Bulgaria: country joins Europe’s Beneficiary Verification scheme to combat online payment fraud

BORICA has officially become the first and only Bulgarian provider registered in the public register of the European Payments Council (EPC), following the completion of registration and technical compliance procedures. This milestone positions Bulgaria alongside technologically advanced European markets where online transfers are secured by verifying that the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. The…

Ukraine: Economy Minister presents priorities in environmental protection

Constructive collaboration and maintaining a balance between the economy, the agricultural sector and environmental protection are key priorities for the restructured Ministry. This was emphasised by Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, during a working meeting with the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management, chaired by Committee Head…