Bulgaria–China Investment Push: Economy Minister Alexander Pulev says Bulgaria is courting Chinese investment in electric vehicles, energy, decarbonisation and high-tech during talks with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing. Tourism & Culture Events: Yambol hosts a two-day Dragon Boat Festival with Chinese and Bulgarian performances, races on the Tundzha River, and a crafts fair, opened by the Chinese ambassador and Bulgaria’s deputy tourism minister. Local Travel Economy Pressure: Restaurant associations in Bulgaria are again asking for lower VAT as hospitality prices rise; Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov rejects tax relief and urges businesses to cut nominal prices instead. Cost of Living for Visitors: Bulgaria’s August inflation edged up to 5.1% as food fell slightly but restaurants and accommodation still increased. Air Travel Disruption Abroad: Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport briefly shut after a suspected drone sighting near the airport, with NATO jets scrambled before the alert was lifted. Cross-Border Tourism Demand: Eurocontrol reports record summer air traffic in Europe, with some traffic shifts affecting Bulgaria and nearby markets. Community & Heritage: A Banat Bulgarians gathering in Ivanovo, Serbia, brought folk ensembles from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, with Bulgaria’s ambassador reading a message from President Iotova.