Slovakia’s main trade union federation has proposed its own plan for repairing public finances, warning the government against repeating austerity policies that disproportionately affect workers and low-income groups. In a response to the Labour Minister’s call for input from social partners, the Confederation of Trade Unions of the Slovak Republic (KOZ SR) submitted a set…
The Government has allocated more than UAH 22 billion of financial resources provided by partners for recovery needs. The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said. According to him, almost UAH 18.5 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will…
Last year alone, russia launched 33 massive attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. However, despite this, Ukrainian power engineers have managed to keep the energy system intact and stable. This was emphasized by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko in his address to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine during the Questions Time for the…
The Bulgarian property market appears to be cooling off in the major urban centers, with growth slowing and rental prices increasingly seen as disconnected from actual value. Though official figures from the National Statistical Institute for the first quarter are not yet published, preliminary estimates suggest a modest rise in prices – between 5% and…
Construction of anti-tank ditches has begun in southeastern Estonia, which will be part of the Baltic States’ defense zone. The project is expected to cost 4.4 million euros this year alone, and until the end of the year, 28 bunkers and ten storage areas are expected to be built. “Dragon teeth” will also be deployed.…
Vasil Levski Sofia Airport has earned top honors in Europe, receiving the prestigious ACI EUROPE award for “Best Airport in Europe” in the category serving between 5 and 10 million passengers. This accolade recognizes the swift and extensive transformation led by SOF Connect at the capital’s airport, alongside its ambitious plans for sustainable future growth,…
On June 19, the Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko joined the meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) online. The meeting was attended by finance ministers of EU member states, representatives of European institutions and international financial institutions. Key topics included Ukraine’s financial situation, budgetary needs for 2026, sanctions against…