Ukraine: Uhryniv-Dolhobyczow border crossing point opens for empty trucks to Poland

Following agreements between the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Poland and the Lubelskie Voivodeship, the Uhryniv-Dolhobyczow border crossing point was opened for empty trucks. This is a joint checkpoint on the Polish side, which usually operated only for cars and buses. Starting from December 4, trucks…

Ukraine: Mykolaiv region infrastructure to be rebuilt after receiving powerful air defense

After receiving powerful air defense systems, Ukraine will begin to rebuild the infrastructure of Mykolaiv region, including educational institutions, hospitals and social buildings. This was stated by the President of Ukraine at a meeting with students of three Mykolaiv higher education institutions. “As for the reconstruction of Mykolaiv universities, everyone is paying attention to the…

Moldova: 79 projects included in European Village and Express European Village Programs completed in November 2023

79 projects included in the European Village and Express European Village programs were completed in November. The government’s investment in their implementation amounts to 60.3 million lei (3 million euros) from the National Fund for Regional and Local Development, having a positive impact on the lives of about 175 thousand citizens. Through the European Village…

Bulgaria: slower software sector growth expected

The Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM) announced their annual Barometer report, marking a historic forecast for the nation’s software sector. Projections unveiled during the event indicated a remarkable milestone: an expected surge in revenues to surpass BGN 8 billion in 2023, an unprecedented achievement for the industry. The Barometer, a long-standing yearly publication offering…

Poland: economy up in Q3 2023

Poland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.5% YoY in the third quarter of 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on November 30. Compared to the previous quarter, the economy grew by 1.5%, GUS said. Poland’s economy contracted by 0.6% YoY in the second quarter. According to a GUS flash estimate, GDP was expected…