AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnimal Welfare Watch: Four Paws Bulgaria says 10 of 11 dog sellers investigated in Bulgaria advertised puppies without microchips or EU pet passports, with other violations including early separation from mothers, banned ear/tail docking, untreated health issues, and missing vaccinations—urging adoption from shelters instead. Public Health & Safety: Bulgaria’s Health Minister Katya Ivkova warned that intravenous injections/infusions of dietary supplements, cosmetic products, unauthorized medicinal products, and unknown-origin substances are prohibited, and that only properly qualified medical professionals may administer IV treatments. Healthcare Workforce & Pay: A Bulgarian MP calls to end automatic executive pay increases in state-owned companies tied to the minimum wage, pointing to rising management remuneration even as some institutions, including hospitals, face financial strain and staff protests. EU Migration & Screening: The EU Migration Pact entered into force, and Bulgaria is already applying new screening procedures in cases like 32 detained migrants near Burgas, who were reportedly dehydrated and not admitted to hospital. Mental Well-being Through Movement: Thessaloniki set a Guinness World Record with 832 dancers performing a synchronized zeibekiko in Aristotelous Square, supporting Alzheimer Hellas and raising awareness of dementia. Rural Health & Regulation: Over 8,300 Bulgarian tobacco growers urged the European Commission to assess how revised EU tobacco rules could impact rural regions, jobs, and the risk of expanding illicit trade.
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