The broader the coalition forming a government that would work until the elections, the better, said Andris Kulbergs, the prime ministerial nominee from United List (AS), in an interview with TV3 on May 18. The politician suggested that it might be possible to reach an agreement on forming a government among five political forces –…
Dutch defense company Destinus, together with German defense giant Rheinmetall, is accelerating development of a new long-range missile known as the RUTA Block 3, which will have a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers and is set to undergo testing in Ukraine in 2027. The announcement was made in a press release published by…
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine expanded the list of Ukrainian industrial machinery and equipment for the first time in 2026, which buyers could purchase with a 15% compensation of the cost (excluding VAT). Following the update, the list now includes 1,354 items of machinery and equipment from 50 Ukrainian manufacturers. The…
Direct scheduled flights between Vilnius and Tel Aviv resumed on May 14 after a suspension by airlines due to the conflict in the Middle East. Israeli carrier Israir resumed direct services between the two cities on the evening of May 14. Flights will operate three times a week during the summer aviation season, according to…
The average gross monthly salary in Bulgaria reached 1,407 euros in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The figures indicate continued wage growth across the economy, with an increase of 2.8% compared to the previous quarter and a year-on-year rise of 12.7%. On a monthly basis,…
In the first quarter, Estonia’s unemployment rate was 7.1% and the employment rate was 68%, according to Statistics Estonia. According to Tea Vassiljeva, the labor market showed no signs of sharp changes in either direction in the first quarter. “There were 52,200 unemployed people in the first quarter, which was 5,100 more than in the…
The Government has extended the pilot project for defense procurement via the DOT-Chain Defence system until October 24, 2027. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The platform, developed by the DOT Defense Procurement Agency under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has already proven its effectiveness in meeting the needs of the…