In September, $52.3 billion in customs payments was collected for the state budget, up by $1.2 billion MoM, the State Customs Service reported. “In September, the budget received $52.3 billion in customs payments. Thanks to the stability of Ukrainian business operations, payments to the budget increased by $1.2 billion compared to the previous month,” the…
Fewer households in Bulgaria are relying on wood for heating. Although wood remains the preferred fuel source in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, supply issues persist, particularly for elderly residents who struggle to split and store firewood. Asya Sarieva, an 88-year-old from the mountains, plans to heat her home with wood again this winter due to…
The number of young people up to the age of 25 who are heavily in debt is on the rise in Bulgaria, with the fastest-growing demographic being young individuals, even those with stable incomes. Financial mismanagement is primarily to blame, particularly among men, who tend to incur more debt than women. This alarming trend is…
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and his Moldovan counterpart Victor Parlicov discussed functioning of the energy system under Russian attacks, focusing on measures to balance it in emergency situations. The key theme of the meeting was cooperation between the two countries to ensure regional energy security. Halushchenko emphasized that the energy security of the region…