Childhood Health Alert: Experts at the Second National Obesity Congress in Sofia warn childhood obesity is rising, citing Bulgaria’s high share of overweight/obese children and warning of future blood pressure risks. Healthcare Governance Clash: Bulgaria’s NHIF is at the center of political pressure as the MRF seeks dismissal of NHIF management, while Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov insists his work prioritizes patients and the public interest and says inspections found no irregularities. Public Safety & Health: Police in the UK finally identified a man found dead in the Leeds-Liverpool canal four months after the discovery, with reports noting Bulgarian medication in his belongings. Counterfeit Medicines Crackdown: Europol backed an international operation across Poland, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Moldova targeting counterfeit medicines and dietary supplements, with the network linked to hundreds of millions in illicit sales. Wellness & Beauty Access: rhode expands direct-to-consumer availability, adding Bulgaria among new European markets. Nutrition & Longevity Research: A new study looks at what children of centenarians eat, finding modestly better diet quality than typical older adults, with strengths in fruits, vegetables, greens, beans and seafood. Food Fraud: Bulgarian authorities destroyed a counterfeit euro banknote printing operation near Sofia and arrested suspects. Wildlife Incident: A Bulgarian man reported a bear attack in Romania after he said he tried to feed the animal, highlighting risks around wildlife tourism.