Heatwave & drought pressure: Wildfires and record temperatures across Europe and beyond are straining power supplies, with Hungary warning of a critical shutdown risk as Danube water levels hit nuclear cooling needs. Black Sea tourism & infrastructure: Burgas Region mayors and the government agreed to speed up municipal spatial development plans, a move aimed at unlocking faster approvals for tourism-linked areas. Bulgaria’s Navy celebrations: The Bulgarian Navy marks its 147th anniversary with events starting in Ruse and continuing in Burgas and Varna through August 8. Ceuta border crisis: Spain installed new sea barriers after a deadly migrant surge into Ceuta, with EU leaders pushing for coordinated action as security concerns spill into travel advisories. Road safety for travelers: A new European ranking flags Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania among the most dangerous for drivers, urging road-trip caution. Jazz in Borovets: The Emil Tasev Quartet and Yavi headline the Dr. Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival in Borovets, running through August 4. Affordable city breaks: Tirana tops a value list for 3-star stays, with Sofia also appearing among the cheapest options for budget travelers. Cultural heritage returns: Türkiye reports repatriating 28,811 smuggled cultural artifacts since 1980, including recent returns involving Bulgaria. Historic reopening: Byzantine Moglena Castle in Greece reopens after a major €1.85m restoration, boosting regional heritage tourism.