The country does not intend to abandon Russian sanctions and, specifically, will not revert to direct Russian gas purchases, stated Christiane Hoffmann, deputy spokesperson for the federal government. Annika Einghorn, a representative of the German Ministry of Economics,…
Category: 9. Business
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Ukraine will receive funding from the EESC and the EIB to provide housing for Ukrainians and restore infrastructure.
The government has approved a loan from the Council of Europe Development Bank under the HOME project for a total of €100M (₴4.8B), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
“We will utilize these funds to compensate the owners of destroyed housing under the…
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Ukraine will receive funding from the CEB and the EIB to provide housing for Ukrainians and restore infrastructure.
The government has approved a loan from the Council of Europe Development Bank under the HOME project for a total of €100M (₴4.8B), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
“We will utilize these funds to compensate the owners of destroyed housing under the…
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For the first time in 11 months, businesses have report positive expectations for their activities.
In March, the Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI) surpassed the neutral level for the first time in 11 months, registering at 51.8 compared to 46.9 in February 2025 (and 52 in March 2024). The key factors driving this positive shift in expectations included…
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Ukraine has lost about 13% of its housing stock due to the war; restoration efforts are underway.
Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, approximately 13% of Ukraine’s housing stock was destroyed, as stated by Deputy Minister of Development Natalia Kozlovska. Now, an expert working group under the Ministry of Development has…
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Europe has an opportunity to utilize Russian assets in support of Ukraine.
Tom Keatinge, director of the RUSI Center for Finance and Security, pointed out that loans are being provided to Ukraine, secured by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets; however, the funds themselves remain inaccessible due to legal and financial considerations….
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Ukrainian retailers are reducing costs and increasing efficiency by investing in solar power plants.
Experts highlight that retailers and businesses in related sectors are currently harnessing solar energy to cut expenses and boost energy independence. For instance, two years ago Epicenter began installing solar power systems on the roofs of three shopping centers in…
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Finland and Spain are set to increase their defense spending, with Lithuania prepares to join the coalition of the willing in support of Ukraine.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that Finland will boost its defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029 to prepare against potential Russian aggression. “This is part of Finland’s contribution to Europe taking greater responsibility for its own defense,” he…
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Amid negotiations, Russia has increased its attacks along the front and is breaking the terms of the energy truce.
Combat at the front increased noticeably in March, despite ongoing peace talks. Compared to February, the figure increased by approximately 30%, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated. In particular, 4,270 combat clashes were recorded in March, with 3,274 in February….
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The mineral deal between Ukraine and the US should be viewed within the context of negotiations for EU accession.
European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho noted that Brussels maintains constant communication and if Kyiv requests an assessment of an upcoming draft of a mineral agreement, the EC is prepared to assist. The EU emphasized that the document must align with Ukraine’s…
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