Georgia: domestic exports up in January-September 2022

Georgia exported locally produced goods worth $4.09 billion between January-September, up by 37.4% YoY, preliminary data from the national statistics office of Georgia showed. Geostat said local exports in the country had accounted for 68.7% of total exports, amounting to $2.81 billion, up by 29.9%. Georgia’s top trading partners were: China – $541.9 million, Russia…

Lithuania: gender pay gap persists

Women in Lithuania earn 14% less than men. Even in sectors dominated by women, their salaries are often significantly lower. Experts interviewed by LRT Radio note that the stereotypical distinction between male and female professions is becoming less salient. “If you ask me, in what fields I wouldn’t expect to see much women, I would…

Ukraine: measures to repel Russia’s energy terrorism discussed with U.S. energy chief

Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko had a phone call with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, discussing measures to counter Russian terrorism in the energy sector. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. Halfway through the call, Galushchenko emphasized that large-scale Russian attacks on energy facilities throughout Ukraine had been going on almost continuously…