Ukraine: Ministry of Economy launches dashboard to monitor implementation of Ukraine Plan under Ukraine Facility

The Ministry of Economy has launched an information dashboard designed to monitor the implementation of the Ukraine Plan under the EU’s Ukraine Facility programme. The dashboard is now available on the Ministry of Economy’s web portal of the and at www.ukrainefacility.me.gov.ua/en. The thematic dashboard will allow the Government, international partners, as well as business and…

Bulgaria: inflation decreases in July 2024

In July, inflation in Bulgaria decreased to 2.4% on an annual basis, according to recent statistics from the NSI. However, compared to the previous month, the inflation index rose by 0.8%, reversing a trend of decline observed in recent months. This increase is primarily attributed to higher prices for tourist services and establishments. Seasonal factors…

Bulgaria: foreign trade declines

Bulgaria’s foreign trade has been experiencing a decline since the start of the year, according to recent data from the National Statistical Institute. In the first five months of the year, both exports and imports saw reductions. Exports fell by 6.2% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 22.2 billion leva. Major export destinations…

Ukraine: Ministry of Finance attracts $98.7 billion of external financing since February 2022

For more than two years in a row, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has been taking the necessary measures to maintain a stable macro-financial system in wartime. Effective steps taken by the Government of Ukraine allow strengthening domestic financial capacity in times of uncertainty. However, international assistance continues to be important in supporting the…