Ukraine: poverty rate decreases

The poverty rate in Ukraine decreased to 12% in 2017, according to the results of the study conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. “And this is one of the few but important achievements of Ukraine over the years. In 2008, after the beginning of the world crisis, the poverty rate increased to 21%,…

Belarus: gold and forex reserves at $7.3 billion

According to the preliminary data, Belarus’ gold and foreign currency reserves totaled $7,315 million as of January 1, if calculated in accordance with methods of the International Monetary Fund, the Information and PR Department of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus reported. In December 2017, the country’s gold and foreign currency reserves went…