The Lithuanian government is expected to unveil a plan of measure to cushion the impact of soaring energy, food and other prices for households and businesses. The government’s proposed 1-billion-euro measures include increasing pensions, compensation payments and other social benefits for the lowest earners, as well as raising the non-taxable income threshold. According to sources,…
The estimated real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Georgia increased by 14.6% YoY in February, while the average real GDP grew by 16.3% in January-February, the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) showed. The largest share of GDP growth was posted in the following sectors: manufacturing, transportation and storage, electricity, gas,…
The Parliament adopted on March 31 in the first reading a draft ratification of financing agreement between Moldova and European Investment Bank (EIB) for implementation of the Energy Efficiency in the Republic of Moldova Project. The contract provides for the granting of 30 million euros to increase energy efficiency in public institutions, primarily to those…
Lithuania may face economic stagnation, which would be a major blow to the fast-growing economy, President Gitanas Nauseda has warned. “We could face economic stagnation, if not a recession,” he said, adding that this “would deal a significant blow to Lithuania, which is used to a fairly fast economic growth”. The economic situation is changing…
The Ministry of Economy has prepared a preliminary version of the forecast of macroeconomic indicators. According to preliminary projections, Moldova’s economy will grow by 0.3% in 2022. According to the ministry, the accelerated rise in foreign prices, the war near the border with the Republic of Moldova, the difficulties in international supply chains, which will…
Georgia’s gross external debt reached $21.8 billion as of December 31, 2021, accounting for 116.8% of its 2021 annual gross domestic product (GDP), the National bank of Georgia (NBG) announced. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the gross external debt of Georgia increased by $775.7 million. In the public sector, the external debt was $10.7…
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has developed a draft bill on compensation for the housing lost by Ukrainians due to hostilities. The relevant statement was made by Servant of the People Faction Head Olena Shuliak on Telegram. “The state is preparing to provide compensation to the Ukrainians, whose housing has been damaged or destroyed during…