Ukraine: “energy island” launched in Mykolaiv

An “energy island” has been launched in Mykolaiv, enabling the city to supply 65% of its critical infrastructure with electricity during blackouts, the Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitalii Kim has announced. “The “energy island”, which provides electricity to social and critical infrastructure from alternative sources (cogeneration units, solar power plants), is now…

Ukraine: Yulia Svyrydenko welcomes Norway’s decision to provide $200 million in budget support

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko welcomed a decision of Norway to provide $200 million in budget support for Ukraine through the World Bank’s PEACE project. “We are sincerely grateful for this timely contribution towards Ukraine’s macro-financial stability and the uninterrupted functioning of essential public services, and effort reflecting Norway’s principled leadership and steadfast…

Ukraine: Government prolongs support for manufacturers

As part of the “Made in Ukraine| policy to support Ukrainian manufacturers, 154 grants have been approved for entrepreneurs. 140 are for industrialists to purchase production equipment, and 14 are for farms to establish orchards and greenhouses. Applications are still being accepted. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. “This year, manufacturers have…

Ukraine: Economy Minister discusses expansion of insurance market with representatives of Allianz

On March 16, a meeting took place between Oleksii Sobolev, Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, and representatives of the German Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, led by Chief Claims Officer Thomas Sepp. Among the meeting participants were Deputy Ministers Yegor Perelygin and Oleksandr Tsybort, as well as Advisor to the Minister…

Ukraine: over 350 specialists trained in using Transparent Construction application

Over 350 representatives of state architectural and construction control bodies and local self-government bodies were trained in using the Transparent Construction mobile application. The training took place during a practical on-site inspection of construction sites that are being prepared for commissioning. The training was organized by the State Enterprise “Administrator of the Urban-Planning Cadastre at…