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…
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported that during the daily energy conference call, she heard reports from the heads of relevant ministries, regional military administrations, and state-owned companies about the current situation in the energy system and the progress of recovery after the shelling. “The priority is to stabilize energy supplies throughout the country. The situation…
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine with the Head of the Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, Clara Guzman Zapater. On behalf of the ministry, it was held by First Deputy Minister Alena Shkrum and Deputy Minister Maryna Denisyuk. The main focus of the meeting was…