In Bulgaria, residential property prices are on the rise, with Varna leading the charge ahead of even Sofia, according to recent statistics reported by Nova TV. During the first quarter of this year, Varna saw a significant increase of 9% in housing prices, slightly outpacing the growth in the capital city. Despite these hikes, there…
The US will lend Poland a further $2 billion (8.1 billion zloty) to fund the purchase of American air and missile defence systems, the Polish Defence Ministry has announced. The agreement, which marks the second such loan to Poland under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme following one in September last year, is “an expression…
In January-June, Ukraine’s state budget received $20.2 billion in financing, namely $13.8 billion in external financing and $6.4 billion from domestic government bonds. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Finance Ministry on Facebook. In particular, in the first half of 2024, a total of $13.8 billion came as external financing. The European Union,…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the budget declaration for 2025-2027, which outlines a gradual economic recovery. In particular, GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2025. The relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, No. 751 dated July 28, was published on the Government portal. As expected, gross domestic product will…
Sofia Airport includes plans for airbridges and the option for passengers to walk to and from the planes (the so-called WiWo – walk in, walk out). Milena Mihailova, Director of “Public Relations and Communications” at the concessionaire “SOF Connect,” shared this information. The project underwent modifications following Bulgaria’s entry into Schengen, necessitating the separation of…
Eurobarometer data reveal significant insights into Bulgarian attitudes towards adopting the euro, highlighting both optimism and skepticism among the population. According to the survey, 71% of Bulgarians anticipate their country joining the Eurozone within the next five years, marking a notable increase of 9% since April 2023. This optimism places Bulgaria ahead of other surveyed…
Ukraine and Slovenia have signed an intergovernmental memorandum that will provide comprehensive support to Ukrainian citizens, including children, temporarily staying in Slovenia due to the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine. This document is a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the social sphere. The signing took place on June 28 during…