AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Safety in Sofia: Sofia Municipality will spray water on major boulevards and high-traffic routes after 1pm to reduce road heating and dust during the hottest hours, urging residents to limit time outdoors (highest health risk 11am–5pm), drink fluids, and never leave children or pets in parked cars. Children’s Healthcare Boost: Burgas’ “St Anastasia” Children’s Hospital received an operating licence after inspections, clearing the way for contracts with the Health Insurance Fund and care for 220,000+ children; meanwhile, the National Children’s Hospital project will be restarted with full responsibility shifted to the Ministry of Health. Health Insurance Costs: From 1 August 2026, people paying their own mandatory health insurance contributions will pay €24.81 per month, based on a rising minimum insurable income. Long-Term Care Reform: Bulgaria is expanding deinstitutionalized support for older people and people with disabilities, including home-based services and new social facilities as demand grows with population ageing. Road Safety & Medical Access: A 22-year-old woman died in a crash near Vidin on E79; in North Macedonia, the Kočani court hearings in the Iva Mihaylova case continue, with a decision expected on whether she can receive needed treatment in Bulgaria. Affordability Pressure: Eurostat data shows nearly half of Greeks can’t afford a one-week vacation, with Bulgaria and Hungary close behind—an indirect reminder of how financial strain can affect wellbeing.
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