Ancient Discoveries: Archaeologists in Bulgaria’s Deultum uncovered a Late Roman skeleton hidden inside a huge storage jar (dolium), with signs of a violent fire around the find—an unusual glimpse into a city attack. Education & AI Skills: Sofia’s University of Telecommunications and Post kicked off the 2026/27 academic year and 145th anniversary, with leaders stressing responsible AI use and Bulgaria’s future in connectivity and digitization. Public Health: Bulgaria secured 560,000 flu vaccine doses, including nasal vaccines for children, aiming to cover all eligible people. Kids & Writing: President Iliana Iotova and the education ministry honored winners of the Hedgehogs’ Spines creative writing competition, highlighting reading as a shield against tech-driven distractions. Food Tech: 3D-printed food is moving beyond novelty, with systems already used in niche settings and capable of printing multiple ingredient types—still not mainstream, but getting closer. Cybersecurity for SMEs: A European open-source platform (OSCRAT) was launched to help small firms comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Learning Gaps: Bulgaria’s PISA-linked concerns deepen: over half of 15-year-olds fall below minimum reading and math proficiency, pushing calls for earlier support and better school funding. Energy Infrastructure Policy: The EU’s TEN-E rules are being updated to streamline cross-border grid and hydrogen planning and consider digital and demand-side options before new buildouts.