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…
The historical and architectural reference plan of Lviv will be updated. This decision was made on January 7 at a meeting of the executive committee of the Lviv City Council. This was announced by the deputy mayor for urban development Lyubomyr Zubach. According to Lyubomyr Zubach, the goal of the historical and architectural reference plan…
Petar Ganev, a senior researcher at the Institute for Market Economics, stated that it was highly likely Bulgarians would begin making payments in euros starting from January 1 next year, despite the political turmoil in the country. He emphasized that the economy was expected to meet the necessary criteria within a few days, predicting that…
Bulgarian businesses are facing significant financial losses due to delayed membership in the eurozone and Schengen area, missing out on billions in export potential. An analysis by Allianz Trade, a global leader in trade credit insurance, reveals that Bulgaria’s exports could grow by 5.8% annually upon eurozone entry. Trade in goods is expected to rise…
UAH 129 million was compensated by the state to employers for the arrangement of workplaces for almost 2,000 employed people with disabilities in 2024. This was announced by Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine. “This programme helps businesses create comfortable and inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. In 2024,…
During 2024 Ukraine’s trade turnover reached $112.3 billion. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian State Customs Service. “In 2024 Ukraine imported $70.7 billion worth of goods and exported $41.6 billion worth of goods. Overall, the trade turnover increased by 13% compared to $99.4 billion in 2023,” the report states. The taxable imports came…
KazMunayGas, the state-owned oil company of Kazakhstan, is reportedly taking part in a tender to acquire the Bulgaria-based refinery of the Russian oil giant Lukoil, known as Lukoil Neftokhim Burgas. According to Bloomberg and 24 Chasa, which cite two sources familiar with the negotiations, KazMunayGas has submitted an offer in the ongoing sale process. If…