Bulgaria: Robert De Niro to open two hotels

Renowned actor and co-founder of Nobu Hospitality, Robert De Niro, is set to make waves in Bulgaria’s hospitality scene with the opening of two luxury hotels under the Nobu brand. The US-based brand, known for its upscale hotels, restaurants and residences, is making its mark in Bulgaria with properties in Sofia and Varna. The first…

Moldova: eight companies get grants to green businesses

Eight companies have got grants to green businesses. Their managers have signed funding contracts with the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation (ODA) to benefit from grants awarded by the Moldovan government and co-financed by the European Union under the Small and Medium Enterprises Greening Programme. The winners will receive non-reimbursable funding worth 2.6 million lei and will…

Ukraine: NBU and EBRD pledge to support war veterans

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRC) will cooperate to promote the financial inclusion and reintegration of war veterans in Ukraine. The relevant memorandum was signed on April 9, the NBU’s press service reported. “NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy and EBRD Managing Director for Financial Institutions Francis Malige…

Ukraine: more than $83 billion in international assistance attracted

Ukraine has already attracted more than $83 billion through coordinated cooperation with international partners since the Russian full-scale invasion started. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Finance Ministry. “Since February 2022, thanks to coordinated cooperation with international partners, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry has already managed to attract more than $83 billion. The largest…

Bulgaria: new finance minister prioritizes Eurozone and full Schengen membership

The newly appointed Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to joining the Eurozone, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and achieving full-fledged Schengen membership. Speaking at the ceremony marking her assumption of office from her predecessor Asen Vassilev, Petkova outlined her priorities for the…