Ukraine: Brave1 participants receive $8 million in grants from state

The Brave1 defense tech cluster participants have already received $8 million in grant support from the state for the development of technology startups. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development – Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. “About 3,000 companies have already been registered with the…

Bulgaria: former Finance Minister highlights challenges to Eurozone membership

Simeon Dyankov, a former finance minister, has said that the Bulgarian economy is performing reasonably well, although discussions regarding the macro framework for 2025 are currently stalled due to the absence of a functioning parliament and government. He noted that finance minister Ludmila Petkova had called on politicians to outline necessary budget measures and determine…

Bulgaria: country outpaces France in agricultural subsidies for small ruminants

Bulgaria has emerged as a frontrunner in the EU regarding agricultural support for the small ruminant sector. This acknowledgment came from the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Association, the members of which attended a significant European livestock exhibition in France earlier this month. Co-chairman of the association Simeon Karakolev expressed surprise at the level of…