Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 34 million for water supply in Mykolaiv region

The Government has adopted a decision to improve the water supply system in Mykolaiv region. The corresponding resolution, “On Amendments to Annex 2 of the State Targeted Programme for Comprehensive Water Supply to Territories Affected by Military Operations until 2030”, was approved at a Government meeting. According to the document, the Cabinet of Ministers has…

Latvia: unemployment is higher than EU average

In July, Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.6%, higher than the European Union (EU) and euro area averages, according to data published on September 1 by the EU statistics office Eurostat. Among EU member states, higher unemployment rates in July were recorded in Spain (10.4%), Finland (9.5%), Sweden (8.7%), Greece (8%), France (7.6%), Estonia (7.2%)…

Lithuania: economy expands in H1 2025

Lithuania’s gross domestic product grew by 3.1% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year, reaching EUR 39.4 billion at current prices, the State Data Agency said on September 1. Unadjusted for seasonal and working day effects, GDP rose by 3.2%. In the second quarter, GDP increased by 3.1%, both…

Ukraine: country receives humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan to restore energy infrastructure

Ukraine has received humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan to support its energy sector. The shipment includes over 50 types of high- and low-voltage cable products, generators of various capacities and transformer equipment. “This aid was provided under the Agreement on the Donation of Energy Equipment for the Restoration of Energy Infrastructure,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Energy,…