Bulgaria: 65.3% of workers earn below subsistence level

According to recent data from the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), the financial strain on Bulgarian households continues to intensify. CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov unveiled striking statistics during a press conference, sourced from the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research and Training’s (ISSIO) Monitoring of Consumer Prices and Living Wage report…

Ukraine: electricity imports use by industry to help avoid blackouts and strengthen power system resilience

The Government has provided an opportunity for enterprises to cover their electricity needs using imports. This, in particular, will allow businesses to avoid potential restrictions on consumption. This was emphasised by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko. The Energy Minister noted that in the context of regular russian attacks on the energy sector,…

Moldova: Prime Minister meets IMF team

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has met with IMF team led by Clara Mira. They discussed current state of implementation of the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), developments in the implementation of the reform agenda, as well as progress in the country’s economic development. The experts will be in Chisinau from April 22 to…

Bulgaria: fiscal reserve stands at BGN 10.9 billion

Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, revealed the nation’s fiscal reserve, standing at BGN 10.9 billion as of April 18, amidst financial fluctuations and strategic fiscal decisions. Petkova, addressing reporters, elucidated the trajectory of the fiscal reserve, providing insights into its recent fluctuations and underlying dynamics. Notably, she highlighted the concerted efforts to bolster the reserve,…