Anti-Corruption Push: Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers held a briefing on new measures against corruption, including scrutiny of high-profile public procurement and checks on assets and activity of Bulgarians abroad, with closer work planned with foreign partners and financial authorities. AI & Media Regulation: Bulgaria hosted the Black Sea of Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum, where regulators debated how AI is reshaping media creation, moderation and distribution, and what rules should follow. Space & Defense Tech: EnduroSat became Bulgaria’s second tech unicorn after Payhawk, topping a $1B valuation following a $205M funding round to scale satellite production and expand a space-and-defense hub. Energy Storage Finance: A Berlin conference session highlighted how BESS projects across Europe are getting funded, but lenders are tightening scrutiny of revenue forecasts under real market volatility. Air Defense R&D: Norway’s Nammo is developing a prototype rocket motor engine aimed at a longer-range IRIS-T variant, with early prototype testing planned. EU Politics & Democracy: In Brussels, an EU citizens’ panel will discuss democratic resilience, with four Bulgarians among 150 participants. Astronomy Spotlight: Bulgarian photographer Radoslav Sviretsov won first place in the Aurorae category of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 for “The Crown,” shot in Iceland during a major geomagnetic storm. Telecom Innovation: United Group rolled out its AI-driven EON 3.0 cloud TV platform across Southeast Europe, with Bulgaria launching via Vivacom. Public Health: A Lancet study reports childhood vaccination rates across much of the EU have stalled or fallen since COVID, including declines in Bulgaria.