Bulgaria–Czech Business Push: Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Czech PM Andrej Babiš backed seven new cooperation documents in Sofia, spanning defence industry, medical devices, business ties and transport, while also discussing nuclear energy and future joint work on small modular reactors. Connectivity & Transport/Power: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos called Bulgaria the “connectivity gateway” as the EU plans a Regional Connectivity Summit with Sofia, tied to the Middle Corridor linking South Caucasus and Central Asia to Europe. Rail Reliability Watch: Bulgaria is open to future Skoda train deliveries, but says six of the newly deployed sets are off-schedule due to technical problems that must be fixed fast. Crypto Compliance: Bulgaria adopted stricter crypto reporting rules under the EU DAC8 framework, requiring registered providers to submit client identification and transaction data to the National Revenue Agency annually. Industrial Pressure: Eurostat data show Bulgaria’s industrial production fell again in July, with the sharpest monthly drop among eurozone countries, while labour costs in Bulgaria jumped the most in the EU for wages and salaries. Skills & Industry Outlook: The Bulgarian Industrial Association says AI will reshape jobs via automation of routine tasks and new hybrid roles, not mass replacement. Agriculture Inputs: Bulgaria approved large fertilizer imports to secure supplies for the Boro rice season, including DAP, MOP and TSP from multiple countries. Circular Packaging: Bulgaria reported over 75% glass packaging collection and recycling in 2025, with coverage across most of the population and plans to boost incentives and information.