Ukraine: country secures over 200 international agreements worth more than EUR 13 billion at Rome conference

Following the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, over 200 agreements and memoranda were signed, totalling more than EUR 13 billion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a Cabinet meeting on July 14. “URC2025 demonstrated the unwavering unity and solidarity of the international community. Ukraine’s recovery is seen as a global project, the success…

Bulgaria: home purchases outpace rentals in Sofia

A new trend is emerging in Sofia’s real estate scene – property sales are outpacing rentals, reversing a pattern that has dominated the past decade. The observation comes from the National Real Estate Association (NRA), which brings together over 2,500 professionals committed to ethical and responsible practice. While this reversal is noteworthy, experts anticipate a…

Bulgaria: energy sector is poised for growth as eurozone entry spurs major funding boost

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov shared encouraging news for Bulgaria’s energy sector, highlighting that financial institutions were prepared to provide funding eight times greater than what was required for the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor infrastructure. He attributed this favorable development to the positive momentum following Brussels’ announcement confirming Bulgaria’s eurozone entry starting from January…

Ukraine: URC results in signing of five agreements on defence industry cooperation

During the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), five agreements were signed to foster cooperation in the defence industry. An agreement on cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the Italian Ministry of Defence. This joint commitment aims to promote collaboration between Ukrainian and Italian defence companies, addressing needs for components and…