Tourism Reforms Kickoff: Bulgaria’s new Council for Tourism Reforms met at the Council of Ministers, with Deputy PM Ivo Hristov warning that occupancy at Bulgarian facilities is under expectations while more Bulgarians choose Greece; Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said reforms will be shaped with industry experts, and Economy Minister Alexander Poulev flagged a major push to cut administrative burden plus nearly EUR 300m in support tools. Black Sea Season Watch: Official NSI data showed foreign arrivals up 2.4% in May to 1.02m, but Black Sea operators report a weak start to summer, with June tourist numbers down around 35% year-on-year in places like Golden Sands. Medical Tourism Push: A memorandum signed in Sofia aims to boost Bulgaria’s health tourism, linking SPA and wellness with rheumatology expertise; health economist Arkadi Sharkov said it could add meaningful GDP value. Health & Travel Safety: Bulgaria’s infectious disease experts warned that tropical mosquitoes can bring imported diseases like dengue and chikungunya, urging travelers to use repellents and cover up. Airspace Incident: Bulgarian MiG-29 jets escorted a passenger aircraft after an unlawful interference/hijacking emergency code was mistakenly transmitted; the flight later landed safely in Bulgaria. ETIAS Fees for UK Travelers: New EU travel authorisation rules will add an ~£17 fee for many UK passport holders (including Bulgaria) from 2026/2027, with children and over-70s exempt.