Energy & Industry Policy: Energy Minister Iva Petrova says the BEH recovery plan is binding: Mini Maritsa Iztok and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 must leave BEH, with a weekly working group now set to map financial and investment steps and protect jobs. High-Tech & Business: Economy Minister Alexander Poulev met Bosch leadership after the company moves to wind down the Bosch Engineering Center Sofia, while Bosch says it will keep a long-term presence via commercial and Bosch Digital activities. Education & Skills for Industry: The Bulgarian Industrial Association argues vocational admissions should match local employer needs, not just student interest, using regional labour-market data from five areas. Public Oversight: The National Audit Office referred four conflict-of-interest cases for asset checks, sending them to anti-corruption and unlawfully acquired assets bodies. Tourism & Growth: The Tourism Ministry plans a familiarization visit for Japanese tour operators, aiming to boost Japan arrivals with culture, wine, spa and festival offerings. Higher Education Demand: Plovdiv University of Food Technologies reports foreign student numbers doubled in 2026 to 200, with English-taught programmes in food, industrial engineering, biotech and wine tech. EU Sanctions: Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova says Bulgaria’s reservations were addressed, with Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov removed from the draft 21st sanctions package, and Bulgaria is ready to support it. Logistics & Trade: SolitAir launched a Dubai–Tianjin freighter route, adding another China link after Sofia entered its EU network.