Ukraine: Deputy Economy Minister meets with representatives of International Fund for Agricultural Development

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Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Denys Bashlyk met with representatives of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The main topic was the DOBRO (Development of Business and Rural Opportunities) project aimed at rural development. The participants discussed the DOBRO project, set to be approved this year, and identified priority areas…

Ukraine: Ministry of Economy discusses enhanced cooperation with Japan International Cooperation Agency

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Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Denys Bashlyk met with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss future cooperation plans. Denys Bashlyk thanked the Japanese side for their active technical, financial, and resource support to Ukraine and outlined the work of the newly formed ministry and the key…

Bulgaria: country joins Europe’s Beneficiary Verification scheme to combat online payment fraud

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BORICA has officially become the first and only Bulgarian provider registered in the public register of the European Payments Council (EPC), following the completion of registration and technical compliance procedures. This milestone positions Bulgaria alongside technologically advanced European markets where online transfers are secured by verifying that the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. The…

Ukraine: Economy Minister presents priorities in environmental protection

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Constructive collaboration and maintaining a balance between the economy, the agricultural sector and environmental protection are key priorities for the restructured Ministry. This was emphasised by Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, during a working meeting with the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management, chaired by Committee Head…