Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute. On a monthly comparison, the industrial production index rose by 0.9% compared to January. This growth was largely driven by developments in manufacturing, which…
Estonian agriculture faces a severe workforce crisis if the war in Ukraine ends and Ukrainian refugees return home, local farmer Kalle Hamburg has warned in a recent television interview. Ukrainian refugees who arrived in Estonia after the start of the war made a major contribution to the local agricultural workforce. “If it were to suddenly…
In January-March, military levy revenues to the budget amounted to UAH 43.5 billion. This is 27.5% more than in the same period last year. Last year, UAH 34.1 billion of military levy was received. Leaders in terms of revenue are: – Kyiv city – UAH 14.2 billion; – Dnipropetrovsk region – UAH 4.6 billion; –…
As of March, 8,991 taxpayers were included in the List of Taxpayers with a High Level of Voluntary Compliance with Tax Legislation. The number of taxpayers included in the list has increased by 1,353 business entities, or by almost 18% compared to November 2025. Such dynamics indicate an increase in the level of tax culture…
The private Czech rail operator RegioJet has announced its withdrawal from Poland just months after entering the market. Its brief time in the country was tumultuous, marked by numerous train cancellations and conflict with Poland’s state operator PKP. RegioJet explained its decision by saying that PKP’s dominant position and state support gave it an unfair…
Up to 90% of construction and renovation workers in Bulgaria are operating outside the legal framework, according to entrepreneur Lozan Lozanov, who has raised concerns about the lack of regulation in construction and installation services, particularly in the interior renovation sector. He described an environment where “everyone does what they want” due to the absence…
The Estonian government decided on April 9 to halt a EUR 500-million procurement program for new combat vehicles, redirecting the funds toward air defense, drones and unmanned systems, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said. Experience from Ukraine, market conditions and military advice from the commander of the defense forces led to the decision to suspend the…