The government on October 14 approved amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, which provided for the discontinuation of several assistance measures, including one-time benefits for starting employment or self-employment. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the flow of Ukrainian citizens arriving in Latvia this year has remained relatively…
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved 30 new applications for the total amount of UAH 168.7 million under the Grants for Processing Enterprises program. Funding is provided on a co-financing basis-the state compensates up to 80% of the project cost, with the entrepreneur investing the rest. The program is implemented…
Retirement should be about enjoying the life you’ve worked hard to build, not worrying whether your home can keep up with your changing needs. Yet many Australians find themselves in houses that were perfect for raising families but become increasingly challenging as mobility shifts and energy levels change. The good news is that with some…
On October 10, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution “On Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Financial State Support to Business Entities,” which expanded the scope of the state program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%.” The decision will allow entrepreneurs from frontline regions to access financing and refinance existing loans on preferential terms.…
Bulgaria and Japan have entered a new strategic phase in their economic partnership, Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov announced during the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The international exhibition, held between April 13 and October 13, gathered around 160 participating countries and attracted close to 28 million visitors. Minister…
The government has approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Defence to the Military Service Law and the Service Pensions for Military Personnel Law, which will gradually increase the maximum age for active military service for certain categories of soldiers. The amendments, developed at the Cabinet’s request, are intended to extend the maximum age limit…
In the first eight months of 2025, the state budget received EUR 10 billion in taxes – nearly EUR 1 billion more than during the same period last year. In August, the state treasury received EUR 1.27 billion in taxes – EUR 116 million more than in August of the previous year. 90% of August’s…