Unification Day: Bulgaria marks 141 years since the 1885 unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia, a national public holiday tied to the post–Treaty of Berlin split and later defended in the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Food Prices: Wholesale data show mixed trends: most fruit and vegetables are cheaper, with tomatoes up sharply (+27.55%) while staples like milk and butter rise and some fruits (like lemons) fall. Minimum Wage Talks: Labour Minister Natalia Efremova says Bulgaria’s 2027 minimum wage could rise by about EUR 40–50 (from EUR 620.20), with a Christmas supplement for low-income groups. Trans Rights: Bulgaria’s Supreme Court of Cassation orders legal gender changes on ID documents, aligning practice with an EU court ruling. Health & Safety: BFSA confirms an initial sheep and goat pox outbreak in Smolichano, with protection and surveillance zones and movement restrictions. Energy & Transport: Danube levels stay low but stable; navigation restrictions remain in critical sections. Economy & Diplomacy: Bulgaria’s Deputy PM and Economy Minister leads a delegation to Beijing for the Bulgaria–China joint commission on Sept 10. Sports & Culture: Over 9,000 attended Teodor Salparov’s benefit volleyball match; and Sofia hosts major Unification Day celebrations.