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…
On May 12, an online event titled “The Circular Economy in Ukraine: Identifying Priority Sectors and Value Chains” as part of the regional program “Recovery through a circular economy and pollution reduction in the Eastern partnership countries” (EU4Green Recovery East), funded by the EU and implemented in the Eastern Partnership countries. The event was organized…
Inflation in Moldova is driven by the external situation, particularly developments in the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu has made statements to this effect. “Inflation depends on the conflict in the Gulf. The National Bank’s decision to raise the interest rate on its main monetary policy operations to…
The Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) are emphasizing deposit return schemes, strengthening extended producer responsibility (EPR) and expanding waste separation, but differ significantly in market structure, recycling efficiency and investment needs. The packaging markets in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are developing in the context of increased regulation in line with EU regulations, the introduction…
In January-April, transport tax revenues amounted to UAH 115.6 million. This is 32.5% more than last year. In 4 months, 7,692 taxpayers paid the tax. In terms of territorial communities, the largest amounts of tax were provided by payers: – Kyiv city – UAH 34.6 million; – Dnipropetrovsk region – UAH 11.7 million; – Kyiv…
Representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and the German state development bank KfW discussed possible approaches to the development of the housing financing system in Ukraine. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Vitaliy Petruk and Advisor to the Minister Andriy Telyupa. The…