Ukraine’s state and government-guaranteed debt grew by 5.8% YoY, or by $4.5 billion, in January-November, to $82.8 billion. The country’s debt in the hryvnia equivalent shrank by 8.2%, or by $177.7 billion, to UAH 1.991 trillion, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said on its website. State debt in November rose by 1.2% in the dollar equivalent, whereas…
“About 50 schools will be built in the capital of Kazakhstan in five years to come,” Deputy PM Berdibek Saparbayev said at the meeting with the population of the city. He added that the government had recently approved the 2020-2025 education development program. “Besides, the Parliament debates the draft law on the status of the…
Lithuanian startup ecosystem has matured over 2019 – the number of companies is nearing 1,000, they have attracted more than EUR 166.5 million in investments, and Vinted is to become Lithuania’s first startup unicorn. “Many positive changes occurred, including the establishment of two new accelerator funds, more favorable taxation was adopted, and the concept of…
A capsule has been laid in the foundation of a new school in Kok-Zhar housing estate in Bishkek, press service of the Bishkek City Hall reported. The educational institution is being built at the expense of the Republic of Azerbaijan. “The land area of 2.24 hectares was transferred for temporary use to the Azerbaijani side…
The national budget in January-November saw a deficit of UAH 34.860 billion, or $1.5 billion, up 190-fold YoY. The surplus of the country’s consolidated budget over the period under review was UAH 6.882 billion, or $295.6 million, against UAH 22.002 billion, or $945.1 million a year earlier, according to Ukraine’s Treasury Service. (UNIAN/Business World Magazine)