Ukraine: people purchase “backup” housing in safer regions in case frontline situation worsens

Wartime realities are forcing Ukrainians to rethink their approaches to purchasing real estate, turning apartments into an “emergency fund” for their families. The relevant statement was made by President of the Association of Real Estate Professionals of Ukraine Olena Haidamakha. “Since recently, we have been observing the emergence of a new portrait of the buyer:…

Bulgaria: President sees Czech Republic as crucial business partner

President Rumen Radev joined business leaders and Czech representatives at a meeting organized by the Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce, held at the newly opened production facility of BTL Industries in Plovdiv. The event aimed to strengthen bilateral business ties and foster investment cooperation. Among those attending were the Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman, Deputy…

Ukraine: Government allocates UAH 22 billion of financial resources provided by partners for priority recovery projects

The Government has allocated more than UAH 22 billion of financial resources provided by partners for recovery needs. The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said. According to him, almost UAH 18.5 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will…

Bulgaria: property market cools in big cities

The Bulgarian property market appears to be cooling off in the major urban centers, with growth slowing and rental prices increasingly seen as disconnected from actual value. Though official figures from the National Statistical Institute for the first quarter are not yet published, preliminary estimates suggest a modest rise in prices – between 5% and…

Ukraine: Finance Minister participates in ECOFIN Council Meeting

On June 19, the Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko joined the meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) online. The meeting was attended by finance ministers of EU member states, representatives of European institutions and international financial institutions. Key topics included Ukraine’s financial situation, budgetary needs for 2026, sanctions against…