Defense & Aerospace: Five fighter jet production lines are still active decades after first flight, with one line notably restarting after a long shutdown—an angle that matters for how long Western and non-Western airframes keep scaling. Waste & Circular Economy: Bulgaria’s Recycling Association opposes proposed 4–5x cuts to product fees for electrical and electronic equipment, warning it could destabilize collection/recycling targets and push costs onto citizens and municipalities. Cybersecurity: A week of reports highlights breaches and fraud—ranging from alleged theft from Azure tenants to ransomware hitting 500+ organizations, plus new phishing and wallet-related scams. Energy & Climate Tech: Kozloduy NPP will cut output by about 120 MW due to exceptionally low Danube levels, underscoring how drought is now directly shaping grid operations. Digital Policy: Bulgaria launches a “digital nomad” residence scheme for non-EU/EEA/Swiss remote workers, with income and insurance requirements. Science-Business Link: Bulgaria’s innovation ministry and BAS discuss faster technology transfer, spin-offs, and wider use of the Hemus supercomputer. Youth Tech & Media: Burgas hosts a youth film festival where several selections tackle AI and emerging technologies.