On February 13, bilateral meetings between the representatives of Ukraine and the European Commission started in Brussels, Belgium, within the framework of the official screening of the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law under Chapter 9, Financial Services, which was part of Cluster 2, Internal Market. Bilateral meetings within the framework of the screening…
The municipal councils in Kozloduy and Krivodol have become the first in Bulgaria to implement dual pricing for municipal services, taxes and fees. Following the Euro Adoption Act, which took effect in August 2024, the two municipalities had updated 15 ordinances to reflect prices in both leva and euro. However, the euro-based prices will only…
Spurred by increased sales over the last few years, McDonald’s is planning a huge expansion in Slovakia, with up to 10 restaurants opening a year. The expansion will not be limited to just bigger towns, but is aimed at smaller ones as well. “Specific locations are being selected by a specialised team of experts from…
According to a recent survey by the European Investment Bank Group (EIB), nearly 80% of Bulgarian companies have taken steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The survey, which is part of the EIB Group’s annual investment report, shows a significant increase in climate change-related investments, with the number of companies addressing the issue more…
The State Employment Service announces new winners of the Government’s Vlasna Sprava (Own Business) programme, who have applied for grants in the period from January 6 to January 19. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Economy and the State Employment Service. According to the results of the first wave of the programme in…