AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNHIF Leadership Shake-Up: Bulgaria’s Parliament elected Dr Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund and dismissed the previous NHIF governor and deputy governor, with heated debate over alleged healthcare funding misuse. Ancient Medicine Discovery: Archaeologists at Heraclea Sintica uncovered an extremely rare Roman-era surgical instrument used to remove bladder stones, pointing to high medical standards in the first centuries AD. Public Health & Safety: Police detained seven people in Sozopol over suspected laughing gas distribution, seizing about 440 kg intended for entertainment venues. Heat & Health Risk: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is spreading east, with Bulgaria among the regions facing dangerous temperatures and wildfire risk. Healthy Ageing Tips: A new wellness piece highlights “12 good years” after 60, stressing movement, diet, sleep and stress management to build resilience against age-related decline. Cross-Border Support: EUR 14 mln under two Interreg IPA programmes will fund projects for business, municipalities and NGOs along Bulgaria’s borders with Serbia and North Macedonia.
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