Compared to the previous month, in May 2026, general business climate indicators for most of presented types of activity point at stabilisation or improvement of the econo-my. The most significant upturn is noted in accommodation and food service activities section along with transportation and storage section (the assessments in this field are still negative, though). The most significant decline is observed in financial and insurance activities section.

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products increased in April 2026 in comparison with the previous month (by 0.1%), while the prices decreased compared to the corresponding period of 2025 (by 13.1%).

In 2025, there were 3,913 centres of culture, cultural centres and establishments, clubs and community centres. During the year, these entities organised 290.5 thousand events (5.0% more than in 2024), with 37.0 million participants (5.2% more than in 2024).