The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has extended the deadline for submitting applications for state support for industrial parks. According to Ministry Order No. 247 dated August 15, applications for financial support can now be submitted to authorised banks until August 29. State support for industrial parks is a key component of…
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has highlighted notable discrepancies between wholesale and retail prices, with markups on certain products reaching as high as 70%. The latest monthly monitoring of goods in the so-called small consumer basket shows that smaller retail outlets continue to offer slightly lower prices than large chains, with…
The chief veterinary officers from the Baltic States and Poland have called for EU legislation to be strictly adhered to when containing African swine fever, which is currently spreading in Estonia, saying it risks jeopardizing the credibility of the region and even the whole EU. Since June, more than 20,000 pigs have been culled in…
The Bulgarian canning industry is facing a critical moment, with experts warning that it could be approaching its end. Stoyko Kirovski, chairman of the Union of Fruit and Vegetable Processors, said that, unless urgent measures were taken, consumers might soon see store shelves filled with imported products such as pickles from India, roasted peppers from…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc discussed potential Canadian support for Ukraine’s production of long-range drones. Shmyhal wrote this in a post on Telegram. During the meeting, Shmyhal expressed gratitude for Canada’s steadfast support since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The discussion focused on expanding cooperation in the…