Ukraine: government will provide one-time assistance to young medics working in rural areas and combat zones

The Government has introduced one-time financial assistance for young medics who choose to work in rural areas or combat zones. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a Cabinet meeting on May 30. Specifically, a resolution was adopted to provide one-time financial aid to graduates of medical higher education institutions who, upon completing…

Bulgaria: regulators launch measures to prevent speculation and protect consumers during euro introduction

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) and the Commission for Competition Protection (CCP) are joining forces to prevent an unjustified increase in the prices of goods and services during the transition to the euro. The two commissions will also investigate for any prohibited agreements between traders that might fuel such speculation. According to Rosen Karadimov, chairman…

Slovakia: tax collection decreases in 2024

Last year, eight in 10 tax audits ended with a penalty and an additional tax assessment. Yet despite the rising efficiency of the Financial Administration, the state collected nearly EUR 100 million less through this channel compared to the previous year. The administration focused primarily on value-added tax (VAT), where it recorded the highest number…