AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEurovision Fallout: The 2026 Eurovision final in Vienna drew 131 million viewers across 35 markets, down 35 million year-on-year, with the drop linked to boycotts over Israel’s participation and declines in major countries. Bulgarian Economy: Bulgaria’s GDP grew 3.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with services still the biggest slice of value added, according to NSI data. Energy & Gas: TurkStream Russian gas flows to Europe are halted for planned maintenance through June 10, while the EU approved Romania’s Transgaz commitment changes to expand export capacity options, including to Ukraine. Crime & Tech: A Bulgaria-coordinated Europol operation led to 29 arrests and the dismantling of nine criminal groups behind illegal sports streaming, removing over 27,000 illegal streaming links. Local Business & Prices: Diesel prices in Bulgaria fell again, reaching the lowest level since late March, while retail trade in the euro area and EU slipped in April. Culture & Media: BTA signed a Kazanlak municipality deal to cover the town’s cultural calendar, and writer Boyka Asiova received the ABUJET award named after Maxim Minchev.
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