Eurobarometer data reveal significant insights into Bulgarian attitudes towards adopting the euro, highlighting both optimism and skepticism among the population. According to the survey, 71% of Bulgarians anticipate their country joining the Eurozone within the next five years, marking a notable increase of 9% since April 2023. This optimism places Bulgaria ahead of other surveyed…
Ukraine and Slovenia have signed an intergovernmental memorandum that will provide comprehensive support to Ukrainian citizens, including children, temporarily staying in Slovenia due to the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine. This document is a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the social sphere. The signing took place on June 28 during…
Due to rising temperatures, electricity consumption increased by 2.5% on June 28 compared to the previous day. Emergency assistance was being used to avoid an increase in blackouts. “On June 28, regional power distribution companies applied planned schedules of restrictions throughout the day. Due to the heat, consumption in the afternoon and evening was 2.5%…
Tolerance towards buying contraband goods in Estonia is significantly lower than in Latvia and Lithuania, a new survey shows. The most popular smuggled goods are tobacco products, alcohol and fuel, Latvia’s national broadcaster LSM reports. “In terms of attitude, Estonia differs from Latvia and Lithuania. In Estonia, every fifth person (20%) says that buying smuggled…
Bulgaria is not prepared to introduce the euro on January 1, 2025, as it fails to meet one of the four criteria for eurozone entry-the inflation level. This was highlighted in a report by the European Commission, adopted on June 26. A spokesperson for the European Commission stated that while Bulgaria currently did not meet…
Polish state energy giant Orlen has opened its first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station. The facility – the first of 100 Orlen plans to open in Poland and neighbouring countries until 2030 – is part of the firm’s efforts to move away from its traditional focus on oil and towards greener forms of energy. The…
Ukraine has a significant potential for the development of life insurance, which can become a source of long-term funds for the economy. First Deputy Governor of the National Bank Kateryna Rozhkova said this during a meeting with representatives of life insurance companies and industry associations. “Ukraine has the potential to develop this segment of insurance…