Ukraine: government approves FTA with UAE

The Cabinet of Ministers endorsed a draft law on the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was reported by the Ministry of Economy. It is noted that the agreement provides for the free trade between the two countries by…

Bulgaria: country outpaces EU in spirit exports

In 2024, Bulgaria’s exports of alcoholic beverages totaled 30.4 million euros, with spirits and liqueurs accounting for the largest share of 21.3 million euros. Wine exports followed at 5.86 million euros, while beer exports amounted to 2.9 million euros. Bulgaria’s exports in this category outpaced those of ten other EU member states. EU-wide, the export…

Latvia: Karums and Flow join forces for charity to produce new watermelon-flavour curd snack

Latvia’s leading dairy processing company Food Union Latvia, in partnership with the creators of the Oscar-winning animation film Flow, has launched a watermelon-flavoured Karums curd snack celebrating family, friendship and support. Part of the sales income will go to two Latvian charities: Children’s Hospital programme “Kepu terapija” and Remi Cat Rescue Centre. As usual, the…