Russians continue to buy esoteric paraphernalia on marketplaces. According to data from the martech company First Data, which are cited by “Vedomosti”, in the first two months of 2026, the demand for talismans against the evil eye and other amulets soared by 120% compared to January-February 2025. Most (97%) of such purchases are made by…
The jump in utility tariffs that Russian citizens faced in early 2026 has become a record for the last 16 years, according to Rosstat data, published in the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System (EMISS). According to the statistics, in January, the average utility tariffs in the country increased by 15.02% year-on-year, which was the…
Deputy Ministers of Energy of Ukraine Anatoliy Kutsevol and Valentina Moskalenko held a meeting with representatives of the Federal Ministries of Germany, during which the parties discussed further support for the Ukrainian energy sector, preparations for the next heating season, and priority areas of cooperation. Representatives of the Ministry of Energy informed their German partners…
Some petrol stations in Slovakia have begun limiting fuel purchases after a surge in demand, with drivers increasingly filling containers and stockpiling supplies amid rising prices. The network Dalioil, which operates 45 filling stations across the country, says it has recorded a sharp increase in demand in recent days, particularly for diesel, according to broadcaster…
Poland’s capital, Warsaw, has announced a ban on nighttime sales of alcohol in shops and petrol stations across the entire city. The new measure will come into force on June 1 and will apply from 10 p.m to 6 a.m. “We have listened to the voice of residents,” declared mayor Rafal Trzaskowski after the city…
On March 11, a court declared AS E-Piim Tootmine bankrupt and appointed Indrek Lepsoo and Olev Kuklase as the company’s bankruptcy trustees. During the bankruptcy proceedings, the company’s financial situation will be determined, including the extent to which creditors may recover their money and how assets might be sold to do so. Negotiations among E-Piim…
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, together with partners, launched the preparation of the Medium-Term Plan of Priority Public Investments (MPI) for 2026-2028. As part of this process, a number of meetings were held with representatives of central executive bodies. During these meetings, the approaches of each ministry to the development of…