The Parliament has supported key draft laws on Defence City, a special legal regime to support domestic enterprises in the defence-industrial complex. The aim of the special regime is to increase the production of modern Ukrainian weapons and military equipment, develop cutting-edge technologies, attract investment to the sector and enhance the capabilities of the Defence…
In 2024, the total profit of state-owned enterprises in Ukraine almost doubled compared to the previous year, reaching over 16 billion hryvnias against 8.8 billion in 2023. At the same time, the amount of losses of state-owned companies decreased by almost 3 billion hryvnias. The main profits were provided by enterprises in the processing industry…
BORICA has officially become the first and only Bulgarian provider registered in the public register of the European Payments Council (EPC), following the completion of registration and technical compliance procedures. This milestone positions Bulgaria alongside technologically advanced European markets where online transfers are secured by verifying that the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. The…
An upcoming solar plant in southern Slovakia will be larger in size than the nearby village. After developing projects in Hungary, French energy provider Voltalia plans to build a solar plant with a capacity of 44.2 megawatts near the village of Velky Blh in the Rimavska Sobota district. Covering 77 hectares, the facility will rank…
Constructive collaboration and maintaining a balance between the economy, the agricultural sector and environmental protection are key priorities for the restructured Ministry. This was emphasised by Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, during a working meeting with the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management, chaired by Committee Head…
On September 25, the European Defence Innovation Forum (EDIF) will be held in The Hague. The Governments of the Netherlands and Ukraine will combine efforts to expand defence industry cooperation in Europe. The EDIF is bringing together government officials, investors, leading European and Ukrainian defence industry companies, research institutions and startups to promote the development…
Bulgarian business is riding a wave of momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with newly established companies growing by 7.3% – a pace faster than the EU average of 4.6%. According to Eurostat’s latest figures, Bulgaria is emerging as an increasingly dynamic player on the European entrepreneurial map. Yet, alongside this boom, the country…