Road Safety: A fatal head-on crash on the Ruse–Byala road killed four people, including a child, from a Ukrainian family returning from Greece; only the father and one child survived, and the highway was closed with long queues while authorities investigate. Tourism Spotlight: Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova is set to become an ambassador for Bulgarian tourism, backing the Ministry of Tourism’s global promotion push. Local Protests: Residents near Bezmer Air Base rallied against the temporary deployment of US KC-135 tanker aircraft for Middle East operations, with police present and officials explaining the government decision. Travel Disruption & Safety Abroad: A Danube river cruise ship collided with a lock structure in Vienna, injuring 14 passengers (minor injuries) as authorities probe the cause. Visitor Costs Watch: A BNT investigation flags inflated taxi fares on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea coast, including cases where meters weren’t switched on and receipts weren’t issued. Family Fun: Varna’s Dolphinarium is running four daily dolphin shows this summer, with performances at 10:30, 12:00, 15:30 and 17:00. Border & Tourism Access: Bulgaria and North Macedonia’s Klepalo border crossing is moving toward construction, expected to be completed by 2029, with €11m allocated.