Bulgaria: many Uzbek workers leave early due to false salary promises

Illegal recruitment practices in Uzbekistan are sending workers to Bulgaria under the promise of salaries reaching 5,000 leva (EUR 2,560), but the reality often fails to meet expectations, prompting many to leave early and leaving Bulgarian employers facing staffing gaps. Officials, business representatives, and employer organisations convened in Ruse on November 12 to discuss strategies…

Ukraine: Government instructs comprehensive audit of largest state-owned enterprises

The Government has instructed a comprehensive audit of all the largest state-owned enterprises, particularly in the energy and defence industries. Special attention is to be paid to the transparency of procurement and financial controls. This was announced by Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko following the Cabinet meeting. “The supervisory boards of Naftogaz, Ukroboronprom, Ukrzaliznytsia,…

Ukraine: Taras Kachka urges NATO countries to expand joint defence production

Strong Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose development requires allies’ support, are the foundation of future security guarantees for our state. The Ukrainian army will also become an effective tool for strengthening the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region, as Europe’s security is inextricably linked to Ukraine’s security. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister for…

Latvia: public transport in regions may collapse

Losses among regional public transport operators in Latvia could reach 6.95 million euros this year, according to Ivo Osenieks, president of the Latvian Passenger Transport Association (LPPA). The association has sent a letter to parliamentary party factions, calling for meetings with regional carriers to find solutions to the chronic underfunding of public transport – a…