Tourism Policy: Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov says Bulgaria will not cut VAT for tourism, arguing the sector already got support after COVID and then “took advantage” of the euro entry by raising prices. Black Sea & Transport: The government wants Sunny Beach AD’s resort infrastructure transferred—streets and alleys to Nessebar Municipality, water and sewerage to the Burgas utility—calling current management “unlawful.” Aviation & Tourism Demand: Jet2 adds more flights to Burgas for Eurovision 2027, expanding departures from multiple UK airports timed around the contest’s semi-finals and final. Agri-Food Regulation: Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski announces new rules to close loopholes letting imitation dairy be sold as “white cheese” or “kashkaval,” with a working group preparing amendments. Dairy Industry Events: “Bulgaria’s Milk Road Through the Centuries” opens in Lukovit, with calls to ban imitation dairy products. Energy & Regional Gas: North Macedonia and Serbia join the Vertical Gas Corridor, extending access to southern supply routes via Greece. Bulgaria–China Business: Bulgaria’s economy leadership will co-chair the Bulgaria–China Economic Commission in Beijing on Sept 10, focusing on industrial cooperation, autos, decarbonization and green tech. Defence Cooperation: Bulgaria and Slovakia deepen defence ties, including experience with F-16 Block 70 and SAFE projects.