Deputy Minister: As Lithuania allocates record funds to defence, the U.S. holds up the country as an example for others
Lithuania is recognized by U.S. representatives for allocating a record 5.38% of its GDP to defense, the highest among NATO countries, according to Deputy Minister Aleksa.
Ministry of Finance: Additional 92 million euros needed for defense next year, 5% of GDP
The Latvian Ministry of Finance states that an additional 92 million euros will be required to meet the defense spending goal of 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget.
Ministry of Finance: An additional 92 million euros is needed for defense next year
The Latvian Ministry of Finance has announced the need for an additional 92 million euros in the defense budget for the next year to meet NATO's target of 5% of GDP for defense spending.
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Deputy Minister: The U.S. Presents Lithuania as an Example to Others with Record Defense Spending
Lithuania is highlighted by U.S. representatives as a benchmark for other countries due to its substantial defense budget, which amounts to 5.38% of GDP, the highest among NATO members.
Deputy Minister of Defense: US representatives present Lithuania as an example for defense funding
Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Defense announced that US representatives showcased Lithuania's defense funding as exemplary for other nations, as Lithuania allocates 5.38% of its GDP to defense this year, the highest among NATO countries.
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Boosting oil production could ramp up Canada’s GDP and jobs, study suggests
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Argentina's GDP grows 4.4% in 2025, but Milei faces challenges to stabilize the economy
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Czech President Warns - State Budget Does Not Comply with NATO Obligations
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South Korea's Happiness Ranked 67th in the World, the Lowest Ever... Lower than China and Japan
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Household consumption is the main engine of growth in Spain, but due to the increase in population and employment
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Montero announces that the deficit closed at 2.5% in 2025 and expects Brussels to deactivate fiscal rules if the war prolongs
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The IMF warns: The world is sinking into a debt swamp
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The IMF warns: The world is sinking in a swamp of debt
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Lithuanian industrialists have set an ambitious goal – aiming to surpass Finland in less than a decade
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Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's tenure has seen economic growth but also challenges in controlling public spending, leading to mixed reactions from the financial market.
MG GDP grows 1.4% in 2025 and reaches R$ 1.1 trillion
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Experts underestimated the growth of the Spanish economy in 2025
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A new lawsuit for €1.58 billion over GDP coupon bonds expands litigation against Argentina
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'Preliminary GDP' of the Central Bank shows 0.8% growth in January, the largest monthly expansion in a year
The Brazilian Central Bank's Economic Activity Index reported a 0.8% increase in January, marking the highest monthly growth in a year.
Central Bank's Economic Activity Index rises 0.80% in January
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Dollar opens with focus on the war in the Middle East and GDP 'preview'
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January Tax Revenues Decreased, Deficit Was 0.2 Percent of GDP
Estonia's January tax revenue fell significantly compared to last year, resulting in a budget deficit of 0.2 percent of GDP.
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How much does it cost to eat in the richest country in the world
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The dialogue between Cuba and the U.S.: the protagonists and reasons for contact
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Latvian company 'Deep Space Energy' plans to produce electricity on the Moon
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Fitch confirms Italy's rating: BBB+. Istat, the boost from GDP has run out
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Productive leap: agriculture could grow 90% and contribute up to 45% of GDP without taxes, according to a report
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Industry and services boost Amazonas' GDP in 2025
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Special Edition: The Pillars of the Greek Economy
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The United States grew half of what was expected in the last quarter of 2025 due to tariffs and the government shutdown
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US GDP revised down from 1.4% to 0.7% in the fourth quarter
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