Bulgaria: beverage industry pushes for nationwide bottle deposit system to boost recycling

The Association of Soft Drink Producers in Bulgaria (ASDPB) has expressed readiness to support the creation of a national deposit return system for beverage containers. According to Executive Director Zhanna Velichkova, the system must include a financial incentive to encourage consumer participation. Some retail chains have already taken initial steps, introducing reverse vending machines that…

Ukraine: Ukrzaliznytsia transports more than 1.3 million passengers on international routes in H1 2025

International passenger trains run between Ukraine and six European countries. In January-June, about 1.3 million passengers travelled by rail in both directions. The relevant statement was made by Ukrzaliznytsia’s Passenger Company Branch. “As of July, international passenger trains run between Ukraine and six European countries. In January-June, about 710,000 passengers were transported on the Ukraine-EU…