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Last update: 4 hours agoUkraine–U.S. Talks Sour: Russia says the “spirit of Anchorage” is a myth, while Ukraine is growing openly frustrated with U.S. mediation as the war grinds on. Austria Spy Trial: Austria’s biggest spy case in years ends with Egisto Ott convicted of passing police data to Russian intelligence and Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsalek. Bulgaria–EU Finance: Parliament ratified the European Stability Mechanism treaty and amendments, locking in eurozone-style stability funding rules. Tourism Reset: Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov says the ministry’s capacity is “deinstitutionalized” and unveils a five-pillar sector programme focused on connectivity, accessibility, and staffing. Energy Build-Out: Kozloduy NPP Units 7 and 8 are pitched as a long-term GDP and energy-security boost, with construction expected to run about a decade. Industry Pushback: Bulgarian business groups back fee cuts for electrical/electronic equipment but warn deposit-return rules could funnel money to big multinationals and squeeze small firms. Cybersecurity Step: Bulgaria and Google Cloud launch an AI-powered national “Cybershield.” Eurovision Afterglow: Dara’s homecoming draws huge Sofia crowds after Bulgaria’s first win, even as the contest’s politics continue to ripple.
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