Bulgaria: Trump’s tariffs hit garment industry hard

Bulgarian garment companies are struggling to find new markets due to the recent increase in tariffs on industrial goods under Donald Trump’s administration. Business owners are grappling with important questions: will Chinese imports shift towards Europe? Will local producers face a serious blow, leading to a market flooded with cheaper, lower-quality clothing? And could this…

Ukraine: World Bank mobilizes $51 billion, including $30.7 billion in non-repayable grants

The Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde discussed the implementation of joint projects, launching new initiatives and attracting funding next year. The meeting took place in Washington, DC. The Head of the Ukrainian Government emphasized that the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF), established…

Bulgaria: real estate agencies may charge “introduction fee” under new bill

The National Real Estate Association has raised concerns regarding the proposed Bill on Real Estate Brokers, submitted by MP Valeri Plamenov Lachovski and others. According to the association, the draft law fails to adequately define the responsibilities of real estate brokers during transactions. Real estate transactions involve a multifaceted process aimed at safeguarding the financial…

Ukraine: Prime Minister presents benefits of investing in country during meeting with American businesses in Washington

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with representatives of American businesses to outline the key benefits of investing in Ukraine. The event took place on April 23, in Washington, DC. “Investments in Ukraine are investments in a future member of the European Union,” he said. Denys Shmyhal stressed that Ukraine had begun accession negotiations with the…