Healthcare Access & Rights: The Kocani court in North Macedonia resumes the case against dual Bulgarian-Macedonian citizen Iva Mihaylova, accused in a fatal October 2025 crash, as Bulgarian MPs push for her right to receive medical treatment in Bulgaria after her documents were seized. Patient Care & System Reform: Five patient organizations demand an urgent meeting with Bulgaria’s PM and Health Minister over healthcare reforms, warning that changes to pricing and reimbursement bodies could disrupt the full patient journey, including medicine supply, emergency care and rehabilitation. Wellness Travel: A “spa weekend” trend is boosting wellness bookings across Europe, with UNESCO’s “Great Spa Towns of Europe” highlighted as top destinations for rest and recovery. Public Health & Habits: New EU figures show daily tobacco use is slowly declining, but smoking remains common—Bulgaria is among the highest in the bloc—while vaping and nicotine pouches continue to shape youth and adult risk. Child & Family Support: Discussions tied to the “Foster Me” initiative in Stara Zagora spotlight foster care as a coordinated health and social support system, with local teams and foster families sharing how they help children and carers. Food & Animal Health: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency confirms two sheep and goat pox outbreaks in Blagoevgrad and Yambol regions, with protection and surveillance zones set up. Aging & Longevity: A global report projects the share of people aged 65+ nearly doubling by 2060, raising pressure on healthcare and “good health” years.