EU Enlargement Watch: Ireland’s EU presidency is putting enlargement back in focus, with Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova and Albania all in the spotlight as Dublin leans on its “honest broker” reputation. AI & Education: A World Bank-led assessment in Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye argues the real divide isn’t access to tools, but whether schools build critical, responsible AI skills. Culture & Literature: Sofia’s Cinelibri returns this autumn with over 70 literary adaptations and productions across Bulgaria, spotlighting Mario Vargas Llosa’s “Civilisation of the Spectacle.” LGBTQ+ Rights in Focus: A Bulgarian-linked EU court ruling on gender documents is being discussed through the lens of what the law protects—and what it still overlooks—for queer people. Public Service Media: Czech plans to scrap the TV licence fee for state funding spark concern from European media groups over independence and stable financing. Bulgarian Culture Abroad: Over 700 young Bulgarians gathered in Odesa for a music and horo dance charity night, keeping community traditions alive. Health Tourism Push: BTA’s Turkish-language BG SPA catalogue is being used to sell Bulgaria’s year-round balneology and wellness offer to Turkish visitors. Sport & Youth: PM Radev will present flags to Bulgaria’s 2026 science Olympiad teams, while “Sport with the President” honours top children on International Olympic Day. Heat & Climate: An unusually early heatwave is sweeping Europe, with warnings from Iberia to the Balkans. Pride & Equality: Tens of thousands marched in Romania and Bulgaria for equality and legal recognition for same-sex civil partnerships.