Ukraine: as part of mandatory evacuation process, Ukrainians receive cash support from the Government

As part of the mandatory evacuation process, Ukrainians obtain cash support from the Government, Iryna Vereshchuk, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, has said. “People who leave Donetsk region as part of the mandatory evacuation receive cash support from the Government in the amount of UAH 2,200 per person,…

Georgia: domestic exports up in January-September 2022

Georgia exported locally produced goods worth $4.09 billion between January-September, up by 37.4% YoY, preliminary data from the national statistics office of Georgia showed. Geostat said local exports in the country had accounted for 68.7% of total exports, amounting to $2.81 billion, up by 29.9%. Georgia’s top trading partners were: China – $541.9 million, Russia…

Lithuania: gender pay gap persists

Women in Lithuania earn 14% less than men. Even in sectors dominated by women, their salaries are often significantly lower. Experts interviewed by LRT Radio note that the stereotypical distinction between male and female professions is becoming less salient. “If you ask me, in what fields I wouldn’t expect to see much women, I would…