Bulgaria Visa Push for Summer: Bulgaria is fast-tracking visa processing for non-EU visitors and seasonal workers ahead of the peak season, with staffing boosts in key markets like Türkiye, Egypt, India and Vietnam. Tourism Policy in Brussels: Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov met EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas to push priorities on transport connectivity, tourism education and sustainable development, including a forum on mega events for Eurovision 2027. EU Competitiveness & Single Market: EU industry ministers discussed measures to strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness and Single Market autonomy, with sustainable tourism also on the agenda. Bulgarians’ Travel Snapshot: NSI data shows 1 million Bulgarian citizens took trips in Q1, with vacation and excursions the top purpose and spending averaging €157.51 at home vs €414.01 abroad. Jet2 Summer Demand: Jet2 reports a record-breaking May half-term weekend, with strong bookings to Spain and the Balearics, plus Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia and Bulgaria. Schengen Travel Friction: A viral report from Lisbon Airport highlights chaos tied to the EU Entry/Exit system’s biometric checks, with travelers missing flights during peak summer departures. Bulgaria’s Euro Transition: Von der Leyen told PM Rumen Radev that euro adoption is making payments and travel easier and urged continued reforms to unlock more EU funding.