Estonia: price and wage inflation likely feature of much of the year Rapid inflation experienced in the latter part of 2021 will show no sign of abating in the first half of 2022, according to some experts, while price rises might even be exacerbated by wage inflation prompted by the inflation, setting off a vicious…
Ukraine will continue to implement important structural reforms for the well-being of its citizens, with the support of the European Union, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said at a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Kyiv. “Among the reforms we have launched is the implementation of the…
The State Property Fund of Ukraine puts up the Odesa Sparkling Wine Factory for sale at a starting price of UAH 87.4 million. “The Odesa Sparkling Wine Factory, one of the oldest enterprises, was put up for privatization. It was there in 1899 that the history of sparkling wine production in Ukraine began,” the State…
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…