Latvia: total tax debts up in June 2020

At the beginning of June total tax debts in Latvia, including active, halted and extended debts, reached EUR 989.207 million, up by 3.6% MoM, according to data from the State Revenue Service (VID). The most rapid increase was observed for social insurance fee debts. Nevertheless, the growth rate has reduced in comparison with the previous…

Ukraine: most people against borrowing from IMF

Most of Ukrainians say they do not support Ukraine’s borrowing money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to findings of a June poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). Pollees were asked to share their opinion whether it was expedient for Ukraine to cooperate with the IMF, KIIS said. Thus, 61% of…

Latvia: construction costs up in May 2020

Compared to April, the level of construction costs in Latvia increased by 0.1% in May. Labor remuneration of workers rose by 1.4%, maintenance and operational costs of machinery and equipment – by 0.1%, but prices of building materials – reduced by 0.5%. In May, the average level of construction costs was mostly affected by an…