Fuel Relief for Vulnerable Bulgarians: The government unveiled a €50 “inflation cheque” for 550,000+ people below the poverty line, plus subsidies for public, school and medical transport, and plans to remove excise tax on propane-butane to cut pump prices. Health Policy & Prevention: A new National Programme (2026–2030) targets 1–5% lower mortality from major chronic diseases and aims to reduce key risk factors like smoking, alcohol use, inactivity and obesity. Vaccination Watch: A Lancet study reports childhood vaccination rates across much of Europe have stalled or fallen since COVID-19, with Bulgaria among countries seeing declines across multiple vaccines. Healthcare Procurement Rules: The Health Committee approved changes to extend public procurement transparency and equalize rules for medicine and medical supplies across healthcare providers, including private ones. EU Funds Oversight: Deputy PM Pekanov says Bulgaria expects most Recovery and Resilience Plan payments, with only limited funds likely to remain in the state budget. Food Safety & Tracing: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency flagged 311 “virtual” cattle in VetIS in Momchilgrad, ordering them to be marked lost after inspections found major discrepancies. Child Protection & Digital Risks: An Athens conference will focus on protecting children from online exploitation, including grooming and AI-generated sexual abuse.