AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBulgaria Emergency Readiness: Fire Safety chief Alexander Dzhartov unveiled newly delivered firefighting gear for firefighters and volunteer units, including drones and backpack sprayers, funded with EU support. Bulgaria Consular Access: Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said Bulgaria plans consular days in New Zealand by end-September 2026, despite limited embassy staffing and budget. Tourism Push for Japan: The Tourism Ministry is preparing a familiarization visit for Japanese tour operators to showcase culture, wine, spa and wellness, and festivals; Japan drew about 8,000 visitors in 2025. Education & Travel Talent: Plovdiv University of Food Technologies says foreign student numbers doubled in 2026 to 200, with English-taught programmes including Food, Gastronomy and Tourism. Cross-Border Travel Disruption: Farmers protested at the Ivaylovgrad–Kyprinos Bulgaria–Greece crossing, demanding truck access over 3.5 tonnes; traffic was blocked. Health Warning for Beachgoers: ECDC flagged higher risk of flesh-eating Vibrio bacteria in several countries, including Bulgaria, during warm summer conditions. Burgas Events: Burgas hosted its 6th International Swimming Marathon on North Beach with 204 swimmers. Regional Mobility: Turkey published entry rules: 8 countries can enter with expired passports under conditions, and 21 can enter with national ID only.
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