Lithuania could synchronise its electricity grid with continental Europe faster than planned, provided it postpones other infrastructure projects, according to the Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys. “I tried to make our position clear that we need faster synchronisation,” he told reporters after an extraordinary meeting of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council in Brussels on…
In 2022, Ukrainian farmers expect to harvest 65% of what was recorded last year, because only 70% of spring fieldwork was completed against last year’s figures amid war-related disruptions, economist Oleh Pendzyn said. “There is no free food in the world. If Ukraine doesn’t export something to our traditional markets, food will not physically appear…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision to keep gas prices for the population unchanged. “Today, we adopt a decision to keep gas prices for people unchanged. No increase. UAH 8 per 1 cubic meter as before. The preferential price will remain in place for enterprises that perform critical functions to ensure the…
About 150 Georgian wines were presented to visitors of an event organised in London, the National Wine Agency of Georgia announced on May 2. Hosted by Sarah Abbott, the Director of Swirl Wine Group, a contractor of the Georgian Agency, the event was attended by over 70 guests including sommeliers, professionals of the field and…
In April, Latvian state company Latvian State Roads (LVC) received letters from all major construction companies engaged in road construction procurements. Construction companies outlined in letters they are unable to do their jobs at the prices that were proposed before February 24, when Russia invaded Ukraine. The offers received in procurements in March and April…
Over 80% of the Polish public appreciate the economic benefits of EU membership, while 82% see its results in an improved situation on the labour market, according to a report by the Polish Economic Institute (PIE). May 1 marked Poland’s 18th anniversary of EU accession. During this time, the country’s GDP per capita has grown…
When the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, people in Estonia responded with great zeal and donations poured in. With the war now in its third month, donors’ drive has begun to lose momentum, however help is still needed in Ukraine. Luhansk, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions are the parts of Ukraine currently in…