Prior to the war, Ukraine began to implement energy saving technologies. Now, the war is forcing the country to speed up efforts in this area. The relevant statement was made by Energy Efficiency Fund CEO Yehor Fareniuk on the sidelines of the 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue. In particular, Fareniuk emphasized the urgent need to…
The executive committee of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) has ruled, by unanimous vote, to reduce by 0.5% the basic rate applied to the principal operations of monetary policy for short-term, to the level of 3.75% annually. BNM Governor Anca Dragu has made statements to this effect. At the same time, the interest rates…
Bulgarian lawmakers have taken a significant step toward bolstering the nation’s energy infrastructure by advancing cooperation with the United States for the construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). In a pivotal move, Members of Parliament (MPs) approved in the second reading the proposal to collaborate with the USA…
The representatives of the competent ministries of Ukraine and the United Kingdom have discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of passenger services. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Deputy Minister Serhiy Derkach on Facebook. “I have met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper. The conversation…
Over the past week, power engineers have restored electricity supply to more than 36,000 households in the Donetsk region. Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, said this in a post on Facebook. “Between March 11 and 17, with the permission of the military, specialists managed to carry out repairs and restored…
The exporters of Moldovan products will benefit from better commercial and economic conditions on the market of the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The Cabinet approved the ratification of the free trade agreement between Moldova and the EFTA member states. The document was signed in Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein, on June…
Poland’s government has approved a bill granting additional payments to social care workers, who often earn minimum wage. If approved by parliament and the president, the legislation will allow almost 200,000 people employed in the sector to receive an additional 1,000 zloty (EUR 230) gross each per month starting from July. For those on the…