Ukraine: over 300 port infrastructure facilities were damaged by Russian attacks during grain corridor operation

Since the beginning of the operation of the food export corridor in the Black Sea, 321 infrastructure facilities in Ukrainian ports have been damaged as a result of Russian attacks. This was reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Third International Grain from Ukraine Conference. “Solely during the operation of the food export corridor in…

Ukraine: Government approves nearly UAH 800 million in additional subsidies for local budgets

On November 22, the Government approved the regular allocation of additional subsidies for local budgets. Local budgets will receive UAH 796.9 million to support local governments in the de-occupied, temporarily occupied and other regions affected by russian aggression. The financial resource is distributed between the regional budget of Sumy region and 171 budgets of territorial…

Slovakia: Bratislava will boast second-highest skyscraper in Europe

A new urban project in Bratislava could dramatically reshape the city’s skyline. Developer JTRE, formerly known as J&T Real Estate, has revealed the winner of an international urban-architectural competition to design two new skyscrapers in the Eurovea City district. The project includes two high-rise towers, both taller than Slovakia’s current tallest building, Eurovea Tower. The…

Ukraine: Finance Minister underlines key areas that contribute to economic growth

Kyiv hosted the discussion titled Reforms Matrix: Strengthening the Foundations of Economic Growth for EU Accession. The event aims to bring together representatives from Government, international partners, experts, business leaders and civil society organizations to discuss key issues related to Ukraine’s economic development strategy. Organized with the participation of the World Bank and the European…

Ukraine: Energy Ministry is in dialogue with industry and importers over optimal model of electricity supply

The Ministry of Energy is exploring additional opportunities to encourage electricity imports, where the key factors are the availability of electricity and the ability to deliver it at the right times. “We are in dialogue with the main importers and industrial enterprises in order to respond to their needs as quickly as possible. It is…