Ukraine: delegation discusses joint defense industry projects with Lithuania

A Ukrainian delegation met with Lithuania’s Deputy Foreign Minister Julius Pranevicius to discuss the development of joint projects in the defense industry. The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine reported this on Facebook. “Ukrainian enterprises are growing stronger every day, producing more and more weapons essential for Ukraine’s defense. But through cooperation with Western companies,…

Ukraine: Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters reviews preparations for heating season

On April 30, a meeting of the Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters, chaired by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, addressed the outcomes of the previous heating season and preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period. According to the Ministry of Energy, no electricity restrictions have been applied to household consumers since December 30, 2024, while limitations for…

Ukraine: government approves FTA with UAE

The Cabinet of Ministers endorsed a draft law on the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was reported by the Ministry of Economy. It is noted that the agreement provides for the free trade between the two countries by…

Bulgaria: country outpaces EU in spirit exports

In 2024, Bulgaria’s exports of alcoholic beverages totaled 30.4 million euros, with spirits and liqueurs accounting for the largest share of 21.3 million euros. Wine exports followed at 5.86 million euros, while beer exports amounted to 2.9 million euros. Bulgaria’s exports in this category outpaced those of ten other EU member states. EU-wide, the export…

Latvia: Karums and Flow join forces for charity to produce new watermelon-flavour curd snack

Latvia’s leading dairy processing company Food Union Latvia, in partnership with the creators of the Oscar-winning animation film Flow, has launched a watermelon-flavoured Karums curd snack celebrating family, friendship and support. Part of the sales income will go to two Latvian charities: Children’s Hospital programme “Kepu terapija” and Remi Cat Rescue Centre. As usual, the…