Ukrainian and European mobile and fixed-line operators have extended the validity of the Joint Statement for another year, according to which Ukrainians abroad and Europeans in Ukraine can use affordable roaming services. This was reported by the National Commission for state regulation of electronic communications, radio frequency spectrum and provision of postal services. “Over the … Read more
Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises in January-June 2024 increased the production of general rolled products, according to operational data, by 32.2% year-over-year, to 3.140 million tonnes from 2.374 million tonnes. According to information from Ukrmetallurgprom association, published on Monday evening, steel production increased by 37% by January-June 2023, to 3.874 million tonnes, and pig iron production increased … Read more
The NOVA group of companies entered the French market by opening the first branch in Nice, which became the hundredth branch opened outside Ukraine – in Europe, the group’s press service reported on Saturday. “We plan to open in Paris and Lyon by the end of the year, and then in other large cities – … Read more
Ukrainian companies are forced to offer higher wages as they are faced with increasing labor shortages, according to a report by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) published on July 4. Over 6 million Ukrainians left or were forced out of their home country after the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale war, according to UNHCR. The … Read more
Romania will continue its efforts to increase the volume of Ukrainian grain passing through the Danube Corridor by increasing transport capacity and upgrading infrastructure, Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu said. As Odobescu said at a joint press conference with Moldovan and Ukrainian colleagues following the results of the trilateral meeting in Chisinau on Friday, the … Read more
The gambling industry paid UAH 8.4 billion in taxes to the budget in January-June 2024, which is almost three times more than for the same period in 2023, said head of the parliamentary committee on finance, taxation and customs policy, Danylo Hetmantsev. “At the same time, income tax increased 7.3 times compared to the previous … Read more
Ukraine imported over 858,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in June 2024, which is 91% more than the volume imported in May and more than what was imported in the whole of 2023, ExPro Electricity monitoring data showed on July 3. Most of Ukraine’s energy imports in June came from Hungary, at 42%, while Slovakia and … Read more
Ukrainian authorities are considering the possibility of creating a new stock exchange to ensure the continued uninterrupted functioning of the secondary market for government bonds, since the largest and oldest stock exchange in the country, PFTS, is insufficiently capitalized, and its owner has confirmed that he would not inject new capital, say the materials of … Read more
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to launch regular container and piggyback trains between Ukraine and the largest inland river port in Europe, Duisburg (Germany), the company’s press service announced. A corresponding memorandum has been signed with Duisburger Hafen Aktiengesellschaft, the owner and operator of the port, according to Ukrzaliznytsia’s statement on Telegram on Tuesday. Thanks to cooperation with … Read more
The KFC fast food restaurant chain opened its 60th anniversary restaurant in Ukraine in Hostomel, Kyiv region, the chain’s press service said. A restaurant from KFC Drive opened in the restored shopping center at 1 Hostomelska Street. The KFC brand, owned by the U.S. company Yum! Brands, represented on the Ukrainian market since 2013. In … Read more