AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArms-Industry Shock: A second explosion in just over a month hit EMCO-linked ammunition storage in central Bulgaria near Tsareva Livada, with fire spreading warehouse to warehouse and no injuries reported, renewing scrutiny of alleged Russian sabotage links. Public-Info Clash: Yes, Bulgaria is pushing for documents and explanations over Iliana Iotova’s 2022 presidential pardon of convicted drug dealer Ognyan Atanasov, while the Presidency says it followed a medical assessment and Pardon Commission recommendation. Media Independence vs Politics: BNT’s management board rejects attempts to turn a professional programming decision about History.BG’s single permanent presenter into a political issue. Music/Streaming Numbers: The EU’s 2025 recorded music revenue rose to €6B, with paid streaming driving much of the growth, per IFPI’s “Music in the EU” report. Culture Calendar: Sofia’s National Gallery announces a Japanese prints exhibition (18th–20th centuries) opening Sept 17, plus Haskovo Jazz Festival runs Sept 21–26. Fashion Buzz: Venice Film Festival fashion leaned more muted and serious, reflecting a shift in the red-carpet mood.
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