Ukraine: Ministry of Finance and EIB discuss projects to support state-owned enterprises

Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine Olga Zykova and Government Commissioner for Public Debt Management Yuriy Butsa met with representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB). The meeting was attended, in particular, by EIB Global Deputy Director General Lionel Rapaille and Head of the Regional Hub for Eastern Europe Kristina Mikulova. The parties discussed the…

Bulgaria: labor costs up in 2025

Bulgaria saw a sharp rise in labor costs at the close of 2025, with total employer expenses per hour worked increasing by 13.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. The rise was more pronounced in the services sector, which…

Lithuania: airports to offer around 100 destinations in summer season

Lithuanian Airports said on March 23 that around 100 flight destinations to 54 countries would be available during the upcoming aviation summer season, which would begin in late March. “Easily accessible air travel is crucial for people planning warm-season or holiday routes. Our airline partners understand travellers’ preferred destinations by analysing data,” said Simonas Bartkus,…