Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) may suspend oil operations until it obtains security guarantees from other states; an indefinite suspension of oil and tanker operations has been discussed.

The Bulgarian National Assembly on July 31 set the presidential election for Oct. 25, 2026. Incumbent Iliana Yotova, who became president in January after the Constitutional Court approved former president Radev’s resignation, has said she will run. Under the constitution the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term, renewable once; Radev’s term was originally due to expire in January 2027.

澳大利亚6月私营企业贷款月率 0.8%，预期0.60%，前值0.70%。