Ukrainian wood should work for the domestic economy – create jobs, added value and increase exports. That is why the state, together with business, is looking for solutions for a balance between access to raw materials, volumes of procurement and environmental requirements. This was discussed during a meeting in the Transcarpathian region with the participation…
Instead of the initially projected EUR 137 million, the vehicle registration fee brought in only EUR 64.2 million for the Estonian state in 2025 – more than 50% less than expected. Revenue from the annual vehicle tax, however, was close to forecasts and totaled EUR 87 million. The Estonian car market experienced a downturn in…
Over the past week, under the state program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%,” representatives of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses received 832 preferential loans totaling UAH 3.8 billion from 48 authorized banks, of which 498 loans worth UAH 1.4 billion from state-owned banks. Since the beginning of 2026, under the “5-7-9%” program, entrepreneurs have received 12,693…
Ukraine continues responsible management of public debt in the conditions of a full-scale war. Thanks to the systematic support of international partners and the balanced debt policy of the Government, the Ministry of Finance ensures a decrease in the cost of debt service, strengthening the financial stability of the state. As of March 31, Ukraine’s…
Bulgaria’s employers’ organization, the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (AIKB), has taken a firm stance against the current practice of extending public holidays when they fall on weekends, arguing that the system generates significant economic losses and should be reconsidered. According to the group, Bulgaria will observe 12 official public holidays in 2026, all…
Lithuania will evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of deploying small modular nuclear reactors, as officials weigh energy security needs against concerns over cost and safety. Representatives of the nuclear energy sector say that building several such reactors could secure a steady supply of relatively low-cost electricity. However, nongovernmental organisations remain sceptical, noting that no…
The state-owned postal service Eesti Post reported revenues were up by 9% last year, to EUR 154.7 million, while net profit reached EUR 5.9 million. The company posted a net loss of EUR 0.6 million in 2024. Eesti Post is branded as Omniva in Estonia, and also operates in the other two Baltic States. Revenues…