Bulgaria: trade shortfalls deepen in October 2025

In October, Bulgaria recorded a current account deficit of 1.0646 billion euros, marking the largest monthly shortfall since September 2022, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on the country’s balance of payments. The trade deficit also widened sharply, reaching 1.0444 billion euros, while foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows increased by 448.5…

Moldova: Vulcanesti bypass road opens to traffic

Vulcanesti bypass road has become operational and is open to traffic starting on December 18. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea stated that the modernization of this section of the M3 Chisinau-Comrat-Giurgiulesti-Romania border road would ensure a fast and safe connection between Chisinau and Giurgiulesti and would improve the southern…

Ukraine: Defence Procurement Agency increases anti-Shahed interceptor drones deliveries to the military

In December, contracts executed by the MoD’s Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) ensured the Defence Forces received an average of nearly 950 interceptor drones per day to counter enemy Shahed-type UAVs. “We are ramping up deliveries of anti-Shahed capabilities for our warriors. These systems strengthen protection against drone terror while preserving resources for intercepting cruise and…