North Macedonia has become the first Energy Community Contracting Party to donate emergency energy equipment to Ukraine. “Six electricity transformers given in-kind by the distribution system operator Elektrodistribucija DOOEL, a daughter company of EVN North Macedonia, were delivered to Ukraine,” reads the press release of the Energy Community. “We are grateful to North Macedonia and…
As of late August, Ukraine has accumulated 2 million tons of coal and 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a meeting of the Ukrainian government. According to Shmyhal, the energy sector issues and preparations for the heating season are the top priority…
Poland’s economy is slowing down, with a GDP drop to 2.7% expected in Q3, after a drop from 8.5% to 5.3% in Q2, a state-owned think tank reported on August 31. According to the Polish Economic Institute (PIE), until the end of Q4 inflation will be at 14.5% but should rise to 15.6% in February…
Georgia’s National Food Agency has detected excessive lead in four types of spices out of 197 samples tested, the state body announced on August 31. The results came following examination of samples of various products, with the Agency also clearing over 250 samples of food products of animal origin after the samples – including food…
Poland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 5.5% YoY in the second quarter, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) said on August 31. The figure is higher than the previous flash estimate, in which GUS said that in Q2 growth would be 5.3% YoY. In Q1, the country’s GDP rose by 8.5% YoY, GUS said. Investment…
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has called on the European Union to return to discussions about sending a military peacekeeping mission to protect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, which is currently held by Russian forces. “We have never been so close to a nuclear disaster, as we are now. Just regretting the situation…
As many as 87% of Poles feel strongly affected by increased food prices, a survey revealed on August 31. 71% said they were the most hit by rising fuel costs, while 45% named utility costs. According to the Payback Opinion Poll run by Payback Polska, rising inflation has forced Poles to cut their spending. When…