AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefence & NATO drills: Bulgaria’s Armed Forces are running Stealth Dagger 26 and testing new drone and counter-drone capabilities, with more helicopter and naval exercises planned through the summer. EU fiscal pressure: The European Commission says it will propose opening an excessive deficit procedure for Bulgaria, citing a 2025 deficit of 3.5% of GDP and expectations above 4% through 2027, partly linked to defence spending. Energy transition row: Mining unions Podkrepa and CITUB sharply criticized plans to separate Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 from BEH, warning they may take legal action. Competition watchdog: Bulgaria’s anti-monopoly authority is launching a preliminary enquiry into alleged retail pressure on fruit and vegetable suppliers tied to the “Care Basket” initiative. Tourism push: The tourism committee chair held talks with the National Tourism Board on long-term policy coordination, while Bulgaria’s tourism minister met UN Tourism leadership ahead of a planned investment forum. Culture & heritage: Plovdiv hosted “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026,” spotlighting living heritage and literary traditions. Local sport: Grigor Dimitrov beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a Sofia exhibition match benefiting the Dimitrov Foundation.
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