Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armoured vehicles from Finland under a decision approved by the State Defence Council on May 27. President Gitanas Nauseda said 300 of the vehicles were expected to be acquired until 2030. He added that one of Lithuania’s requirements was for part of the production process to take place inside the…
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all tentatively back switching to permanent summer time following a recent discussion by the Baltics’ transport ministers. While all three Baltic countries fundamentally support the transition to permanent summer time, or daylight saving time (DST), outgoing Transport Minister Atis Svinka says broader public discussion is still needed on the issue. A…
Ukraine is actively increasing its presence in the markets of the African continent. In order to expand export opportunities and strengthen its positions, domestic business has established the Ukrainian-African Business Council (UAfrica Business Council). This cross-sectoral platform is designed to become a driver of long-term economic partnership and systemic integration of business in the region.…
The algorithm of actions and state programs that allow for the prompt restoration of the work of enterprises in Kyiv and the Kyiv region affected by hostile missile attacks, compensation for losses, and preservation of jobs were presented during a meeting with business. Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky spoke…
Moldova and Iceland will operate direct flights. Deputy Prime Minister, Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Vladimir Bolea and Warsaw-based Ambassador of Iceland to Moldova Fridrik Jonsson today signed the Agreement on Air Services between the governments of the two states. The document establishes the regulatory framework for bilateral air services and includes provisions on aviation…
In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1% compared with 2024, when around 3.2 million specialists were employed in ICT-related roles. Despite this growth, the sector…
Czech rail operator Leo Express will next month launch a new train route from Poland to Germany via the Czech Republic that will be one of the longest rail services in Europe, spanning more than 1,300 km (800 miles). The daily service, due to begin on June 25, will run between the eastern Polish city…