President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Ukraine Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone conversation have discussed issues related to the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the two countries. “Ukraine-Turkey partnership is deepening. It’s already strengthening the armed forces of our countries. The expected FTA will also contribute to economic growth. Talked…
Latvian Stevedoring Company Association has signed a cooperation memorandum with a non-commercial organization Directorate for International Transport Corridors (DITC) created by the Ministry of Transports of the Russian Federation. By signing the memorandum the two parties have agreed to develop and strengthen mutual professional cooperation, study and analyze modern trends in transit and logistics business,…
French Business Confederation (MEDEF) members have been introduced to Georgian business environment and investment opportunities by Georgian officials. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who welcomed the MEDEF members at the Administration of the Government of Georgia, discussed Georgia’s unique location, strategic partnerships and free trade agreements with the EU, the Commonwealth of Independent States, China and…
The average pension (all types) in Estonia grew by 6.2% YoY in the third quarter of 2021, to EUR 550.6. The average pension saw a negligible rise between Q2 an Q3 2021 of 0.1%, Statistics Estonia said. The average old-age pension stood at EUR 557.1 in Q3 2021, up by 5.2% YoY. Between Q2 and…
The European Parliament and the EU Council have reached agreement on the EU’s next year budget, totaling 170.6 billion euros. Lithuania will receive additional funding for dealing with health and migration, the Finance Ministry says. “It’s important that the final version ensures proper funding for Lithuania’s strategically important traditional policy areas, like cohesion and agriculture.…
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance raised UAH 8.159 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds, according to the ministry’s press service. “At auctions for the placement of domestic government bonds, the Finance Ministry offered investors seven issues of securities in the national currency. Overall, UAH 8,159 million…