Beach Volleyball in Sveti Vlas: Ukraine’s Tetiana Lazarenko & Sofiia Kurnikova and Hungary’s Bence Tari & Lukas Niemeier won Beach Pro Tour Futures titles at Sveti Vlas, with another Ukrainian pair taking bronze; the event also highlighted FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding for beach volleyball development. Bulgaria–China Talks: President Iliana Iotova, PM Rumen Radev and Deputy PM/Finance Minister Galab Donev met Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin to discuss expanding cooperation in economy, trade, tourism, tech, education and culture, including the idea of a direct Sofia–Beijing flight. Bulgaria’s Summer Air Connectivity: Poprad Airport launched a record summer charter season with 150+ flights expected, including routes to Bulgaria; separately, the Lublin–Burgas air route opened for the season, boosting links with Poland. Black Sea Tourism Quality: Marina Dinevi retained its Blue Flag status, Bulgaria’s only marina with the eco-label, citing safety upgrades, water-quality monitoring and waste management. World Cup Travel Interest: The 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, with a practical guide covering tickets, politics, media and what first-time fans need to know. Hotel Deals Watch: Hotels.com’s 2026 index says booking about a week ahead and choosing Sunday nights can unlock better value for five-star stays. Croatia vs Germany Pricing: New data shows Bulgaria is far cheaper for German tourists (47% less than Germany), while Croatia’s advantage is smaller (9% cheaper).