Wizz Air, the fastest growing airline in Europe and the most sustainable in the world, launched the first flight on its newest route: from Varna to London Gatwick Airport. Direct flights will operate three times a week, allowing passengers to enjoy the destination for both leisure and business travel. Tickets are now available on wizzair.com,…
Estonian coach operator Lux Express has successfully influenced Latvia to change its public transportation principles, allowing intercity bus services to be operated on a commercial basis, similar to the system in Estonia. State-subsidized public transport in Latvia has led to absurd situations. For instance, long-distance buses may have toilets, but the operators do not open…
The war remains the key risk for the banking system, but the lack of qualified personnel has become another additional risk. First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Kateryna Rozhkova said this during the presentation of the Financial Stability Report. “The war remains the key risk for banks. Another additional risk that…
At night on June 19, the enemy attacked an energy facility in the central region. Some equipment was damaged. The State Emergency Service and police were called to the scene. In the Lviv region, overhead lines and electrical equipment were damaged as a result of a nighttime enemy attack. 285 metering points are de-energised. Restoration…
Poland will spend the equivalent of 4.12% of its GDP on defence this year, which is the highest level among NATO members and more than double the alliance’s guideline of 2%. The figure – part of estimates published by NATO this week for all its members – marks a rise from the 3.92% of GDP…
Bulgaria continues to export fresh fruits and vegetables despite the prevalent perception that most of these goods are not locally produced. Ministry of Agriculture data from last year revealed that Bulgaria exported nearly 100,000 tons of fresh produce, with fruits accounting for over 70,000 tons and vegetables for the remaining 39,000 tons. On the flip…
Operations in fuel trade require enormous investments. This is why the Baltic market may see a consolidation, says Circle K Baltic vice-president Skirmants Macuks. “Everyone needs to invest, everyone needs to follow the rules and meet environmental standards. It’s no longer the simple business it used to be. To be precise, in a couple of…