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 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…
As of October 15, natural gas reserves in Ukraine’s underground storage facilities exceeded 12.8 billion cubic meters. Such calculations are provided by ExPo Consulting. “Natural gas reserves in Ukrainian UGS facilities exceeded 12.8 billion cubic meters as of October 15. At the beginning of last week (October 7), the volume of natural gas injected into…
In the Poltava region, a total of 515 agricultural producers have obtained UAH 69.2 million in government assistance for about 17.3 thousand hectares of cultivated land. The relevant statement was made by the press service of Poltava Regional Military Administration. “Currently, a total of 5,637 agricultural producers from the Poltava region have been registered with…
Inflation in Bulgaria experienced a significant slowdown in September, dropping to 1.2% from 2.1% in August, marking the lowest rate since March 2021, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Compared to August, a deflation of 1% was recorded, following a slight rise of 0.1% in the consumer price index during the previous month. The…
Every day, Russia attacks Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, including medical infrastructure, deliberately targeting peaceful cities and terrorising citizens. The enemy is systematically destroying hospitals, polyclinics, outpatient clinics and maternity wards, putting additional strain on the medical system. Nevertheless, restoring the medical infrastructure is a priority for the state. Reconstruction work has been underway for more than…
In February 2025, each Ukrainian region will receive its own development roadmap, Oleksii Riabykin, Deputy Minister for Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, has announced during a speech at the “Made in Ukraine” business forum. “In February 2025, all the regions in Ukraine will receive strategic documents that will define their development trajectory. These documents…