Ukraine: Kyiv responsible for maintenance, restoration and safe operation of Paton Bridge

The legislation of Ukraine clearly defines the distribution of powers in the field of road infrastructure management. Streets and roads of cities and other settlements, as well as artificial structures located on them, including bridges, are the responsibility of local governments. They must continuously ensure safe, economical and comfortable conditions for the movement of transport…

Bulgaria: job openings stay low

Job vacancy levels across Europe showed limited movement at the end of 2025, with Bulgaria remaining among the countries with the lowest rates, according to Eurostat data. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the vacancy rate in the euro area edged up slightly to 2.2% from 2.1% in the previous quarter, although it remained below…

Ukraine: “energy island” launched in Mykolaiv

An “energy island” has been launched in Mykolaiv, enabling the city to supply 65% of its critical infrastructure with electricity during blackouts, the Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitalii Kim has announced. “The “energy island”, which provides electricity to social and critical infrastructure from alternative sources (cogeneration units, solar power plants), is now…