Home prices in Lithuania and Estonia have risen several times faster than the European Union average over the past five years, according to new data from the bloc’s statistics agency, Eurostat. Eurostat figures show residential property prices have increased by nearly 80% in Lithuania since the beginning of 2021, the sharpest rise among the three…
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with Marge Mardisalu-Kahar, Estonia’s Ambassador to Armenia, and a delegation from the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) to discuss expanding cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in the fields of public administration, digitalization and international trade. The deputy prime minister expressed satisfaction with the mutually beneficial cooperation established…
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey. The document creates new opportunities for Ukrainian exports, the development of the processing industry, attracting investments and integrating Ukrainian producers into regional value chains. The agreement provides for full liberalization of access to the Turkish market for 84% of Ukrainian goods.…
In January-June, the single contribution receipts for mandatory state social insurance amounted to UAH 370.7 billion. This is UAH 56.1 billion, or 17.8% more than in the same period in 2025, when UAH 314.6 billion was paid. The stable growth in single contribution receipts indicates the positive dynamics of legal employment and the responsible attitude…
A new cafe at Slovakia’s busiest airport was supposed to mark a simple improvement for travellers: longer opening hours, more food options and a service available around the clock. The opening has drawn attention because of the group behind the new operator’s business history. The Craft Coffee Factory cafe began operating this summer at state-owned…
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at BB-, while maintaining a Positive outlook, according to the country’s Ministry of Finance. The agency forecasts that Armenia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) will expand by 5.2% in 2026, well above the projected 2.9% average for countries in the BB rating category. According to…
The draft budget of the capital for 2026 was approved on July 13, in the first and second readings, by the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC), with a delay of several months. The document was supported by 27 votes. The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction announced that it would abstain from voting, denouncing a lack…