Up to 90% of construction and renovation workers in Bulgaria are operating outside the legal framework, according to entrepreneur Lozan Lozanov, who has raised concerns about the lack of regulation in construction and installation services, particularly in the interior renovation sector. He described an environment where “everyone does what they want” due to the absence…
The Estonian government decided on April 9 to halt a EUR 500-million procurement program for new combat vehicles, redirecting the funds toward air defense, drones and unmanned systems, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said. Experience from Ukraine, market conditions and military advice from the commander of the defense forces led to the decision to suspend the…
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution to establish a temporary investigation commission to investigate actions by officials that may threaten Ukraine’s economic security. 211 MPs voted for the legislative initiative No. 15079 at a parliament meeting on April 9. The new commission will investigate potential unlawful actions by officials of state authorities, other governmental…
In the first quarter of 2026, local budgets received UAH 132.8 billion. This is 15% more than in the same period last year. The largest share of revenues is traditionally provided by the personal income tax – almost UAH 76 billion (+18.8%). Significant sources were: – Single tax – UAH 21.8 billion (+10.4%); – Property…
Belgrade and Baku continue negotiations regarding near-term energy supplies, as well as the implementation of joint infrastructure initiatives. Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic wrote this on her social media pages following her visit to Azerbaijan. Djedovic-Handanovic noted that she held talks with Azerbaijani Finance Minister Sahil Babayev on comprehensive cooperation between the…
Moldova is taking a strategic step towards diversifying aviation markets, by expanding air connectivity with South America. The government today approved, at the proposal by the Infrastructure and Regional Development Ministry (MIDR), the start of negotiations for signing a bilateral agreement on air services with Argentina. The decision marks a first in air transport relations…
Lithuania’s parliament national security and defence approved plans on April 8 to establish a new military training ground in Kapciamiestis. The proposal passed with 11 votes in favour, while Dainius Gaizauskas of the Farmers and Greens Union and Aidas Gedvilas of the Nemunas Dawn party abstained. The Seimas took the initial step toward establishing the…