From March 15, the railway operator ZSSK will introduce a fee when buying train tickets at the ticket office and on trains, with a EUR 1 fee in the case of the former and EUR 3 in the case of the latter, even if a train station does not have a ticket office. The fee…
Courier service prices in Bulgaria are set to rise from March 1, with some deliveries increasing by nearly 10%. Two of the largest courier companies in the country are also introducing new pricing rules for the lightest shipments. While these changes are primarily driven by transport and logistics factors, they may also have an impact…
In January, Ukraine’s gross domestic product grew by 1.5% compared to 1.7% in December 2024, the Ministry of Economy reported. “The growth drivers remain the construction industry, manufacturing, and domestic trade,” said Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev. He noted that the slowdown in economic growth in January was due to a decline in exporters’…
A total of 30 Ukrainian exporters presented organic food products within Ukraine’s national pavilion at the world’s largest trade fair for organic food, BIOFACH 2025, in Germany. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry. “Ukraine’s participation in international exhibitions, such as BIOFACH, is an important instrument for expanding the…
Domestic sewing companies in Bulgaria are struggling to survive, as the influx of low-cost Chinese garments floods the market, undercutting local production. The industry, already under pressure, has seen many businesses shut down and workers laid off. While some regions, such as Ruse, are faring slightly better, production declines remain evident across the country. One…
The Latvian parliament is moving to ban tourism firms from offering tours to Russia and Belarus, the public broadcaster LSM reports. The aim is to reduce the risks of human rights violations and prevent recruitment by the intelligence services, initiators of the bill say. “Traveling to Russia and Belarus is currently a security issue which…
Bulgaria Air is expanding its network of international routes for the upcoming summer season, offering more travel options for passengers. Starting on April 17, the airline will introduce a new direct route from Varna to Paris, marking the first time this connection will be available. Flights will operate twice a week, every Monday and Thursday,…