The government has set aside €1.2 billion in next year’s budget, some 7% of total projected expenditure, to help households and businesses cope with high energy prices. Under the proposed 2023 budget, expenditure will reach €16.7 billion, 25% more than...

The Macedonian government introduced a new package of measures on Monday to help citizens weather the energy and cost of living crisis gripping Europe. Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski said the situation is not just localised to North Macedonia or the...