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 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,…
In New York, Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko held a meeting with representatives of American businesses. More companies attended the event than anticipated, including Bank of America, Logistics Plus, GE Vernova, Parsons, Mastercard, J.P. Morgan and others. Discussions focused on key partnership areas, including defence, energy, subsoil use and infrastructure. “Investors see positive changes…
Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce (EPKK) chief Kerli Ats says domestic pork supply has been slammed by ASF, with consumers likely feeling the impact in six months. – The head of the Estonian Pig Breeding Association (ETSAU) warns the situation is so severe, Estonians might have to forgo having a domestic traditional Christmas pork…
UkraineInvest, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and TheCityUK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Ukraine’s institutional capacity to attract investment. The MoU establishes cooperation among the Parties to develop and strengthen UkraineInvest’s institutional capacity to support the development of a transparent…
Brave1 announced Brave Competitions for developing explosives production, autonomous drones, tactical ballistic missiles and anti-aircraft missile systems, with budgets up to UAH 100-150 million. At the event “Decisive Innovations: Ukraine’s Next Steps in the Technological War”, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov and Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal presented new grant…
Eurostat data reveal that Bulgarians are the least satisfied in the EU with their personal financial situation. While citizens in the Netherlands and Finland report the highest satisfaction levels, averaging 7.6 out of 10, Bulgarians, along with Greeks and Croatians, remain at the bottom. Overall, EU residents rate their financial situation at 6.6 points on…