Bulgaria remains the EU’s poorest country, with a minimum wage that feels out of reach compared to central European standards. While a minimum wage above 1,500 euros may seem unrealistic for many Bulgarians, in the heart of Europe these figures are quite common. Across the EU, minimum wages range from 477 euros per month in…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the expansion of the Agriculture Resilience Initiative-Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine), attracting nearly $1.75 billion in additional investments for Ukraine’s agricultural sector through nine new partners from the private sector, international financial institutions and other donors. The new partners include Astarta, Best Leasing, Credit Agricole Bank, the U.S. International…
On October 9, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko met with Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy Giancarlo Giorgetti. The meeting was held in the framework of the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ukraine Donor Platform in Rome, Italy. The parties summarised the results of the 11th meeting of the Ukraine…
Bulgarian farmers impacted by the import of agricultural crops from Ukraine are set to receive 200 million leva in compensation, as part of the government’s allocation from the so-called “Ukrainian aid” package. The remaining 125 million leva of the agreed funds will be discussed in a meeting at the Ministry of Finance with Deputy Prime…
The state has paid UAH 224 million to employers under the compensation programme for the employment of 11,300 internally displaced persons since the beginning of 2024. This was announced by Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine. “Since the beginning of this year, more than 8,000 employers have received compensation…
Bulgarian farmers and grain producers in the Kyustendil region are expressing their dissatisfaction over the delayed payments promised under the “Ukrainian aid” scheme. Despite a recent meeting, they remain on high alert, prepared to strike if their concerns are not addressed. Producers, including those from the village of Bagrentsi and beyond, are facing significant challenges,…
At a meeting on October 8, the Government of Ukraine allowed the extension of loans under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program to enterprises, the production facilities of which were located in the combat zone or in temporarily occupied territories until December 31, 2026. “Affordable Loans 5-7-9% are an important component of the “Made in Ukraine”…