AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Therapeutics in Bulgaria: Bulgaria still lacks a clear reimbursement pathway for software-based treatments, leaving the country behind peers like Germany and France where doctors can prescribe and patients can get reimbursed apps. Public Health & Safety: A Bulgarian bakery was hit with a poor hygiene score after inspectors found unwrapped cheese, black mould, dirty equipment and unsafe food handling practices. Climate & Health Preparedness: EU-funded projects are helping communities in Bulgaria and across Europe prepare for extreme heat, floods and wildfires with better local risk mapping and early-warning tools. Foster Care Stability in Varna: Varna officials and experts are pushing for more support for foster parents—better pay, contract flexibility, and longer-term care after age 18—as foster numbers decline. Tobacco Smuggling Pressure: High tobacco taxes and lenient penalties for smugglers are fueling illicit cigarette trade, highlighted by a massive seizure routed toward Europe. Healthcare Spending Watch: A digital watchdog flagged concerns about Bulgaria’s hospital drug spending. Work & Wellness Trend: Digital nomadism keeps growing, reshaping how people work and live across countries. Greece Demographics: Eurostat data show Greece aging fast with low birth rates, raising long-term pressure on workforce, pensions and healthcare. Inflation Update: Bulgaria’s annual inflation slowed to 4.5% in July, with health costs rising slightly month-on-month.
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