At the end of January, Latvia’s consolidated general government budget showed a deficit of 21.5 million euros, according to information published by the Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP). The FDP noted that at the same time a year ago, the consolidated budget balance showed a surplus of 37.3 million euros. At the end of January, the…
Estonia is extending vocational programs to four years and boosting their general education component, giving students a stronger foundation to continue into higher education. The new extended programs include an introductory first year, letting students explore the field, build general skills and receive career guidance before choosing a specialty, the Ministry of Education and Research…
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said on February 23 she would seek to renew discussions with Taipei on securing greater Taiwanese investment in Lithuania. The comment comes amid discussions about whether Lithuania should change its policies and seek to improve relations with China which have soured following the opening of the Taiwanese Representative Office in…
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine with the Head of the Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, Clara Guzman Zapater. On behalf of the ministry, it was held by First Deputy Minister Alena Shkrum and Deputy Minister Maryna Denisyuk. The main focus of the meeting was…
On February 20, in Kyiv, Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Oleksii Sobolev and French Ambassador to Ukraine Gael Vesier signed an intergovernmental agreement (AIG) on the renewal of the replenishment fund for critical infrastructure and priority sectors of the Ukrainian economy (Ukraine Fund II). The signing took place in the presence of Muriel Lacoue-Labarthe,…
Slovakia’s public finances are starting to resemble Greece before its debt crisis, NBS economists have warned – drawing a response from the finance minister. “Over the past seven years, Slovak public finances have moved from primary surpluses to high deficits, mainly due to rising social spending and public-sector wages,” NBS chief economist Michal Horvath and…
Average household income per person in Bulgaria grew more strongly than spending during the last quarter of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. The quarterly total income per household member reached BGN 3,687 (EUR 1,880), marking an increase of 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024. At the same time, average…