Ukraine: Poland will help enhance energy security

The development of strategic cooperation in the energy sector was the central topic of discussion between the Ukrainian delegation and Polish officials. During their working visit to Poland, representatives of the Ukrainian energy sector, including Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak and CEO of Naftogaz Ukrainy Sergii Koretskyi, met with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State…

Bulgaria: government will maintain oil and gas projects while upholding environmental standards

Bulgaria should continue pursuing its oil and gas projects while strictly adhering to environmental legislation, the Ministry of Energy has stated. This response came after Greenpeace urged the country to halt all oil and gas operations in the Black Sea. Environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Skytruth, have highlighted the presence of around 170 oil and…

Lithuania: women earn 10% less than men

Women in Lithuania earn on average 10% less than men, according to the Bank of Lithuania, sparking renewed criticism over the government’s lack of targeted measures to address the gender pay gap. Bank economist Rokas Budrauskas said the divide was most visible in industries dominated by women, which tended to offer lower salaries than male-dominated…

Ukraine: Deputy Economy Minister meets with representatives of International Fund for Agricultural Development

Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Denys Bashlyk met with representatives of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The main topic was the DOBRO (Development of Business and Rural Opportunities) project aimed at rural development. The participants discussed the DOBRO project, set to be approved this year, and identified priority areas…