Education Reform & PISA: Bulgaria’s PISA 2025 results are worsening again, with the PM calling them “catastrophic” and pointing to big gaps between small and large schools—plus declines in reading and maths even as science and digital skills show some gains. Road Safety Plan: The government approved an action plan to cut serious road crashes, shifting toward proactive risk management, clearer responsibilities, and automated data exchange between institutions. Russian Hybrid Threats: A US Congressional Research Service report says Bulgaria is especially exposed to Russian hybrid operations, citing vulnerabilities like polarization, weak oversight, and disinformation networks. Antarctica Logistics: Sofia University’s Antarctic program will get a new Manitou telescopic handler donated by Assarel-Medet, boosting construction and logistics on Livingston Island. Life Sciences Collaboration: Bulgarian scientists visited EMBL in Heidelberg ahead of Bulgaria’s full membership bid, mapping joint projects and access to advanced lab infrastructure. EU Housing Rules: The European Commission proposed an Affordable Housing Act that could allow local limits on short-term rentals in “housing stress” areas. Bulgarian Tech & Industry: BDZ started regular service with new Alstom Coradia Stream EMUs, while ZS Europe opened expanded production capacity for automotive aluminium components. International Tech Trade: China’s CIFTIS opened in Beijing, with Bulgaria’s economy leadership attending and services trade cooperation on the agenda.