Poland’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in October at 5%, the same as in the previous month, the stats office GUS said. According to GUS, the number of unemployed registered with labour offices dropped to 770,400 in October from 776,500 in September. Economists in a PAP Biznes survey had said the unemployment rate would stand at…
Lithuania has displayed a high level of solidarity and support for Ukrainians in their struggle for freedom and independence against russian invaders. At a meeting with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrida Simonyte on November 24, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked the Government and people of Lithuania for their assistance. “Since the beginning…
The Government is supporting women in their efforts to achieve greater financial capability and opportunities in business by offering them grant programmes, training and retraining options, and by implementing measures to close the gender pay gap. This was stated by Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, in her speech…
Bulgargaz has suggested a 7.9% rise in December’s natural gas rates, as stated on the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission’s (EWRC) website. Their calculations project a price of BGN 88.61 per MWh, exclusive of access, transmission costs, excise duty and VAT, starting in December. In comparison, EWRC greenlit November’s natural gas price at BGN 82.12…
The 2024 state budget bill encountered resistance from several social partners on November 21, as revealed in a meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation. Finance Minister Assen Vassilev disclosed that objections from unions and employer organizations prompted an extraordinary Cabinet session on November 24 to address concerns about the proposed budget, along with…
Poland’s retail sales increased by 2.8% YoY and by 3.2% MoM in real terms in October, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on November 22. Analysts surveyed by PAP were betting on a 1.7% annual increase and a 2% monthly rise in real terms in October. At current prices, Polish retail sales went up by…
The state has invested UAH 5 billion in the development of small and medium-sized businesses through grants since the launch of the Government’s eRobota grant programme. A total of 8,753 Ukrainians have already received grants to start or expand their own business. This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia…