According to data published by Armenia’s Statistical Committee, the number of tourists visiting Armenia in the first half of 2026 increased by 14.8%, to 1,041,598. In the first six months of 2025, 907,135 tourists visited Armenia. Thus, the number of tourists increased by 134,463 over one year. The total number of overnight stays by tourists…
Lithuania’s military intelligence has obtained information indicating that Russia is considering attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic States using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas confirmed the information. “We have intelligence indicating that Russia is considering unconventional kinetic attacks against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. To carry out such operations, Russia would…
Work continues in Ukraine to strengthen the energy autonomy of healthcare institutions. In particular, the Regional Clinical Medical Center for Socially Dangerous Diseases of the Poltava Regional Council has started its own electricity generation. The center provides specialized care to patients with tuberculosis, HIV infection, viral hepatitis and other infectious diseases. Laboratory diagnostics and X-ray…
After the latest massive Russian attacks on trade, production and logistics infrastructure, on August 5, a meeting was held between the Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky, the Minister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Oleksandr Kravchenko, the Deputy Ministers of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Vitaly Kindrativ and Yegor Perelygin, representatives of the Government…
Armenia’s Central Bank has decided to leave its policy interest rate unchanged at 6.50% following a meeting of its Board held on August 4. The Central Bank said the interest rate on its lombard repo facility remains at 8.00%, while the rate paid on funds attracted from banks has been maintained at 5.00%. The Central…
The Deputy Minister of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine Natalia Kozlovska took part in key events dedicated to Builder’s Day, which this year would be celebrated on August 9. She congratulated representatives of the construction industry on the professional holiday, thanking them for their contribution to the recovery of Ukraine and the development of…
Russian attacks on civilian ships and port infrastructure have effectively stopped traffic to the ports of Greater Odesa. Ukraine is expanding exports by rail, highways and via the Danube. However, these routes will only be able to provide about half of the throughput capacity of Black Sea ports. This poses a threat to the export…