Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Government had reported to the President of Ukraine on its first 100 days in office. “One hundred days ago, we set priorities enshrined in the Government’s Action Plan. Our team is working to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the state amid a full-scale war, meet defence…
The Fiscal Council of Bulgaria has raised alarms about the rapid growth of personnel costs in the state budget over the past two years, warning that this trend poses a serious challenge for budget 2026. According to the council’s analysis, public sector payrolls have risen sharply, both in total expenditure and relative to GDP, and…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends, including by resuming the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, writes Politico. At a time when there is renewed talk of a diplomatic end to the war, Tusk called calls…
The Lithuanian economy is growing faster than the Estonian economy, and the Lithuanian government has been bolder in stimulating the economy with tax reliefs, according to a new report by the Foresight Center, an independent think tank based at the Riigikogu. In the last three years, the Lithuanian economy has grown faster than the Estonian…
On October 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a decision to allocate UAH 8.4 billion from the reserve fund of the state budget to ensure a stable heating season for 2025-202026. The funds will be received by NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy for the purchase of imported natural gas necessary for the uninterrupted supply of…
German discount retailer Woolworth has opened its first store in Slovakia, marking the start of an ambitious push into central Europe’s budget retail market. The chain’s debut outlet – in Bory Mall, a major shopping centre in Bratislava – spans 1,100 square metres across two floors. It sells a broad range of non-food products, from…
On October 22, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland signed 11 memorandums of understanding as part of the “Central Baltic – Azerbaijan” business forum. Three documents each were signed by the Caspian Energy Club, the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of Azerbaijan (ASK), and the Nordic Business Community Azerbaijan with the Latvian Chamber…