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…
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Where in Ukraine does the demand for retail space exceed supply by two times?
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…
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White House wants deep cut in US funding for war crimes investigations, sources say
CHANGING PRIORITIES
Many of the programmes recommended for termination are dedicated to empowering local organisations seeking to advance justice in societies that have faced atrocities, one of the sources said, adding that some programmes have…
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Ukrainian industry is developing in the west of the country during the war: Successful cases of industrial parks and manufacturers.
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,…
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Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans?
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…
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Astronomers found the perfect spot to set up a base on Mars
NASA and others have been wanting to get humans to Mars for decades at this point. However, actually getting us there is still far from feasible, despite all of Elon Musk’s talk about putting boots on the ground within the next 20 years. There’s still much we don’t know about…
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Housing is becoming more expensive, and supply is decreasing: real estate market trends in 2025.
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…
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Kyiv donates 1,700 FPV drones to two National Guard Brigades
The capital’s community has delivered 1,700 FPV drones of various types to soldiers of the 25th Kyiv Brigade named after Prince Askold and the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.
This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on
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Walgreens Outlook Improves As Buyout Faces Shareholder Vote Next Month
News that Walgreens Boots Alliance quarterly loss was better than expected and pharmacy sales were … More
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Ukraine’s Battle-Hardened Defense Industry Wants Foreign Investment
Ukraine is braced for a Kremlin summer offensive that will make a heavy dent in its weapons stockpile. Cautious that rebuilding those supplies requires sustained interest from its Western backers, Kyiv is opening what one official…
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