Ukraine: strengthening energy security key area of cooperation between Ministry of Energy and USAID

The cooperation between the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Energy Security Project (ESP) allows implementing projects to reform the energy sector, integrate Ukrainian energy markets into European ones, and strengthen Ukraine’s energy security in general. In 2023, a number of meetings were held at…

Ukraine: nuclear regulator deepens cooperation with U. S. partner

The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) signed a memorandum that provides for deepening of cooperation. This was reported by the SNRIU press service. “The memorandum provides for the continuation and deepening of cooperation, exchange of experience and interaction between the regulatory authorities of Ukraine and…

Bulgaria: Nexo crypto platform Investigation closed

After an extensive and meticulous investigation, Bulgaria’s Prosecutor’s Office announced the closure of the high-profile inquiry into the cryptocurrency firm Nexo. The decision, arrived at on December 22, stemmed from the absence of compelling evidence substantiating allegations of money laundering, tax infractions, or illicit financial services provision without proper authorization. The investigation, which spanned a…

Moldova: parliament adopts state budget for 2024

The parliament voted for the state budget for 2024, aimed at backing the social, education and infrastructure’s development fields, in the second reading on December 22. The document provides for the increase in the childbirth allowance, growth of the salaries of teachers by 15% and doubling scholarships of the students from the faculties with pedagogical…