Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi had a meeting on May 22 with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Zhu, in Beijing. The officials discussed opportunities to develop Moldovan-Chinese relations in the field of agriculture and agri-food trade, with a focus on implementing initiatives to modernize agriculture and…
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the European Investment Bank (EIB) held the annual review of their joint loan portfolio. The event took place in Kyiv, chaired by Deputy Minister of Finance Olga Zykova and the Head of Regional Hub for Eastern Europe Kristina Mikulova, with the participation of European Commission delegates. The EIB…
The creation of new markets and the technological upgrading of Ukraine’s economy, the integration of Japanese technologies into Ukrainian production, and “smart” demining were among the topics discussed during a meeting on May 20 between Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev and JICA Vice President Yuko Mitsui. The visit marked Yuko…
The European Commission’s spring forecast points to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook for both Bulgaria and the wider eurozone, coupled with higher inflation pressures across the region. According to the report, the slowdown is driven by a mix of fiscal strain in member states and external shocks, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which…
The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association calls on the government to regulate short-term accommodation platforms to ensure fair market competition for hotels. Data from Statistics Estonia show that nearly 2 million overnight stays were booked through accommodation platforms last year – about a quarter more than before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kulli Kraner, executive…
299 billion hryvnias of income were declared by citizens of Ukraine for 2025. In total, almost 176 thousand declarations of property and income were submitted. This is 103% compared to last year’s campaign. This was reported on her Facebook page by the Acting Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, Lesya Karnaukh. The most…
Over 68% of Moldova’s exports were directed to the European Union market in 2025. The main categories of goods exported to the EU are electrical equipment, vegetable products, furniture items, fats and oils, as well as wines and beverages. Thus, the European Union has strengthened its position as the main destination for Moldovan exports. More…