Category: 9. Business

The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and just peace. They emphasized that two things are needed for a quick…

Currently, 75% of the lending for large business projects that are underway at Ukrainian banks involves energy storage facilities (ESF), indicating strong investor demand for this technology amid declining interest in gas generation, said Oschadbank top manager Yevhen…

The EU is close to reaching a consensus on starting accession talks with Ukraine, with Hungary being the only country currently opposed. Twenty-six of the 27 EU members believe Ukraine deserves to begin negotiations not only because it meets the requirements but also due…

The Urban-X consulting firm highlighted several key features of the retail real estate market in Transcarpathia in 2025. The regional market is changing, and these changes should be considered even before construction or redevelopment begins.

The first trend is a…

In Volyn, the Kovel Porto industrial park, spanning 60 hectares, received ₴70M in government support. An infrastructure project valued at ₴300M is underway to create an extensive network of railway track containing both European and Ukrainian track guages. Next year,…

The Ministry of Strategic Industry is working on expanding the preferential lending program for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment, launched in November 2024. By June 2025, the program has supported Ukrainian manufacturers with over ₴1.84B. More than half…

On average, in Ukraine the median selling price for an apartment has increased by 16% annually and is ₴2.3M ($55,200), according to a study. Meanwhile, the number of active ads home sales has dropped by 12% per year and now exceeds 254,000. Conversely, the number of…

European NATO countries pledged to invest 5% of their GDP in defense by 2035, according to the final communiqué adopted at the summit in The Hague. The declaration also includes a clause confirming “the unwavering commitment of the 32 countries to collective defense,…

European partners believe they can convince US President Donald Trump to approve the sale of American weapons to Ukraine if they or Kyiv provide funding, especially through loans, reports WP. It is also noted that the green light for such weapons sales would depend on…

Draft laws on Defense City are being registered in the Verkhovna Rada, creating a special legal regime for taxation and state support of defense-industrial complex enterprises, similar to the existing Diia.City model, said Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna…