How Modern Grids Respond to Demand and the Debate Over Short-Term Outages
Earlier this year, concerns about the reliability of electricity supply in Germany touched a wide audience as TransnetBW warned local…
Beira Port Receives Russian Fertilizer Shipment Bound for Malawi
The MV Greenwich, carrying the initial batch of Russian fertilizer destined for Africa and aimed at Malawi, entered the Beira port water area…
Crete Residents Signal Energy Price Worries Amid EU Policy Debate
Residents on the Greek island of Crete are voicing concern over soaring electricity prices and placing some of the blame on energy policies…
IMF Warns of a Turbulent Global Economy and the Pressure on Policy
The IMF Sees a Turbulent Global Outlook Ahead The managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that…
Regulation on Tariff Quotas for Agricultural Exports from Key Regions
The Government of Russia has issued a directive to set tariff quotas on the export of several agricultural products to destinations outside…
Revised Gazprom JV Price Caps and Procurement Rules
The Russian government has established price caps that limit Gazprom’s obligation to purchase gas and related services from joint…
Gas payments in rubles: shifting pay dynamics and official measures in 2024
Analysts note that currently no non-friendly countries have begun paying Russia in rubles for gas. This assessment was discussed on the TV…
Overview of Russia’s 2023 Fiscal and Regulatory Updates
From January 1, there will be a set of standard updates across several areas in Russia, covering social benefits, living costs,…
Pension and wage indexation in Moscow: 2023 updates and implications
In 2023, Moscow saw a 3.3% rise in the living wage, lifting the amount to 21,259 rubles per month. This adjustment reflected the city’s effort…
Transition to Rubles in Zaporozhye Region Explained
In the newly incorporated Russian regions, the hryvnia has been withdrawn from circulation, and starting January 1 the ruble became the sole…