In the early hours of July 22, Russian forces launched a drone attack targeting gas extraction facilities operated by Naftogaz of Ukraine, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Recovery efforts are currently underway, Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi has announced on Facebook. “Overnight, Russia once again carried out a massive attack on our gas infrastructure. Dozens of…
Over the past week, under the Government’s Affordable Loans at 5-7-9% programme, entrepreneurs received 348 preferential loans totalling UAH 0.8 billion from authorised banks, including 251 loans worth UAH 0.5 billion from state-owned banks. Since the start of 2025, entrepreneurs have received 15,600 loans worth UAH 48.3 billion under the 5-7-9% programme, of which 10,541…
On July 21, the Grant Programme for Professional Training “Own Business: A Space for Growth” launched, funded by the international humanitarian organisation CORE with support from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the JSC Oschadbank. The programme aims to support the professional development of young people running their own businesses during the war. The…
In Poltava region, systematic support for residents who find themselves in difficult life circumstances continues. In July, more than 2 million UAH will be allocated from the regional budget to provide material assistance. The decision was made by the relevant commission. “Supporting residents of the region who are in difficult financial circumstances is a manifestation…
From January to June, the total cash expenditure of the general fund of the state budget amounted to UAH 1.9 trillion, an increase of UAH 331.5 billion, or 21.5%, compared to the same period last year. In June alone, UAH 337.4 billion was spent. Expenditure on security and defence from January to June totalled UAH…
According to the results of the first 5 months of 2025, Poltava region maintains a positive balance of foreign trade turnover, which amounts to $350.2 million, and foreign trade turnover of goods exceeds $1045 million. The volume of regional exports of goods is $697.8 million, down by 27% YoY. The leading positions in terms of…
About 40 women participants in the She Drives project have received a Category D driving license, and 10 of them have already found a job. The relevant statement was made by the Communities and Territories Development Deputy Minister Serhii Derkach. “As of July 16, a total of 100 women were participating in the project to…