Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries, has reported that Ukroboronprom, the state-run defence concern and strategic manufacturer of weapons and military hardware in Ukraine, has entered the top 50 global defence companies in Defense News ranking for the first time. “The ranking is compiled annually by Defense News. Last year, Ukroboronprom was ranked 65th,…
Ukraine must build more than 12 gigawatts of capacity in the coming years in order to have an energy system resistant to possible attacks, with EUR 12-13 billion needed for this. Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said this during the conference entitled “Decentralized generation: new opportunities for business and communities”. The official said the emphasis should…
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way this August, the Latvian national airline airBaltic invites to participate in a special voting contest to name its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. In total, 48 aircraft will be named, with 16 representing each Baltic country. Voting is open online…
A family from Lithuania paid nearly 1,500 leva (750 euros) for an examination and treatment for their 9-year-old daughter at a private medical practice in the Golden Sands resort near Varna. While not illegal, as these are commercial entities that can set their own prices, the fees must be advertised so patients are aware. The…
Ukraine’s export of value-added products is increasing at a much faster pace than the supply of raw commodities abroad. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Economy Deputy Minister, Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka. According to Kachka, a certain shift in emphasis occurred even prior to the full-scale war. With the start of the…
Ukraine will help the Republic of Malawi to resolve food security issues as part of the “Grain from Ukraine” program. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the social media platform X, following his meeting with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy noted that he had…
Wizz Air is set to resume its Sofia – Tel Aviv flights starting on August 11, as announced by the airline’s press center. Flights will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Tickets are now available for purchase on the airline’s website and mobile app. Due to the deteriorating situation in the region, Wizz…