The circulation term of Georgian Lari (GEL) banknotes issued in 1995 and 1999 expired on January 1, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) reported. Banknotes of all GEL denominations issued since 2002 are legal tender across the country. “All legal entities and individuals are obliged to receive and pay with these banknotes without any problems,”…
The long-awaited packaging deposit system will become operational in Latvia on February 1, reminds LLC Depozita iepakojuma operators. The company in charge of the packaging deposit system reports residents will be able to deposit glass, plastic (PET) and metal (cans) packaging for beverages, all kinds of beer and other alcoholic beverages (up to 6%). However,…
Bilateral trade between China and Ukraine reached a record $15.76 billion from January to October 2021, or a third more than in the same period of 2020, Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong said on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ukraine. The diplomat noted that over the past…
Entrepreneurs held a rally near the building of the Government House in Bishkek. About 80 people took part in the protest. They oppose the mandatory installation of cash registers. “We are worried that introduction of the new Tax Code will have a negative impact. First of all, products will rise in price, then the business…
Georgia’s imports from Azerbaijan from January through November 2021 amounted to $509 million, the National Statistics Office (Geostat) reported. According to Geostat, the current figure increased by 12.7%, compared to $451.6 million over the same period of 2020. Top-5 exporting goods from Azerbaijan to Georgia were fuels and lubricants – $340.9 million, industrial supplies –…
Future developments of Latvia’s industrial sector will be affected by the situation with energy resource prices and the government’s possible decisions to improve the situation. If the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, it is possible consumption of industrial goods may decrease, notes the Ministry of Finance. Nevertheless, currently demand for goods remains high and…
At least 1 billion soms was allocated from the budget for preparation of irrigation system of Kyrgyzstan for 2022, the Minister of Agriculture Askarbek Dzhanybekov said at a press conference in Bishkek. “The work has already begun. We received the first 100 million back in November 2021. Despite the cold weather, intensive repair of irrigation…