Sweden’s largest forest owners association and forest industry group “Sodra” plans to sell forest properties and related businesses in the Baltic States, according to an announcement on the company’s website. The statement mentions that “Sodra” is looking for those interested to move forward with the sale process. “Sodra Skog” business manager Peter Karlsson notes that…
Several banks in Bulgaria have recently announced changes to their fees, particularly for cash withdrawals and deposits. These adjustments, which were communicated to customers in advance through their websites and notifications, would take effect on various dates. Customers have been informed at least two months ahead of time, as required by law, about the upcoming…
Ukraine has opened a new customs terminal in Kryve Ozero, Mykolaiv region, Vitaliy Kim, the head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, has announced on Telegram. “I was invited to the opening of a new customs terminal in Kryve Ozero. This is the Mykolaiv region. Not a war zone, on the Odesa-Kyiv highway. The terminal…
In the Zakarpattia region the state has become a hostage to private businesses and still has none of its own salt production facilities due to lawsuits over the equity rights of the owners of the Tereblia field. The relevant statement was made by Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration Head Myroslav Biletskyi. “This salt would indeed cover…
Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov has expressed optimism about the potential abolition of US visas for Bulgarian citizens. In a written response to MP Martin Dimitrov, Kondov outlined the progress and challenges in meeting the criteria for inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program. The minister noted that Bulgaria must achieve a visa refusal rate of…
Azerbaijan has temporarily suspended natural gas supplies to Bulgaria, as announced by Bulgargaz. The interruption, which began on January 7, was attributed to technical issues. According to Bulgargaz, the supplier notified them of the disruption on January 6, with expectations that deliveries would resume until January 11. In response to the suspension, Bulgargaz swiftly arranged…
The Ministry of Finance financed social payments for 2024 in full and on time. Thus, last year UAH 447.9 billion was allocated from the state budget for social payments provided by the Ministry of Social Policy. In particular: – UAH 274.7 billion was allocated to finance the payment of pensions, allowances and increases to pensions…