AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBlack Sea Security: President Iliana Iotova opened a Sofia conference with calls for better maritime surveillance and stronger counter-drone defences, as attacks on shipping raise concern about risks to the region. Iva Mihaylova: The injured dual Bulgarian-North Macedonian citizen is receiving treatment in Sofia. She says she crossed the border normally, while North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry says its system has no record of her departure. Cost of Living: Bulgaria’s consumer watchdog found mark-ups of up to 141% on some dairy products between August and October and says retailers must justify the increases or face sanctions. Wages and Schools: Teachers’ average pay remains among Europe’s lowest, according to a union analysis. CITUB has begun protests demanding a 10% public-sector pay rise in 2027. Diplomacy and Connectivity: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due to visit Bulgaria from October 14 to 20. A newly opened 153-kilometre railway section in Türkiye extends the route toward the Bulgarian border, strengthening links between Türkiye and the EU.
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