Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the closure of airspace to Russian aircraft have already affected Lithuania’s tourism sectors, its representatives have said. “Reservations are being cancelled, especially from distant countries, as well as from so-called old Europe. Practically, the May trips to our region have been cancelled,” Zydre Gaveliene, head of the National Association…
The United States is ready to provide utmost assistance in the restoration of the Ukrainian infrastructure after the end of the war and the de-occupation of Ukrainian territories. “We held important talks with U.S. Secretary of Transport Pete Buttigieg on systemic measures to support Ukraine in the fight against the aggressor. In the conversation, Buttigieg…
Ministry of Digital Transformation launches fundraising portal to rebuild Ukraine – Send Putin to the Jupiter. Anyone wishing can donate UAH 99 or $2.99 on the portal https://putler.io/. The account belongs to the State Enterprise DIIA, and the funds will be directed to the army and the restoration of infrastructure with a public report on…
The Business Association of Georgia (BAG), which brings together hundreds of entrepreneurial groups in the country, transferred 100,000 GEL ($31,000 or EUR 28,000) through Georgia’s Red Cross Society in support of Ukraine on March 2. The 2009-founded association, which involves around 100 holding groups in Georgia, said “at times like this it is especially important…
A ban for Russian and Russia-linked ships to enter seaports is being coordinated with other Baltic Sea countries and the European Union, Lithuanian Transport Minister Marius Skuodis has said. “I’ve talked about that with my Polish colleague. The issue is being coordinated with Latvia, and decisions are being worked out at the level of the…
The Consumer Price Index in Georgia increased by 0.9% MoM in February, while the annual inflation rate totaled 13.7%, the latest inflation data of the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) showed. “With regard to annual core inflation (excluding food and non-alcoholic beverages, energy, regulated tariffs, transport), prices increased by 5.1%, while annual core inflation…
The turnover of retail trade enterprises in January came to EUR 730 million, state agency Statistics Estonia reported, a rise of 8% YoY, at constant prices. Johanna Linda Pihlak, Statistics Estonia analyst, said: “The turnover growth in enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel accounted for nearly a half of the total rise…