Military units have ordered 22,000 FPV drones, bombers, reconnaissance UAVs and electronic warfare systems worth over UAH 1 billion through Brave1 Market using points awarded for destroying enemy targets. Under the updated Army of Drones Bonus programme, also known as e-points, equipment worth over UAH 266 million has already been delivered to the front, with…
The development of strategic cooperation in the energy sector was the central topic of discussion between the Ukrainian delegation and Polish officials. During their working visit to Poland, representatives of the Ukrainian energy sector, including Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak and CEO of Naftogaz Ukrainy Sergii Koretskyi, met with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State…
Bulgaria should continue pursuing its oil and gas projects while strictly adhering to environmental legislation, the Ministry of Energy has stated. This response came after Greenpeace urged the country to halt all oil and gas operations in the Black Sea. Environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Skytruth, have highlighted the presence of around 170 oil and…
Slovakia will launch a new direct air connection between Bratislava and Kosice in late November, reviving a long-discussed route with the help of state subsidies aimed at strengthening east-west transport links and boosting the role of the capital’s airport. Transport Minister Jozef Raz announced on August 22 that Hungary-based low-cost carrier Wizz Air had won…
Women in Lithuania earn on average 10% less than men, according to the Bank of Lithuania, sparking renewed criticism over the government’s lack of targeted measures to address the gender pay gap. Bank economist Rokas Budrauskas said the divide was most visible in industries dominated by women, which tended to offer lower salaries than male-dominated…
Almost a quarter of Bulgaria’s economy is in the shadow sector – about 23-24%. “On the other hand, there is not enough money for pension benefits, for young people, but for paying the second year of maternity leave for young mothers. Well, how could there be enough funds when a significant part of the business…
Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Denys Bashlyk met with representatives of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The main topic was the DOBRO (Development of Business and Rural Opportunities) project aimed at rural development. The participants discussed the DOBRO project, set to be approved this year, and identified priority areas…