The European Union countries today officially decided on a rapid cessation of Russian gas purchases. The giant industry of the Soviet and then Russian economy, oriented towards Europe and established since the 1960s, will cease to exist in a little over a year and a half. A complete ban on LNG imports will come into…
The State Tax Service is consciously working to reduce the number of inspections. This is a change in approach in interaction with business. Because trust and constant dialogue are more effective than pressure. After the introduction of the moratorium, the number of actual inspections decreased by more than a quarter – 27%. This was reported…
Austrian companies operating in Bulgaria continue to view corruption as one of the country’s most significant economic challenges, alongside crime, bureaucracy, underdeveloped infrastructure, and political instability. A recent survey conducted in October and November 2025 shows that 96% of Austrian firms consider the fight against corruption a major unresolved issue. Businesses also highlight the persistent…
The Government has simplified the sale of sanctioned assets that have been seized by the state via open auctions. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. “We are simplifying the sale of russian sanctioned property – these assets should be used for the reconstruction of Ukraine,” said the Prime Minister. From now on,…
In 2025, laptop sales in Russia fell by 15–30%. In total, about 2.9 million devices were sold for 169–183 billion rubles over the year. This follows from the data of electronics manufacturer Fplus and the “M. Video” network, which cites “Vedomosti”. At the same time, according to the statistics of the company “Platform OFD”, the…
Russian state clinics are facing problems with the repair of modern and new equipment. Due to sanctions restricting the supply of medical equipment and spare parts, the repair of broken CT and MRI machines can take up to a year, Forbes was told by market participants. According to them, the problem lies in the fact…
Oil production in Russia amounted to 512 million tons in 2025, according to a article for the “Energy Policy” magazine by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Oil production, as follows from Novak’s data, has fallen for the third consecutive year: in 2024, it was 516 million tons, in 2023 — 530 million tons, and in…