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The Bulgarian authorities and EUROPOL are preparing a new operation to protect intellectual property.
The Cybercrime Directorate of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime coordinates an international meeting dedicated to the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the field of illegal IPTV and streaming. The event is taking place in Sofia and aims to encourage communication and coordination between the participants, as well as to present the tools used in the fight against this type of crime.
The rare "edge fish" emerge to the surface in four countries during May-June 2025.
The unusual observations of the deep-sea fish ophrysa, known as the "fish of the edge," in India, Australia, New Zealand, and California in May-June 2025 have generated widespread media and scientific interest. Despite the lack of clear patterns, these observations will help further investigate the vertical migrations of deep-sea organisms and the influence of ocean conditions.
Bulgarian companies and scientists with new opportunities for space projects
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is organizing an information day for the initiatives of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). The event will present current calls for proposals under the "Horizon Europe" and "Fundamental Elements" programmes, as well as opportunities for innovation and funding from the European Innovation Council.
The Swedish deeptech startup Embedl raises €5.5 million for Edge AI solutions.
Embedl, a spin-out from Chalmers University, receives funding to develop AI technologies that work directly on end devices, without the need for cloud infrastructure. The goal is to provide efficient, cost-effective, and low-latency applications for industrial IoT and smart devices.
European Civic Science Award - presentation of awards in Brussels
Tomorrow, a special event will be held in the capital of the EU, where the winners of the "EU Prize for Citizen Science" competition will be announced. The initiative encourages projects that engage the general public in scientific research on social, cultural, and environmental topics.
Astrological Forecast for June 18, 2025
Today, the Sun remains in Gemini while the Moon continues in Aries. The day’s energy is fast-moving and full of initiative, but now calls for focus and inner control. Action without direction may backfire. Be quick, but deliberate.
Bulgarian companies lag significantly in the use of artificial intelligence.
New study shows that only 6.5% of Bulgarian companies apply artificial intelligence technologies, which is significantly below the average level for the European Union. Analysts emphasize the need for more active policies and investments to accelerate the implementation of AI in Bulgarian business.
Powerful solar activity warns of a possible geomagnetic storm
The Russian space observatory IKI RAN recorded an intense solar flare of class X1.2, which may lead to a geomagnetic storm and disruptions in technological systems on Earth in the coming days.
Antarctica reveals a 30-million-year-old prehistoric panorama
An international team of scientists, led by Professor Stuart Jamison from the University of Durham, UK, made a sensational discovery of an ancient territory covered with rivers, valleys, and forests, including palm trees, more than 1.6 km beneath the ice in East Antarctica. This finding, with an area close to the size of the state of Maryland in the USA, documented through radar mapping and sediment analysis, reveals key information about the dynamics of the ice and the history of climate change on Earth.
The mysterious X-shaped structures in the ionosphere prompt a rethinking of cosmic models
NASA's GOLD mission has discovered unexpected X-shaped formations in the ionosphere, a region where they were not expected. This challenges the existing models of the space environment and the influence of solar activity.
The Patent Office of Bulgaria has launched a fully renewed electronic portal, based on a European platform.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria has introduced a completely new, modernized electronic portal, providing expanded functionalities for easier access to services and electronic applications. The portal is built on the User area platform provided by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
Europe introduces the world's most powerful supercomputer - JUPITER
The European supercomputer JUPITER, based on NVIDIA technologies, has been officially put into operation. Located in Germany, JUPITER is part of the European EuroHPC initiative and will be used for advanced research in areas such as climatology, medicine, and quantum physics.
Europe opens doors to global scientific talents with a new 500-million program
The European Commission has launched an ambitious initiative called "Choose Europe for Science", which will invest 500 million euros in attracting leading scientists from around the world, including the United States, in the context of declining funding for scientific institutions there. The program offers facilitated access to funding, fast visa procedures, and favorable tax and social regulations.
The Swedish army embraces 5G technology for modernizing communications
The Swedish armed forces are joining the innovative 5G program "NorthStar 5G", developed by the telecommunications giants Telia and Ericsson. The goal is to implement 5G technology in critical military areas such as communications, logistics, and security, with a focus on compatibility with NATO standards.