At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Collins to discuss potential New Zealand investments in Ukraine’s defense industry. Umerov shared details of the meeting on Facebook. “Started work at the Munich Security Conference. The first meeting was with New Zealand’s Minister of Defense, Judith Collins,”…
In Ukraine, the protection of second-level energy facilities, which are being worked on by the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, is almost 90% completed, the head of the agency Serhii Sukhomlyn has announced. He noted that the agency was working on the protection of 22 substations, and about 46 second-level protection elements had…
Bulgaria could adopt the euro as its official currency from January 1, 2026, if it successfully met the necessary criteria for joining the eurozone. Citing their sources, Bulgarian media “Club Z” reported that there were no obstacles preventing this transition, provided all conditions are fulfilled. A decision on Bulgaria’s accession will be made by the…
Only the Uspenskaya Square project in Dnipro will represent Ukraine in the Public & Landscape Architecture category. The renovated square was opened in November 2023. The work lasted for about two years. The square has a playground, a climbing wall and public toilets decorated with steel scales. In the evening, the square is illuminated with…
On February 13, bilateral meetings between the representatives of Ukraine and the European Commission started in Brussels, Belgium, within the framework of the official screening of the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law under Chapter 9, Financial Services, which was part of Cluster 2, Internal Market. Bilateral meetings within the framework of the screening…
The municipal councils in Kozloduy and Krivodol have become the first in Bulgaria to implement dual pricing for municipal services, taxes and fees. Following the Euro Adoption Act, which took effect in August 2024, the two municipalities had updated 15 ordinances to reflect prices in both leva and euro. However, the euro-based prices will only…
Spurred by increased sales over the last few years, McDonald’s is planning a huge expansion in Slovakia, with up to 10 restaurants opening a year. The expansion will not be limited to just bigger towns, but is aimed at smaller ones as well. “Specific locations are being selected by a specialised team of experts from…