Bulgaria denies a persistent oil slick from the wrecked sanctioned tanker Kairos, but Greenpeace Bulgaria is calling for a full investigation after reports emerged from the Nessebar area. Road Safety for Travelers: A deadly crash on Bulgaria’s Maritsa Motorway killed three people (including a child) and injured six others; victims were Turkish nationals returning home, and the cause is still under investigation. Travel Risk Reminder: In Benidorm, a tourist was arrested after police rescued his son from a 21st-floor air-conditioning unit, highlighting how quickly holiday accidents can turn serious.