AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnthrax Alert: Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev says anthrax is “easy to treat” if caught early, after three people in Lovech District developed cutaneous anthrax from contact with infected meat; he warns that untreated cases can become severe. Healthcare Funding: The Bulgarian Medical Association and NHIF agreed a 10% rise in prices for clinical pathways from Sept. 1, plus nearly 5% more funding for GPs and diagnostics from Jan. 1. Rights & Health Access: Bulgaria’s top court ruled the government must allow transgender people to legally change name and gender on ID documents, aligning practice with an EU ruling. Public Health & Safety: Environmentalists protested in Sofia demanding tougher penalties for poisoning protected species and criminalizing poisoned bait, citing ongoing wildlife poisoning risks to both animals and people. Nuclear Energy & Safety: The Council of Ministers authorized a derogation for Kozloduy NPP to import Russian iron and steel products needed for existing contracts, stressing nuclear safety and radiation protection. Legal/Medical Travel: In North Macedonia, the case of dual Bulgarian-Macedonian citizen Iva Mihaylova continues, with preparations for a possible Strasbourg complaint tied to her right to medical treatment. Budget Watch: Bulgaria’s cash-basis budget deficit is expected to reach EUR 3 bln by end-August, pressured by NRRP payments ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline.
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