The Coordination Center for the Euro Adoption Mechanism held its regular briefing on February 23, highlighting that the process of adopting the euro in Bulgaria is progressing smoothly. One of the central points of discussion was the current inflation situation in the country. In January, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released preliminary “flash inflation” data…
Housing prices in Poland have fallen on both the primary and secondary markets for the first time in over 12 years, new data from the National Bank of Poland (NBP) show. Previously, Poland saw some of the fastest-rising property prices anywhere in Europe. The NBP data show that, in the fourth quarter of 2025, average…
Ukraine’s Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko met with the leadership of the World Bank, including Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde and Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani. The meeting was also attended by Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean Alfonso Garcia Mora.…
Last week, under the eOselia affordable loan program, Ukrainians received 128 new loans worth almost UAH 215 million. Of these, loans at 3% were received by: – 47 military personnel and representatives of the security sector; – 9 teachers; – 6 doctors; – 3 scientists. Loans at 7% were received by: – 43 Ukrainians without…
At the end of January, Latvia’s consolidated general government budget showed a deficit of 21.5 million euros, according to information published by the Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP). The FDP noted that at the same time a year ago, the consolidated budget balance showed a surplus of 37.3 million euros. At the end of January, the…
Estonia is extending vocational programs to four years and boosting their general education component, giving students a stronger foundation to continue into higher education. The new extended programs include an introductory first year, letting students explore the field, build general skills and receive career guidance before choosing a specialty, the Ministry of Education and Research…
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said on February 23 she would seek to renew discussions with Taipei on securing greater Taiwanese investment in Lithuania. The comment comes amid discussions about whether Lithuania should change its policies and seek to improve relations with China which have soured following the opening of the Taiwanese Representative Office in…