The creation of new markets and the technological upgrading of Ukraine’s economy, the integration of Japanese technologies into Ukrainian production, and “smart” demining were among the topics discussed during a meeting on May 20 between Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev and JICA Vice President Yuko Mitsui. The visit marked Yuko…
Moldova is outlining new development directions in the field of renewable energy and electricity storage, projects considered essential for modernizing the energy infrastructure and strengthening the country’s energy security. These initiatives are part of a broader cooperation package discussed during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi and President of the…
The European Commission’s spring forecast points to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook for both Bulgaria and the wider eurozone, coupled with higher inflation pressures across the region. According to the report, the slowdown is driven by a mix of fiscal strain in member states and external shocks, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which…
The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association calls on the government to regulate short-term accommodation platforms to ensure fair market competition for hotels. Data from Statistics Estonia show that nearly 2 million overnight stays were booked through accommodation platforms last year – about a quarter more than before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kulli Kraner, executive…
299 billion hryvnias of income were declared by citizens of Ukraine for 2025. In total, almost 176 thousand declarations of property and income were submitted. This is 103% compared to last year’s campaign. This was reported on her Facebook page by the Acting Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, Lesya Karnaukh. The most…
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that a meeting of the Staff discussed the implementation of controlled exports of Ukrainian defense products and further steps under the political agreements of the Drone Deal. Umerov reported this on Telegram. “Today, at the Staff meeting, we discussed the progress of implementing controlled…
Over 68% of Moldova’s exports were directed to the European Union market in 2025. The main categories of goods exported to the EU are electrical equipment, vegetable products, furniture items, fats and oils, as well as wines and beverages. Thus, the European Union has strengthened its position as the main destination for Moldovan exports. More…