EU Ends Ukraine Grain Embargo and Seeks Coordinated Trade Path
The European Commission has opted not to extend the embargo on Ukrainian grain, a decision that will take effect at midnight on Friday. The…
Ceiling Height Remains a Key Buyer Concern in Russia’s New Homes
When buyers look at new housing in Russia, ceiling height stands out as a decisive factor for most of them. Recent data show that about 93%…
Canada and the United States weigh in on grain markets as Ukraine and Russia clash over supply routes
Samantha Power, head of the United States Agency for International Development, outlined Washington’s efforts to stop Ukrainian grain from…
Hungarian Trade Move Reflects EU Policy Shift on Ukrainian Goods
Hungarian Agriculture Minister Istvan Nagy announced on a social platform that Hungary has moved to block imports from a specific list of…
Digital Ruble Pilot Progress and Future Adoption
The digital ruble is moving forward through its pilot phase, with progress reported by the press service of the Central Bank of the Russian…
Italy’s Inflation Pressure Pushes Down Household Spending
Italy’s Consumer Spending Slows as Inflation Bites Household Budgets Drafts from the press service of the Confesercenti, the local…
Update on Grain Agreement and Humanitarian Efforts
The ICRC delegation in Moscow is closely watching how the grain agreement evolves and whether a practical path emerges to address the needs of…
VAT Change on Hamburgers and Similar Products in Russia
The Russian VAT Change on Hamburger and Similar Products Recent announcements from the Federal Tax Service (FTS) confirm a shift in value…
Russian Housing Loans See Sharp Uptick Post-Rate Increase
Mortgage demand in Russia rose sharply after the Central Bank of the Russian Federation lifted the key rate by 350 basis points to 12 percent…
German Economy Faces Downside Risks Amid Weak Global Demand and High Energy Costs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pointed to a set of headwinds facing Germany, the bloc’s largest economy, arguing that the main drag comes from…