The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in collaboration with the World Bank, continues to steadfastly support universities operating in frontline conditions or relocated due to russian aggression. As part of the relevant project component, funding exceeding UAH 120 million has been approved. These funds are aimed at procuring equipment to ensure resilient educational…
Moody’s has released its latest assessment of Bulgaria’s economic and institutional outlook, presenting a moderately positive view while highlighting ongoing challenges. The agency points to Bulgaria’s European Union membership and the planned adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, as key factors supporting the country’s governance and institutional stability. Yet, corruption remains a significant…
The Slovak Association of Securities Dealers (AOCP) has reintroduced its corporate bond scoring initiative Zeleny Delfin (Green Dolphin), but with a key change: it now evaluates only those bond issues for which issuers explicitly request a rating. The scoring is free of charge, yet major financial groups such as J&T, Penta and Proxenta have declined…
The imposition of new import tariffs on European goods entering the United States is expected to have a significant impact on the Bulgarian economy, with projected losses exceeding 1.2 billion leva (approximately 626 million euros). This estimate comes from calculations by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with the Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the mechanism of state support for farmers using reclaimed land in frontline territories. The corresponding resolution No. 930 “On Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds Planned in the State Budget for Agriculture to Provide State Support to Commodity Producers Using Reclaimed Land and Water Use Organizations”…