Israel-Turkey Tensions Shape Turkish Imports in Israeli Supermarkets
Israel and Turkey are at a tense juncture that stretches beyond politics into daily life for consumers and businesses. A series of recent…
Russia’s Mortgage Rules: A Shift for Consumers with Personal Loans
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has decided to bar borrowers who carry consumer loans from taking out new mortgages. This move…
Russian Policy on Low-Quality Products in Animal Feed and Safety Oversight
From September 1, 2024, Russian retailers and manufacturers will be allowed to supply certain low-quality products into the animal feed…
Arctic Mortgage Initiative Expands Access to Northern Home Buying
On November 1, Russia launched a new preferential program named Arctic Mortgage. The rollout, reported by major news agency TASS, marks a…
“Germany Orders Return of Usmanov-Linked Seized Items”
The Frankfurt am Main court ruled that the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office could not retain the seized documents and property tied to the…
Russia weighs a 1 million ruble capital grant for families with three or more children
Russia weighs a one-time 1 million ruble capital payment for families with three or more children A recent proposal from the Commission of the…
Russia Debates Higher Tax on Deposit Interest
Lawmakers Propose Raising Tax on Bank Deposit Interest in Russia The faction “Fair Russia – Patriots – For Truth” has put forward…
Moldova Sees Sharp Gas Price Rise with Gazprom Deliveries and Debt Disclosures
In November 2023, Moldova faces a steep increase in the price of Russian gas, rising from 35 dollars to 830 dollars per 1,000 cubic meters.…
China and Gazprom Accelerate Far East Gas Deliveries
China and Gazprom Move to Accelerate Far East Gas Deliveries China is pressing ahead with plans to speed up Russian gas shipments through the…
Gas Market Dynamics: Western Interest in Russian Supplies and Global Demand
Western markets are exploring ways to rejuvenate Russian gas imports, a topic highlighted in discussions at the St. Petersburg International…