Varna – Bulgarian maritime capital The Municipality of Varna is located in northeastern Bulgaria, the administrative center of Varna region, with a population of more than 330,000 people. Varna is the third-largest city in Bulgaria - recognized as the maritime capital of the country, combining sea charm, rich cultural heritage, and modern urban life. Varna region, with its 32 km of coastline, is known for its...

Health tourism is gaining strategic importance in Europe, with discussions at the European Health Tourism Industry Summit 2026, held on 17 March at the European Parliament, underlining the need for stronger coordination between tourism, healthcare and policy. Organised by Health Tourism Industry (HTI) under the leadership of Ivana Kolar and hosted by MEP Nikolina Brnjac, the summit brought together policymakers, tourism leaders and healthcare experts...