The European Commission’s spring forecast points to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook for both Bulgaria and the wider eurozone, coupled with higher inflation pressures across the region. According to the report, the slowdown is driven by a mix of fiscal strain in member states and external shocks, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which…
The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association calls on the government to regulate short-term accommodation platforms to ensure fair market competition for hotels. Data from Statistics Estonia show that nearly 2 million overnight stays were booked through accommodation platforms last year – about a quarter more than before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kulli Kraner, executive…
299 billion hryvnias of income were declared by citizens of Ukraine for 2025. In total, almost 176 thousand declarations of property and income were submitted. This is 103% compared to last year’s campaign. This was reported on her Facebook page by the Acting Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, Lesya Karnaukh. The most…
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that a meeting of the Staff discussed the implementation of controlled exports of Ukrainian defense products and further steps under the political agreements of the Drone Deal. Umerov reported this on Telegram. “Today, at the Staff meeting, we discussed the progress of implementing controlled…
Over 68% of Moldova’s exports were directed to the European Union market in 2025. The main categories of goods exported to the EU are electrical equipment, vegetable products, furniture items, fats and oils, as well as wines and beverages. Thus, the European Union has strengthened its position as the main destination for Moldovan exports. More…
The planned construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant could generate up to 55 billion euros for Bulgaria’s economy over their operating lifetime, according to project representatives presenting updated progress on the initiative. The briefing, held in Sofia with participation from Kozloduy NPP – New Capacity, Westinghouse, and Hyundai E&C,…
The Government has clarified the mechanism for recalculating the cost of heating and hot water in emergency situations. This primarily concerns situations where, due to attacks on energy or utility infrastructure, people were left without heating or hot water, or received services of improper quality. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia…