Bulgaria Travel Demand: The NSI reports Bulgarians made 1.1M trips abroad in August 2026 (+3.5% y/y), with Greece (321,600) and Türkiye (288,500) leading, while foreign visits to Bulgaria fell 2.1% to 2.22M. Regional Connectivity: Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed an action plan in Brussels for joint transport projects, including rail links and better Danube crossings—aimed at boosting tourism and investment. TUI Black Sea Push: TUI signed a tourism partnership with Bulgaria’s Ministry of Tourism through 2030, targeting more visitors and new products; a key move is the TUI BLUE Arabella in Golden Sands (290 rooms), set to open in summer 2027. Border Fuel Savings: Northern Greeks are crossing into Bulgaria for cheaper fuel, with petrol about 56 cents less and diesel 33 cents cheaper, as Greece delays relief measures. Travel Tech for On-the-Go: Opera’s Android browser adds a free 3GB eSIM for travelers in Bulgaria and many other countries, usable for three days. Tourism Policy Watch: Europe’s Travel Summit in Brussels will tackle overtourism, record flights and cruise greening, with live coverage on Euronews. Culture & Tourism: Bulgarian artist Nikolay Deliyanev will represent Bulgaria at the Durrës Biennale (Oct 1–end of October), presenting “Boundary Illusion.” Cross-Border Crime: Police detained a Georgian-Bulgarian burglary gang in Budapest after raids across six districts, with damages near EUR 46,300.