Bulgaria ranks first in Europe when it comes to how much of a 100,000-euro annual salary employees actually keep after taxes and social security deductions, according to a comparative analysis covering 31 European countries. The study examined net income levels across all EU member states, along with the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey. It…
Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has repaid the first instalment of its state loan amounting to 6.4 million euro, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). The ministry stated that airBaltic was meeting its obligations and had completed the first repayment under the loan agreement in the amount of 6.4 million euro. The 30 million euros…
The Baltic countries agree that clock changes should be abolished and that permanent summer time should be adopted. However, since Finland would prefer permanent wintertime, Estonia does not want to create a time difference with them, meaning no decision is expected in the near future. The idea of ending clock changes in Europe dates back…
When a country is living in conditions of full-scale war, the main task of state institutions is to ensure continuous and stable work. From the first days of the Russian invasion, this has become a priority task for the tax service. This was said by the Acting Head of the State Tax Service Lesya Karnaukh…
Pablo has become one of the most talked‑about nicotine pouch names in Europe, drawing attention from both retailers and consumers. While new ultra‑strong brands arrive every season, Pablo’s position in the mainstream high‑strength segment appears surprisingly stable. Market observers note that the brand’s loyal fan base and consistent profile keep it firmly on shelves and…
The introduction of a unified environmental permit system in Ukraine, which is to replace separate permitting procedures in the field of air emissions, special water use and waste management for enterprises, became the key topic of the round table that the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine held on May 27 in Kyiv.…
Michelin has published its first-ever restaurant guide covering the whole of Poland, highlighting the country’s impressive culinary scene. The new, expanded guide adds 92 new restaurants to those previously recognised in Poland, including four newly awarded a coveted Michelin star. Meanwhile, Bottiglieria 1881 in the city of Krakow retains its position as the country’s only…