Sustainable Business Skills: At Sofia’s Green Transition Forum 6.0, BICA’s Milena Angelova said the biggest barrier to responsible business is not knowing what to do next, plus a shortage of sustainable management specialists, with tourism leading on responsible conduct expectations. Everest Pride for Tourism: Tourism Ministry staffer Georgi Kolevichin was honoured after summiting Mount Everest, joining Bulgaria’s small Everest club and highlighting the role of long acclimatisation and specialized gear. Botev March on the Trail: Hundreds climbed Okolchitsa Peak in the Western Balkan Range to honour Hristo Botev, with the 1,800+ participant Kozloduy–Okolchitsa hiking march again drawing schools and local communities. Varna Culture Boost: The Varna Summer International Theatre Festival (34th edition) opened with Bulgarian and international productions, plus exhibitions and professional forums. Cross-Border Travel Disruption: Road traffic on the Giurgiu–Ruse Friendship Bridge will be restricted on 4–5 June for repairs, with drivers urged to use alternative border crossings. New Direct Rail Links: CFR Călători will resume daily direct trains “Romania” from June 12 to Oct 12, connecting Bucharest with Varna, Sofia and Istanbul/Halkali. EU Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is set to cost 20 euros for eligible UK/non-EU travellers for entry to 30 European countries, with Bulgaria included.