Maritime Safety: Two Bulgarian men were found dead in separate sea incidents off Greece’s coast near Alexandroupolis; the Hellenic Coast Guard ordered autopsies to determine causes. Tourism Numbers: Greece logged 38.2M tourist accommodation arrivals and 156.3M overnight stays in 2025, with steady growth for a fifth straight year. Black Sea Travel & Food Safety: Bulgaria’s fisheries inspectors seized two poaching boats near Varna carrying over 500 kg of black mussels; dredging devices were also found and tougher penalties are being prepared. Road Safety for Travelers: A fatal crash on Bulgaria’s Ruse–Byala highway killed four, including a child, as a Ukrainian family returned from a holiday in Greece; traffic was diverted. Local Visitor Experience: A BNT investigation claims inflated taxi fares and meter issues along the Southern Black Sea coast, with drivers sometimes charging set amounts without receipts. Tourism Promotion: Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova accepted an ambassador role for the Ministry of Tourism to help promote Bulgaria abroad. Travel Deals: Qatar Airways launched a double Avios promo for Privilege Club members with European account addresses, flying by Dec 15, 2026. Luxury Retail (Travel-Linked): Bottega Veneta opened a new Palm Beach boutique at Royal Poinciana Plaza, adding to its Florida presence.