Estonian supermarket chains are increasingly stocking and selling products under their own private labels. However, according to the Estonian Food Industry Association, the continued expansion of these owned brand goods may pose a risk to domestic producers. Private label or own-brand products are made to order for retail chains, carry the store’s own branding and…
The practical aspects of certifying force majeure and their impact on the possibility of exempting taxpayers from liability for violations of the law were discussed during a meeting between the Deputy Head of the State Tax Service, Teodozia Chernetska, and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine and its regional divisions. The…
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Japan has provided Ukraine with more than $15 billion in assistance across various sectors. Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said this in his remarks at the 6th Ukraine-Japan Forum “Restoring the Rules-Based Order: Ukraine and Japan’s Roles in Global Security”. “This…
Bulgaria is facing rising living costs, with service prices still climbing, according to economists. Authorities have already flagged the most frequent violations of the Law on the Euro since the start of the year, largely in the form of unjustified increases in the services sector. Analysts predict that overall prices in the country will grow…
The cost of living in Slovakia ranks among the highest in Eastern Europe. Data from the Numbeo portal, which analyses prices in thousands of cities worldwide, show that Bratislava has become the second most expensive city in the region. In the cost of living index excluding rent, only Prague scores higher. The latest ranking challenges…
A meeting between the Ministry of Development and representatives of the European Investment Bank was held, which was dedicated to discussing the current status of the portfolio of projects implemented with its support. On behalf of the Ministry of Development, the meeting was held by Deputy Minister Maryna Denysiuk, and Deputy Head of the Recovery…
Google has granted funding of $500,000 to the Bulgarian INSAIT Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, recognising the institute’s strong performance in the field of artificial intelligence at both national and international level. According to the institute and the Ministry of Education and Science, the award is intended to support further cutting-edge research and…