AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEurovision Finale Fever: The 2026 grand final is here in Vienna (16 May) with 25 acts chasing the trophy—after a semi-final that already sparked loud online reactions, including the UK’s Look Mum No Computer (Sam Bartle) getting hit with “0 points incoming” chatter. Eurozone & Investment: Bulgaria’s euro switch is already paying off—foreign direct investment jumped 87% year-on-year in the first two months, with €809m in inflows and more reinvested profits. Payments Upgrade: Bulgaria joined the European Payments Alliance, so instant transfers via blinkP2P are set to expand across multiple countries. AI Push: Bulgaria is positioning itself as a regional AI and HPC hub, pointing to INSAIT, GATE, Sofia Tech Park, and the Discoverer supercomputer. Judicial Reform: Parliament approved three Judicial System Act amendment drafts at first reading, including limits on the Supreme Judicial Council’s staffing decisions. Energy Grid Manufacturing: ABB pledged $200m to expand medium-voltage equipment production in Europe, with Bulgaria among the sites.
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