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Amid escalating security concerns, the postal operator has closed the last branches in the frontline district — what this means for residents, logistics and local communications.
Ukraine, together with Sweden, Lithuania, and Canada, is launching a mechanism to rapidly finance small and medium-sized transport infrastructure projects. We explain exactly what will change for cities, roads, and ports — and why this matters today.
Metro: liqueur +40%, coffee +30%, snacks +12% — these changes reflect not only an emotional need but also a transformation of logistics and business models. We examine why this matters for every consumer and for the economy.
Changes take effect on February 17: the new schedule reduces the risk of passengers having to spend the night on platforms during the curfew and provides convenient connections for residents of Kharkiv region and central Ukraine.
After the massive shelling on 12 February, municipal crews restored heat to 2,600 households. However, more than 1,100 apartments in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remain without heating due to critical damage to the Darnytsia CHP — repairs could take months and will affect the comfort and safety of thousands of Kyiv residents.
Paramount has unofficially raised its bid to $31 per share; Warner Bros. Discovery has given a week to make a better offer. We break down the figures, deadlines, and possible implications for competition and the independence of content.
In the center of the capital, a large research-and-manufacturing complex was sold: the investor paid nine times the starting price. We examine why this matters for the city, for industrial heritage, and what risks remain.
This is not merely a trend: an investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) could set a precedent for the oversight of major platforms and affect consumer safety and trust in the online market — in the EU and beyond, including Ukraine.
After three weeks of detention and the payment of a multi-million fine, the tanker carrying Russian oil left French waters. This is not just a court case — it is a signal that evading sanctions in Europe is becoming more costly, and for Ukraine — a concrete action against financing the aggressor.
The story of one cook showed how a change in management, language policy and social sensitivity can turn a labor dispute into a national issue — and why that matters for the reputation of international brands.
In Tatariv, the 8,000‑square‑meter Obriy retail park has been put into operation. This is not just new shops on the road to Bukovel — we will analyze how the project will affect jobs, tourist spending, and the community’s budget.
Due to bad weather and kilometer-long traffic jams, Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional Vidubychi–Darnytsia services on February 17. It’s a practical way to reach the city center faster, cheaper and without getting stuck in traffic.
LPP has announced the launch of a marketplace under the Sinsay brand as early as 2026. For Ukraine, this is not just about fashion — potentially about improving access to local producers, creating jobs, and intensifying competition with Chinese players.
Russian oil inventories at sea have exceeded 150 million barrels — this is putting pressure on exports and is already reducing the Kremlin’s revenues. We break down the figures, the causes, and what this means for Ukraine’s security.
The government has abandoned a single 10% rate and, from March 1, 2026, will introduce two tiers of cashback. This decision has a direct impact on demand, production and import substitution — we examine which industries will gain an advantage and what this means for consumers.
Rheinmetall's CEO warns of a protracted conflict; the group proposes expanding production in Ukraine and could ramp up supplies, but faces a funding shortfall — what this means for the security and industrial resilience of our country.
Russian oil imports into China will rise in February to about 2.08 million barrels per day, but deep discounts mean those volumes do not rescue the Russian budget. We examine the causes and consequences.
BAE Systems has delayed the opening of a key explosives manufacturing plant in South Wales — the company says this is the result of a strategic decision to double capacity. We examine why the delay matters for Ukraine and whether Britain’s efforts will be enough to keep pace with production in Europe.
An €85 million grant, agreed after talks between Zelensky and Norway's prime minister, is intended to cover part of the gas shortfall caused by damage to production infrastructure — what this means for reserves and prices this winter.
One in nine U.S. public companies changed its CEO in 2025 — the highest rate at least since 2010. This is not just personnel reshuffling: it reflects a reboot driven by AI, trade shocks and geopolitical uncertainty — and for Ukrainian companies this could be both a risk and an opportunity.
On the evening of February 15, elements of the suspended ceiling fell at the exit of the "Teremky" station. No one was injured, but the incident underscores the accumulated risk to critical infrastructure — we examine what happened and why it matters for Kyiv residents.
Vard Brăila launched the first of two OECV vessels for Island Offshore. This is not just equipment — it signals the growth of low-emission technologies and the region’s operational capacity, which could prove important for the energy security of the Black Sea basin.
The state operator announces payment and parcel management via an app, equipment to operate during power outages and cashless payments in villages — this is not only convenience but also savings for branches during wartime.
Funding for autonomous power supply has begun to arrive: in two weeks — 524 applications, first payments and a queue totaling UAH 26.4 million. What this means for residents and how the program affects communities' energy resilience.
The rollout of 5G in frontline Kharkiv is a technical move with security and economic dimensions. We break down what will change for residents, what technical limitations exist, and why it matters now.
INSEE records a decline in employment in France’s automotive industry from 425.5 thousand to 286.8 thousand — this is not just about jobs, but about the EU’s industrial capacity and the ability to redirect idled production capacity to strategic needs.
Microsoft's AI director sets a clear deadline, but experts and studies show otherwise — it's time to prepare, not wait for a "miracle replacement."
NSPA ordered ammunition from Rheinmetall worth about €200 million. This is not just a delivery — the framework agreement creates a mechanism for faster access to 120‑mm rounds needed for the effective operation of Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams on the front.
The Ministry of Economy approved the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a wind farm on the Runa polonyna — a decision that combines energy benefits, environmental concerns and a regulatory challenge. We unpack what this means for the region and the country ahead of the heating season.
Money loves silence: more than 60 applications, 37 from Ukrainian companies — AUIF's first project is undergoing due diligence ahead of a deal that could pave the way for initial investments as early as this year.