Space & Defence: Prime Minister Rumen Radev told the Euronews Defence and Space Summit that Bulgaria has a strong role in building Europe’s space capabilities, highlighting EnduroSat’s rapid small-satellite output and calling for faster, more interoperable European space programmes. Quantum Security: NATO released a public quantum roadmap to make allied forces “quantum-ready,” focusing on quantum computing, communication and sensing, and how they intersect with AI, space and next-gen networks. Energy & Geopolitics: A report says Ukraine has rapidly ramped up US LNG imports after Russian strikes hit gas production, using multiple import gateways that include a “Vertical Corridor” route via Bulgaria and Romania. Cyber/Hybrid Threats: NATO and regional leaders keep stressing cyber and disinformation risks, while Bulgaria’s PM also urged that diplomacy for Ukraine peace hasn’t been exhausted. Innovation Metrics: Bulgaria held its position in WIPO’s 2026 Global Innovation Index (24th in Europe; 37th globally), with a big jump in infrastructure quality. STEM Capacity: Radev opened Bulgaria’s new National STEM Centre, aimed at training young talent and supporting science Olympiad teams. Archaeology: Markeli Fortress excavations near Karnobat turned up 46 coins and Byzantine seals, plus Old Bulgarian and Roman-era finds. Health/Science: A Bulgarian-led discussion on polyphenols links plant compounds to the gut-brain axis and immune support.