Science & Academia: Sofia hosted the 22nd International Symposium on Solubility Phenomena (22ISSP), bringing researchers from 18 countries to discuss solubility, phase equilibria and equilibrium modelling, with links to pharma, materials and energy storage. Culture & Cities: Burgas officially presented its bid to become European Capital of Culture 2032 at Apollonia, stressing the project is built through dialogue with 12 partner municipalities. Black Sea & Economy: Fishermen in Tsarevo warn that a strong bonito season could still mean low prices that won’t cover fuel and gear costs. Public Finance: Bulgaria’s budget deficit narrowed to EUR 2.201 bln (1.8% of GDP) at end-July, with the fiscal reserve at EUR 8.525 bln. Migration Enforcement: Haskovo received four drones to help police monitor hard-to-reach routes and identify groups under a Bulgaria–Türkiye Interreg project. Justice & Health: The Kocani trial of Bulgarian-North Macedonian citizen Iva Mihaylova resumes Sept. 28, as MPs and her supporters press for a fair process and permission for medical treatment in Bulgaria. Energy Prices: The EWRC set September natural gas at EUR 41.60/MWh, up 5.5% from August.