Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko has said he is disappointed that well-known British companies Unilever and OSTC continue to do business in Russia. “Every third bullet shot now at Ukrainians is sponsored by taxes paid by the Western business in Russia. We urge all British companies to exit Russian market. We are…
An increased demand for Polish goods and services was the main growth engine for Poland’s exports in April, according to a government think-tank expert. The National Bank of Poland’s balance of payments data showed that Poland’s exports reached a record high value of PLN 123.4 billion (EUR 26.25 billion) in April. Konrad Bochniarz, an economist…
Lithuania has handed over M113 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s attack. The handover completes a shipment of Lithuanian assistance worth 15.5 million euros, the Lithuanian military said on June 16. It also includes 10 military trucks and 10 mine clearance off-road vehicles that reached Ukraine in…
The International Monetary Fund has approved a three-year $280-million Stand-By Arrangement for Georgia aimed at financial resilience and growth. The programme focuses on rebuilding fiscal buffers, strengthening fiscal frameworks, reducing external vulnerabilities and inflation, maintaining financial sector resilience and fostering stronger and more inclusive growth for the country. The Executive Board of the IMF decided…
If budget distribution does not prove enough to support residents and compensate inflation growth, the state may borrow money from foreign exchange markets, says Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins after meeting with President Egils Levits on June 15. The PM said he previously issued an order to the Ministry of Welfare to work with other…
Raising the income tax-free threshold to EUR 800 per month, from its current level of EUR 500, is the best way to combat high levels of inflation in Estonia, Social Democratic Party (SDE) deputy chairwoman Riina Sikkut says, adding that such a policy is a central goal for the part in its ongoing coalition discussions…
Lithuania’s Interior Ministry has proposed to develop a new crisis management model, which would involve a crisis management centre to monitor threats and make preparations for emergency situations. The government on June 15 approved draft legislative amendments to make that happen. According to the ministry, the National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC) would operate as a…