In January-June, Ukraine’s state budget received $20.2 billion in financing, namely $13.8 billion in external financing and $6.4 billion from domestic government bonds. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Finance Ministry on Facebook. In particular, in the first half of 2024, a total of $13.8 billion came as external financing. The European Union,…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the budget declaration for 2025-2027, which outlines a gradual economic recovery. In particular, GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2025. The relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, No. 751 dated July 28, was published on the Government portal. As expected, gross domestic product will…
Sofia Airport includes plans for airbridges and the option for passengers to walk to and from the planes (the so-called WiWo – walk in, walk out). Milena Mihailova, Director of “Public Relations and Communications” at the concessionaire “SOF Connect,” shared this information. The project underwent modifications following Bulgaria’s entry into Schengen, necessitating the separation of…
Eurobarometer data reveal significant insights into Bulgarian attitudes towards adopting the euro, highlighting both optimism and skepticism among the population. According to the survey, 71% of Bulgarians anticipate their country joining the Eurozone within the next five years, marking a notable increase of 9% since April 2023. This optimism places Bulgaria ahead of other surveyed…
Ukraine and Slovenia have signed an intergovernmental memorandum that will provide comprehensive support to Ukrainian citizens, including children, temporarily staying in Slovenia due to the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine. This document is a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the social sphere. The signing took place on June 28 during…
Due to rising temperatures, electricity consumption increased by 2.5% on June 28 compared to the previous day. Emergency assistance was being used to avoid an increase in blackouts. “On June 28, regional power distribution companies applied planned schedules of restrictions throughout the day. Due to the heat, consumption in the afternoon and evening was 2.5%…
Tolerance towards buying contraband goods in Estonia is significantly lower than in Latvia and Lithuania, a new survey shows. The most popular smuggled goods are tobacco products, alcohol and fuel, Latvia’s national broadcaster LSM reports. “In terms of attitude, Estonia differs from Latvia and Lithuania. In Estonia, every fifth person (20%) says that buying smuggled…