AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCompetition Watch: Bulgaria’s Commission for Protection of Competition says reports of possible violations have quadrupled over the past year, with work spanning food, fuels, pharmaceuticals and public procurement. Healthcare Governance: Parliament elected Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund, after dismissing the previous NHIF leadership. City Budget & Care Access: Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev says the 2026 draft state budget misses key funding for municipal infrastructure, public transport stability, school construction and the National Children’s Hospital. Public Health & Safety: Police detained seven people in Sozopol over suspected laughing gas distribution; about 440 kg was seized. Ancient Medicine Spotlight: Archaeologists in Heraclea Sintica found an extremely rare Roman surgical instrument used to remove bladder stones, pointing to high medical standards in the region. Heat & Risk Context: Europe’s record heatwave is again raising wildfire and health concerns across the Balkans, including Bulgaria.
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