AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI and Space: Bulgaria’s innovation minister and European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen discussed AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and space-sector growth. Bulgaria is seeking associate membership in the European Space Agency, while the planned BRAIN++ AI factory at Sofia Tech Park could support technology companies. Investment: Prime Minister Rumen Radev told a US business delegation Bulgaria wants high-value technology investment and a stronger role in advanced manufacturing. Connectivity: OECD figures show mobile data use in Bulgaria grew 38% year-on-year in 2024–25, among the fastest increases in the group. Digital Finance: Fibank and Bitpanda are partnering to offer crypto-asset services through the My Fibank app, making Fibank the first Bulgarian bank to provide integrated access. Maritime Technology: Black Sea naval leaders discussed autonomous vessels, robotics and surveillance to counter hybrid threats and protect shipping, as new drone strikes hit vessels off Bulgaria.
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