Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal, alongside Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and government representatives, presented the Draft Government Action Plan. “Security and defence are among the top priorities. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set clear tasks in this area, which we will consistently implement,” stated Denys Shmyhal. Key priorities: – At least 50% of funds…
In the second quarter of 2025, there was an increase in the income and expenses of Bulgarian households. The average total income per person was 3,620 leva (1,850 euros), up by 12.6% YoY. The largest share of income comes from wages (58.3%), according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NIS). Total expenses increased by…
UK-based Revolut has become the largest bank in Lithuania in just five years, according to the country’s central bank. But the headline figure, which includes assets from customers outside Lithuania, does not necessarily reflect the full picture of competition in the domestic market. The digital bank’s rapid rise has added new momentum to a sector…
In Bulgaria, the majority of seaside properties are purchased by Bulgarian citizens, whether residing in the country or abroad, while foreign buyers make up a much smaller portion of the market, according to real estate data. The most active age group in the holiday property segment ranges from 35 to 45 years old. These buyers…
Since the beginning of 2025, businesses have secured approximately 17,600 concessional loans totalling UAH 52.8 billion. Of these, 363 loans worth UAH 710 million were issued last week. The most frequent borrowers are enterprises in manufacturing, agriculture and wholesale and retail trade, with a significant portion operating in high-risk war zones. Since the start of…