Ukraine: World Bank mobilizes $51 billion, including $30.7 billion in non-repayable grants

The Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde discussed the implementation of joint projects, launching new initiatives and attracting funding next year. The meeting took place in Washington, DC. The Head of the Ukrainian Government emphasized that the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF), established…

Bulgaria: real estate agencies may charge “introduction fee” under new bill

The National Real Estate Association has raised concerns regarding the proposed Bill on Real Estate Brokers, submitted by MP Valeri Plamenov Lachovski and others. According to the association, the draft law fails to adequately define the responsibilities of real estate brokers during transactions. Real estate transactions involve a multifaceted process aimed at safeguarding the financial…