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Ukraine hits 8% inflation as economy shrinks to fit its workforce
Ukraine’s inflation fell to 8.0% in December, down from 9.3% in November and below the National Bank’s own forecast for the second consecutive month, the NBU reported on 12 January. Non-food goods recorded zero price growth year-on-year—prices stopped rising entirely. The NBU credits a stable exchange rate for keeping import costs contained. But the explanation […]
Read moreSubsidies for professional traineeships of up to 55,000 dinars per month
Within the Action Plan for the period 2024–2026, which implements the Employment Strategy of the Republic of Serbia, active employment financing policy measures within local self-government units will remain in place this year as well. The right to request participation of the national budget in financing certain measures is granted to autonomous provinces and local […]
Read moreWhat AI Really Changes in Kazakh Labor Market
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is predicted to raise productivity for approximately 70% of Kazakhstan’s workforce, transforming up to 53% of job functions, said Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek at a government meeting on Jan. 6. Experts say that AI’s main impact will be the redistribution of tasks rather than mass job losses, posing […]
Read morePM: ADSW Summit to explore opportunities for sustainable economic development
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has commented on his participation in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit via X, noting that the forum provides an important opportunity to advance discussions on sustainable economic growth. The Prime Minister claimed that Georgia’s participation in the summit will focus on presenting the country’s potential as a regional […]
Read moreMaximum unemployment benefit in Ukraine has increased to 8,647 hryvnia per month
In 2026, the maximum unemployment benefit will be 8,647 hryvnia, and the minimum will be 3,900 hryvnia, according to Yulia Zhovtyak, director of the State Employment Center. “On January 1, the minimum wage in Ukraine increased and now stands at 8,647 hryvnia. This indicator is a key economic component of the active employment promotion programs […]
Read moreINTERVIEW – IMF flags business environment as key to Serbia’s sustained growth
Serbia must attract more complex, higher value-added investment, while increasing productivity and private domestic investment, to sustain 4-5% growth and close the gap with higher-income economies, as its old growth model is reaching its limits, Lev Ratnovski, the IMF resident representative for Serbia, told SeeNews. “Over the past decade, Serbia’s growth model has been very […]
Read moreAI Could Boost Productivity of Kazakhstan’s Workforce, Study Finds
AI is poised to significantly enhance workforce productivity in Kazakhstan without triggering mass job losses, according to the initial findings of a joint study by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the international analytical agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The results were presented at a government meeting on January 6. Minister of Science and […]
Read moreInsurers renew push for ‘top-up’ health insurance as 2017 rule draws criticism
Georgia’s insurance sector has renewed calls for the introduction of so-called ‘top-up’ health insurance packages, arguing that a 2017 regulation continues to distort the market and limit access to healthcare. Under the current rule, individuals who purchase private medical insurance lose their entitlement to state-funded universal healthcare. The Insurance Association says this provision has significantly […]
Read moreShare of persons receiving a monthly salary up to 600 GEL amounted to 12.4% – PMCG
In November 2025, the number of persons receiving a monthly salary stood at 996,988*, which was 0.8% lower than in October 2025 and 1.0% less than in November 2024. In November 2025, the share of persons receiving a monthly salary up to 600 GEL amounted to 12.4%, which was 0.2 percentage points higher than in […]
Read morePMCG reports that 12.4% of persons receive a monthly salary up to 600 GEL
996,988 persons were receiving Linka monthly salary in November 2025. It is 0.8% lower than in October 2025 and 1.0% less than in November 2024.
In November 2025, the share of persons receiving a monthly salary up to 600 GEL amounted to 12.4%, which was 0.2 percentage points higher than in October 2025 and 4.0 percentage points less than in November 2024.
In November 2025, 33.2% of persons were receiving a monthly salary of 2,400 GEL or more. It was 1.1 percentage points lower than in October 2025 and 4.5 percentage points more than in November 2024.
2.9% of persons were receiving a monthly salary of 9,600 GEL or more in November 2025. The decrease was 0.3 percentage points compared to October 2025 and 0.5 percentage points compared to November 2024.
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