Andriy Zhuk, Chairman of the Retailers Association of Ukraine (RAU), observed that last year pharmacy retail was the most actively developing segment, accounting for 45% of all new retail locations. Non-food retail and grocery stores represented 22% and 16% of new…
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Global VC investment breaks records thanks to AI.
In the first quarter of the year, global venture capital investment reached $126.3B, the highest in 11 quarters, according to the KPMG Q1’25 Venture Pulse Report. The main driver is artificial intelligence, particularly the historic $40B funding obtained by OpenAI. At…
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Prices for agricultural land in different regions of Ukraine vary by more than 900%.
At the end of April, the average cost of a hectare of land in Ukraine was ₴86,655 ($2,090), which is over ₴32,000 ($772) higher than a month earlier (+59%). This marks the highest figure since the beginning of the year, according to Opendatabot. Prices also exhibit…
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Ukrainian employers have pinpointed the most sought-after professions and voiced concerns regarding job seekers’ unrealistic salary expectations.
A labor market study reveals that the most in-demand roles largely consist of blue-collar specialties. The top professions listed include agricultural tractor driver, mechanic-repairman, electric and gas welder, electrician, medical nurse, motor vehicle driver, and…
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Poland says Russia recruited arsonists online for Warsaw fire
Polish Foreign Minister tells the BBC there is evidence Moscow was behind huge shopping centre fire Poland’s foreign minister says his country has evidence that Russia recruited people on the Telegram messaging service to carry out last year’s massive shopping centre fire in Warsaw.
Speaking to…
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Starmer’s robust language nods to immigration failures
It is perhaps little wonder immigration is as politically charged an issue as it is, when you consider two things.
Firstly, as I wrote here, the numbers point to it being the stand-out UK social and demographic change of the 21st century.
And…
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Ukrainian startups can secure significant investment, with a focus on available funding avenues.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is a central initiative within the Horizon Europe framework established by the European Commission, designed to identify, develop, and scale innovative technologies. Startups and businesses can access funding through four different…
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Russian spy ring members jailed in the U.K.
LONDON — A Russian spy ring plotted to trade blood diamonds for weapons in Africa and supply drones to Russia’s military, according to messages shown to a London court that painted their fugitive leader as a wannabe James Bond.
Jan Marsalek…
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Trump Seizes the Momentum Back
Donald Trump’s announcement of a major drug pricing executive order, an apparent breakthrough in trade talks with China, and…
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The Art of the Peace Deal
A dove is born—and his name is Donald Trump. In recent weeks, the president has brokered peace between longtime combatants and reduced tensions between the United States and its adversaries, from sub-Saharan Africa to the Hindu Kush. The list…
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