Bulgaria: euro debate lacks facts

The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria has stirred many questions that, according to financier Boris Petrov, should have been addressed much earlier. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, he noted that the public’s lack of understanding of the benefits of euro adoption had been overshadowed by ongoing political instability. Petrov believes these concerns are being…

Bulgaria: BDZ will see immediate upgrades

Bulgaria’s Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov shared his impressions of a train journey from Mezdra to Sofia on Facebook, highlighting both the positive aspects and the areas that needed improvement. Following this experience, he issued a series of orders aimed at enhancing comfort and cleanliness on trains, as well as ensuring better overall service. In his…

Bulgaria: experts urge Bulgarians to deposit over 30 billion leva in banks ahead of eurozone entry

Cash holdings in Bulgaria remain high, with over 30 billion leva reportedly kept outside the banking system. The Association of Bulgarian Banks has urged citizens to deposit these funds into banks ahead of the country’s planned eurozone entry. James Yolovski, Secretary General of the association, explained this during an interview with Bulgarian National Radio. Positive…

Ukraine: over 2,300 Ukrainians receive housing loans

Since the resumption of registry operations in 2025, 2,334 Ukrainians have taken advantage of the affordable mortgage programme eOselia, securing loans totalling UAH 4.3 billion. This was announced by Andrii Teliupa, Deputy Minister of Economy. “The eOselia programme offers flexible and attractive conditions for obtaining a loan to purchase a home. Since its launch, 17,174…

Ukraine: government will provide one-time assistance to young medics working in rural areas and combat zones

The Government has introduced one-time financial assistance for young medics who choose to work in rural areas or combat zones. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a Cabinet meeting on May 30. Specifically, a resolution was adopted to provide one-time financial aid to graduates of medical higher education institutions who, upon completing…