Estonia: Kaido Zimmermann appointed Eesti Raudtee management board chair

Kaido Zimmerman has been appointed management board chair of state railtrack company Eesti Raudtee. Zimmermann starts his five-year term on March 1. He was elected by Eesti Raudtee’s supervisory board. He replaces Erik Laidvee, who resigned in December 2020. Sven Pertens, supervisory board chair, said, Kaido Zimmermann’s reputation, management experience at Eesti Raudtee and elsewhere,…

Kyrgyzstan: Business Ombudsman and Economy Ministry ink Memorandum of Cooperation

Business Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, press service of the Business Ombudsman reported. The purpose of the memorandum is interaction, establishment of effective cooperation to ensure transparent activities of public authorities. “Within the framework of the agreement, it is planned to form directions for business development, implement…

Lithuania: film industry booming despite pandemic

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, film industry in Lithuania reported record-setting investments in 2020, the Lithuanian Film Centre said. Swedish TV series were among the biggest productions. International film producers spent almost 27 million euros in Lithuania last year, up from 15 million euros in 2019. Meanwhile Lithuanian producers raised 11.3 million euros from local companies…