Ukraine: Government will create Online Entrepreneur’s Office to support small and medium-sized businesses

The Government has decided to create an Online Entrepreneur’s Office, which will operate on the Diia.Business platform. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a Cabinet meeting on June 11. “Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to access personalised support programmes, enabling them to expand their operations with state assistance,” Denys Shmyhal…

Bulgaria: EBRD launches InvestEU Programme in financial sector to boost sustainable investment

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) officially launched its InvestEU programme in Bulgaria on June 11, marking a major step forward in the country’s transition to a green and sustainable economy. The event brought together financial sector leaders, representative of the EU and senior business executives to highlight the country’s growing momentum in…

Ukraine: Agriculture Minister participates in opening of Vienna Food Safety Forum

Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval opened the UNIDO Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025 in Austria. UNIDO is the United Nations organisation focused on industrial development. Deputy Minister Oksana Osmachko also participated in the event. Vitalii Koval expressed gratitude to all those supporting Ukraine in these challenging times, aiding its resilience…

Ukraine: Government allocates over UAH 74 billion in grants and subventions to support local budgets in 2025

The Government team is systematically working to enhance resilience at the local level, ensuring that every person in a community receives essential services. This was emphasised by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during the III International Summit of Cities and Regions “United for Peace and Security”. The event was attended by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

Bulgaria: Shelly Group becomes second tech unicorn

Bulgaria now proudly counts a second unicorn company – Shelly Group, formerly known as Allterco, has reached a market valuation exceeding billion. Following in the footsteps of Payhawk, the company behind smart home and energy automation products officially crossed the milestone, as confirmed by founder and CEO Dimitar Dimitrov. Traded on both the Sofia and…