Ukraine: economy to resume growth in 2021

In 2021, Ukraine’s economy will resume growth, while inflation will remain moderate. These conclusions were reached during a meeting of representatives of the NBU, the Government and leading Ukrainian economists, the NBU press service reported on Facebook. The panelists agreed that in 2021 the economy would enter a growth trajectory, while inflation would remain moderate.…

Latvia: Riga City Council to borrow EUR 8.9 million for transport infrastructure development

To contribute to implementation of investment projects in Riga’s transport infrastructure, the municipality’s interim administration decided to borrow EUR 8.9 million from the State Treasury, as confirmed by Riga City Council. This money is planned to be used on reconstruction of Ieleja Street and Asnu Street, outline red lines for parking areas along streets, cycling…

Ukraine: Scandinavian Airlines resumes flights

Scandinavian Airlines has resumed regular flights to Boryspil International Airport (Kyiv region). The airport’s website said that the airline planned to operate flights from Boryspil International Airport to Oslo International Airport once a week on Tuesdays. Scandinavian Airlines is a multinational airline company, the leading carrier of the Scandinavian countries, based in Stockholm (Sweden), owned…

Latvia: alcoholic beverages output down ion H1 2020

In the first half-year of 2020, a total of 23.346 million liters of alcoholic beverages (aside from beer) was produced in Latvia, down by 8.9% YoY, according to information from the State Revenue Service (VID). Additionally, small alcoholic beverage producers with valid licenses issued under beneficial conditions produced 35,000 liters of alcoholic beverages in the…