Ukraine: Brave1 launches grant competitions and updated programme with up to UAH 150 million for product development

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Brave1 announced Brave Competitions for developing explosives production, autonomous drones, tactical ballistic missiles and anti-aircraft missile systems, with budgets up to UAH 100-150 million. At the event “Decisive Innovations: Ukraine’s Next Steps in the Technological War”, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov and Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal presented new grant…

Slovakia: debt servicing costs surge

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The country has already spent more than EUR 1 billion on interest payments this year, as high deficits and rising rates put pressure on public finances. Slovakia’s political leaders are grappling with a growing financial headache as the country faces historically high costs to service its national debt. Official figures show that Slovakia has spent…

Bulgaria: construction of new houses increases

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Construction of new homes has surged across several regions in Bulgaria, reflecting strong demand for both apartments and single-family houses. Builders are responding to buyers’ preferences, leading to a notable increase in new housing projects. In Sofia the second quarter of the year saw the start of construction on 295 residential buildings comprising 1,914 homes.…

Ukraine: Ministry of Economy discusses continued support for agriculture with FAO representatives

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Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture Denys Bashlyk met with Mohammed Azouqa, interim Head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Office in Ukraine, to discuss ongoing support for Ukrainian farmers and agricultural producers and future cooperation directions. “Enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Ukraine’s agri-food sector is crucial today. Farmers face challenging conditions,…