Armenia: checks find no proof of unsafe milk use

No evidence substantiating the use of milk from sick animals was found during inspections at four Armenian dairy companies, Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body said. The agency said it regularly conducted inspections at all dairy production facilities in Armenia, both under its annual inspection program and in response to complaints received from consumers. When violations…

Baltic States: new Russia sanctions package includes owner of retail chain operating in Latvia and Lithuania

Russian businessman Sergei Shnaider, the owner of the Mere discount retail chain operating in Lithuania and Latvia, has been added to the European Union’s 21st sanctions package, prompting the chain’s operators in Latvia to halt their activities, according to Latvia’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The Latvian authority said sanctions applied to Latprodukti, which operated the Mere…

Ukraine: Energy Minister discusses deepening cooperation in energy sector with Lithuanian colleague

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held an online conversation with Lithuanian Energy Minister Lukas Savickas. They discussed the current needs of Ukrainian energy professionals and the development of joint projects. Denys Shmyhal congratulated his colleague on his appointment to the position. According to the First Deputy…