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Astrological Forecast for June 20, 2025
Today the Sun is on the cusp between Gemini and Cancer, and the Moon is in Taurus. This creates a calm and steady energy, perfect for completing tasks, nurturing home life, and preparing emotionally for the upcoming season shift.
Bulgarian scientists are developing innovative nanotechnologies for precise cancer treatment.
An innovative system of biodegradable nanoparticles that deliver chemotherapeutic agents directly to tumor cells without damaging healthy tissues is being developed by a team from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
The European Investment Bank allocates 70 billion euros for the technology sector in the EU.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a large-scale investment program, through which it will allocate 70 billion euros to support technology companies in the EU during the period 2025-2027. The funds will be directed towards key areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, green technologies, and others.
Intellectual property in education: How to use generative AI safely and ethically
The European Union Intellectual Property Office publishes an interactive graphic that helps teachers and students understand how to interact with new generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, without infringing on copyrights. A free online course on the basics of intellectual property is also provided.
Technological progress - the key to economic growth and development
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth, Tomislav Donchev, emphasizes the importance of technological innovations and fintech services for accelerating economic development. He calls on Bulgaria to be faster and bolder in adopting new technologies, so as not to fall behind global leaders such as the USA and China.
Astrological Forecast for June 19, 2025
Today the Sun is in Gemini and the Moon enters Taurus. After the fiery pace of the previous day, this is a time for grounding, calm, and steady progress. It’s ideal for tending to your body, managing finances, and organizing your surroundings.
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.