Digital Governance: Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov convened an MP meeting with IT sector representatives to discuss the future of Information Services AD, calling for a cross-party legal framework for Bulgaria’s digital transformation. AI Policy & Debate: A commentary argues that today’s big language models are only part of the story, warning about “epistemic dependency” when states rely on knowledge systems trained elsewhere. Defence Industry Restructuring: State defence repairs group TEREM Holding must submit a restructuring and optimization plan for the TEREM-Khan Krum plant by August 10, including asset sales, cost cuts, and possible category change to support public functions. Space & Tech Ecosystem: Deputy PM Galab Donev visited INSAIT at Sofia Tech Park, reaffirming state funding and positioning the institute as a national priority for AI and robotics. R&D for Food Tech: Bulgaria’s LB Bulgaricum and Japan’s Meiji will complete a joint R&D lab by year-end, targeting functional foods and probiotics. Biodiversity Discovery: Bulgarian researchers described a new ant species, Messor odrysarum, highlighting cryptic diversity in Europe’s Messor ants. Climate Impact on Science: Record-low Danube water levels are exposing mammoth remains and WWII wrecks, with new finds in Bulgaria and across the river basin. Energy Transition Data: Solar’s share of EU electricity demand topped 20% for three straight months, with new country records in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Palaeontology in Bulgaria: A BAS-led Tran dinosaur site expedition reported a crocodile tooth and dinosaur bone among early discoveries. Tech & Payments Expansion: Nayax launched its cashless payment suite in North Macedonia, pushing card acceptance for unattended retail.