Business news, entrepreneurship and startups in Kyiv region
The chain opened its 120th operating outlet in Ukraine: a new restaurant near the "Bukovina‑West" bus station in Chernivtsi — a sign of investor confidence and a step toward a return to normal life.
Ukrzaliznytsia has, as of December 28, extended the Kyiv–Yasinya train route to Rakhiv, adding a stop at Kvasy. What does this mean for travelers, the regional economy, and the new 2025/2026 timetable?
The architect of the London Eye has proposed an £11‑billion tidal power complex with 125 underwater turbines — we explain why this matters not only for Britain and what Ukraine could learn from it.
The former German ambassador is returning to Ukraine not as a diplomat but as a mediator between business and the authorities — an appointment that could bolster investor confidence and accelerate the resolution of administrative disputes.
Decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and two presidential decrees introduce restrictions on individuals and companies involved in deportations, the supply of components for drones, and the operation of the "shadow fleet". Why this matters for security and how international coordination will work.
Storage tanks will be fitted with sensors that feed data into the SAP system. This is not a flashy reform but a technological step that reduces the risk of losses, accelerates logistics, and boosts partners' confidence.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the sale of over-the-counter medicines at gas stations with a license. We explain which conditions must be met and why this decision is important for remote communities and nighttime access to treatment.
The ban applies to all exporters and is accompanied by restrictions on diesel and bunker (marine) fuel. We examine why the Kremlin made this decision now and what consequences it will have for prices, logistics, and energy stability in the region.
Service on the Red Line has been restricted between Akademmistechko and Arsenalna due to emergency power outages following the massive attack on December 27. We outline the consequences and offer advice for passengers.
Shelling struck a link in the chain responsible for exporting grain. We explain the consequences for logistics, the economy and the environment — without panic, with facts and perspective.
Two new locations — "Fursy" (Kyiv region) and "City of Action" (Lviv region) — are expected to attract approximately UAH 1.18 billion and create around 1,050 jobs. We examine what this means for the regions, GDP and investment confidence during wartime.
Silver surged 9% to a record high. We examine why this happened and what the practical implications are for Ukraine’s economy, reserves, and industry.
As of December 26, new DHS rules came into effect — from mandatory biometrics at entry and exit to enhanced screening for citizens of 19 countries. We explain what will change, why this was done, and how Ukrainians should prepare.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed the mandatory transition to electronic excise stamps at the request of businesses. We explain why this decision matters for the budget, logistics, and technical readiness.
Taras Kachka and the Ambassador of Montenegro signed a protocol that reduces administrative burdens on businesses and harmonizes rules with European standards — a practical step toward expanding exports and strengthening economic integration with the EU.
The average increase in lot prices was more than a third above the starting price. Auctions on Prozorro.Sales generated budget revenues earmarked for fish restocking and local needs. We examine where the money went and what this means for food and environmental security.
Tankers carrying Russian Urals oil are gathering off China’s eastern coast — a sign of declining demand in India and additional pressure on Russia’s export revenues. We examine why this matters now.
The head of the finance committee hinted at tax evasion by a popular establishment in Zhovkva. This case is not about a single restaurant, but about how new rules are changing the rules of the game for business and state revenues.
Money loves silence, but here numbers and guarantees decide: the Warner Bros. board urged shareholders to reject Paramount's proposal amid doubts about its financing. For Ukraine, this raises questions of media ownership transparency and influence over the information space.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that issuing the transfer licence is the final step before a possible legal challenge. We explain how the fund will operate and why this matters for Ukraine.
The seventh update of 2025 adds 216 entries and five Ukrainian factories. We examine who will actually receive support, how the changes will affect production, and whether this is enough to rebuild the agricultural sector during the war.
Tomas Fiala has exited the group's list of beneficiaries, transferring his personal stake into a family trust. We explain why this is not necessarily a sale, how it affects control, and what risks and benefits it poses for Ukraine's water and mineral resources sector.
A restaurant in Hatne on the E95 highway became the chain's tenth opening in 2025 — about logistics, security and the economic signal for the region.
If the Kremlin refuses a peace deal, Washington may target tankers and traders circumventing sanctions. Why this hits Russia’s coffers and what Kyiv should expect — concise and to the point.
Rinat Akhmetov’s group has completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași — a move that could secure stable supplies of hot-rolled coil and strengthen industrial integration with the EU.
At the very heart of diplomatic pressure — a representative of a Serbian defense company was found dead in Moscow, and data carriers disappeared at the same time. We examine what this means for regional security and why it deserves attention now.
Reuters names Midad Energy the leading contender for Lukoil's foreign assets. This is not merely a business deal — it's a test of the sanctions and security mechanisms that influence pressure on the Kremlin.
A Paris tribunal has ordered the club to pay about €61 million to Kylian Mbappé. We explain why the ruling matters for clubs' finances, players' rights, and what lessons Ukrainian football should draw.
The sale of an asset, the majority of which is owned by a Rosneft subsidiary, turns a business operation into a geopolitical issue. We explain why this matters now.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed regional military administrations (OVAs) to review the lists — small consumers and facilities with "dual" connections have been removed. That frees up an additional 800 MW and meaningfully reduces outage times for households and industry.