Energy Storage Surge: Europe’s installed energy storage passed 100 GW in 2025, reaching 102.7 GW and overtaking nuclear, with growth driven by solar-plus-storage, dynamic tariffs, electrification, and flexibility markets. EU Sanctions Rift: Bulgaria’s PM Rumen Radev says Sofia may veto the next EU Russia sanctions package unless Vagit Alekperov and Patriarch Kirill are removed, putting domestic energy interests ahead of EU unity. Space Industry Hiring: EnduroSat appoints Spencer McCollester as US SVP of Operations to scale US mission delivery and commercial growth. Digital & AI Talent: Bulgaria’s Innovation Minister Ivan Vasilev meets Switzerland’s ambassador on R&D and partnerships, highlighting INSAIT expansion and Bulgaria’s BgGPT large language model. RRP Funding Push: Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov targets securing over 90% of Recovery and Resilience Plan funds, stressing the need to hit remaining milestones fast. BESS in Bulgaria: Solarpro and CATL commission a 602 MWh battery energy storage system in Bulgaria, reinforcing the country’s storage buildout. Tech in the Region: Adex Energy enters Romania with smart energy management software for renewables and storage portfolios. AI Breakthrough in Education: Sofia University student Aleksandar Yanev becomes the first Bulgarian to co-author a paper accepted at CVPR, focusing on robotics AI. Archaeology: Excavations at Heraclea Sintica uncover an earlier Temple of Heracles beneath the existing sanctuary, pointing to a deeper cult-site history.