Tourism & Heritage: Bulgaria’s “Get to Know Bulgaria – 100 National Tourist Sites” movement marked its 60th anniversary, with the Tourism Minister praising how it keeps natural and cultural landmarks alive for generations. Education & Values Debate: Progressive Bulgaria wants early language checks in schools and proposes adding “Virtues and Religion” as a compulsory subject from 2028/2029, with pupils choosing among Orthodox Christianity, Islam, or ethics and civic education. Science & Polar Culture: Varna celebrated the 5th anniversary of the naval research vessel RSV 421 joining the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, highlighting how it transformed Bulgaria’s Antarctic base and expanded research and training. Family Policy Spotlight: A new look at Europe’s family support shows Switzerland struggles to back young people, while Bulgaria’s maternity leave system—among the longest in Europe—faces renewed public debate. Film & Animation: Burgas International Film Festival continues its animation focus, with Oscar-nominated Bulgarian director Theodore Ushev bringing his Aquanima selection and a Bulgarian screening of “Life with an Idiot.” Sports: Bulgarian volleyball coach Atanas Petrov was hired as assistant coach at Mizzou, after leading Bulgaria’s U19 women to a world championship. Road Safety Tragedy: A fatal Ruse–Byala highway crash killed four people, including a child, as investigations continue into the causes.