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Friday, November 22

Housing is becoming more expensive in Ukraine; developers have started new projects.

Housing is becoming more expensive in Ukraine; developers have started new projects. In the third quarter of 2024, prices for residential real estate in Ukraine, compared to the same period in 2023, increased by an average of 11.7%. Prices for apartments on the primary market increase...

How have relocated Ukrainian businesses affected their new regions financially?

How have relocated Ukrainian businesses affected their new regions financially? Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, an enterprise relocation program has existed. For the regions where these companies have moved, this means additional jobs and tax revenue. Accord...

Wednesday, November 20

Ukraine’s western regions have the most investment activity in the construction sector.

Ukraine’s western regions have the most investment activity in the construction sector. In 2024, the Western regions continued their leadership in the Ukrainian construction market in terms of investment flows, the amount of new housing construction, and price growth. For almost three ye...

Thursday, November 14

How has Ukraine’s real estate market overcome three years of war?

How has Ukraine’s real estate market overcome three years of war? According to LUN Development Director Olena Unanyan, in the pre-war year 2021 there was an active post-COVID period when the prices were rising, developers were actively launching projects, and apartm...

Wednesday, November 13

In the business centers of Lviv, rental rates have fallen sharply; in Kyiv, prices are holding.

In the business centers of Lviv, rental rates have fallen sharply; in Kyiv, prices are holding. Business centers in Lviv are going through difficult times in the third year of the war, and vacancy rates have increased to 34%. Falling rental demand has led to a 21% drop in prices year-on-year to ...

Tuesday, November 12

A Ukrainian investment company will soon start construction of a glass factory in the Kyiv region.

A Ukrainian investment company will soon start construction of a glass factory in the Kyiv region. The EFI Group plans to build the glass factory in the spring of 2025. “This is a very complex project; we have been working on it for two years. I hope that by the end of the year we will be abl...

Tuesday, October 29

The price of real estate on the primary market is rising despite low demand.

The price of real estate on the primary market is rising despite low demand. The key problem of the primary real estate market is the drop in demand: Ukrainians postpone the purchase of housing until victory if there is no extreme need for it. Also, buyers now prefer the secon...

Friday, October 25

Over the last two years, small-scale privatization has replenished the Ukrainian budget by almost ₴10B.

Over the last two years, small-scale privatization has replenished the Ukrainian budget by almost ₴10B. In the two years since the restoration of small-scale privatization, the State Property Fund has held 839 successful online auctions, which have provided ₴6.65B in direct revenue to Ukraine. As specif...

Thursday, October 24

Which regions of Ukraine provide the greatest tourism profits?

Which regions of Ukraine provide the greatest tourism profits? In the first half of 2024, the tourism sector achieved a net income of ₴5.8B, almost 29% (in nominal terms) higher than the results for the same period in 2023. According to experts, such an increase ...

Thursday, October 17

Three industrial parks receive over ₴171M in state funding for infrastructure development.

Three industrial parks receive over ₴171M in state funding for infrastructure development. ₴171.4M in state funding within the framework of the Made in Ukraine program has been allocated to three industrial parks. The support will go to the Bila Tserkva 2 (Kyiv region), VinIndustry (Vinnyt...

Monday, October 14

Analysts summarize September’s results for Ukraine’s real estate market.

Analysts summarize September’s results for Ukraine’s real estate market. According to the experts, two new buildings in the Lviv region and one in the Kyiv region were commissioned in September. The average cost per square meter in dollar equivalent increased by 1-6%, depe...

Wednesday, October 9

In one of Ukraine’s regions, land prices have risen to record levels during the war.

In one of Ukraine’s regions, land prices have risen to record levels during the war. Land prices have always depended not only on its quality but also on the plot’s geographical location. Before the war, the most expensive land in Ukraine was in the central region. However, with...

Thursday, October 3

Real estate developers in Ukraine opened sales in almost 500 new residential complexes during the war.

Real estate developers in Ukraine opened sales in almost 500 new residential complexes during the war. Primary housing market dynamics are currently showing growth after their collapse in the first year of the war when the pace of construction fell by an average of 65%. Since the beginning of the full-...

Thursday, September 26

Ukrainians are taking out mortgages more actively: Banks are issuing ₴1.2B monthly in loans.

Ukrainians are taking out mortgages more actively: Banks are issuing ₴1.2B monthly in loans. Ukrainian banks issued 694 mortgage loans for a total amount of ₴1.2B in July, which is ₴200M ($5M) more than in June, the National Bank reports. The volume of consumer mortgage loans issued in July 2...

Tuesday, September 24

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv.

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv. Construction company Intergal-Bud announced the launch of two new projects with a total area of about 190,000 square meters that will break ground by the end of 2024, said Anna Laevska, Intergal-Bud...

Wednesday, September 18

The volume of new housing construction in Ukraine fell by 8%.

The volume of new housing construction in Ukraine fell by 8%. According to the State Statistics Service, the total area of residential buildings for which construction permits were issued (new construction) decreased by 7.7% in January-June 2024 compared to th...

Thursday, August 1

Russia executes its largest drone attack on Ukraine.

Russia executes its largest drone attack on Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine report that on the night and morning of July 31, the Russian occupiers launched one of their most massive drone attacks on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. Th...

Friday, July 5

Ukraine is building only 20% of the declared 1 GW energy maneuvering capacity.

Ukraine is building only 20% of the declared 1 GW energy maneuvering capacity. Energy experts have estimated that currently, Ukrainian cities are building at most 20% of the 1 GW of maneuvering energy capacity recently announced by Ukraine’s president. Currently, about 150...

Wednesday, June 26

Kyiv plans to build two TPP plants to generate energy from burning garbage.

Kyiv plans to build two TPP plants to generate energy from burning garbage. Petro Panteleev, deputy head of the Kyiv city administration, said: “We must use all the ways and opportunities that will allow us to produce energy. This is what the Concept of Energy Sustainab...

Wednesday, January 24

On January 23, Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities, killing 7 and injuring 77.

On January 23, Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities, killing 7 and injuring 77. Moscow launched rocket attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Pavlograd, targeting civilian infrastructure. Seven deaths and at least 77 injuries were reported in these cities. In particular, 22 victims were i...

Wednesday, May 11

The capital of Ukraine needs €70M to repair the damage from the Russian bombings.

The capital of Ukraine needs €70M to repair the damage from the Russian bombings. More than €70M will be required to rebuild Kyiv from the effects of the Russian war against Ukraine, said the Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko. He noted that this estimate considers Russia’s military ...

Tuesday, April 26

Kyiv cafes and restaurants are gradually resuming their work.

Kyiv cafes and restaurants are gradually resuming their work. Kyiv cafes and restaurants are gradually resuming their work.

Thursday, April 14

Demand for apartments in new buildings is showing signs of slow recovery.

Demand for apartments in new buildings is showing signs of slow recovery. The real estate market in Ukraine is taking the first steps toward recovery. People started investing in apartments in newly constructed buildings after 2 months without any sales or transactions. Ac...

Wednesday, April 13

Demining work is being performed in seven regions of Ukraine.

Demining work is being performed in seven regions of Ukraine. As of April 12, 168 settlements in the Zhytomyr, Zaporizhia, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions have been demined, said Deputy Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Tymoshenko....

Friday, February 11

Kyiv is among TOP-3 cities with the largest traffic jams in the world.

Kyiv is among TOP-3 cities with the largest traffic jams in the world. In 2021, Kyiv moved to third place from seventh among 400 cities in the world in the intensity of traffic jams, reported analytical company TomTom. On average, Kyiv residents travel 56% longer than t...

Tuesday, December 14

Kyiv’s Golden Gate District voted one is the best in the world.

Kyiv’s Golden Gate District voted one is the best in the world. The announcement was made by the UK publisher of Time Out London. “The Golden Gate (Zoloti Vorota) district in Kyiv is one of the coolest districts in the world. Having reached 16th place in the ratin...

Wednesday, September 9

Ukraine may place $1-1.5 billion worth Eurobonds this fall to cover the budget deficit and to buy back more GDP warrants

Ukraine may place $1-1.5 billion worth Eurobonds this fall to cover the budget deficit and to buy back more GDP warrants Ukraine may place $1-1.5 billion worth Eurobonds this fall to cover the budget deficit and to buy back more GDP warrants, predicts Bank of America Securities. This would follow July’s successful place...

Facing weak investor demand, the Finance Ministry sold on Tuesday only one third the volume of hryvnia bonds as at last week’s auction, and at slightly higher yields

Facing weak investor demand, the Finance Ministry sold on Tuesday only one third the volume of hryvnia bonds as at last week’s auction, and at slightly higher yields Facing weak investor demand, the Finance Ministry sold on Tuesday only one third the volume of hryvnia bonds as at last week’s auction, and at slightly higher yields. In yesterday’s auction, the gover...

Fitch, the ratings agency that most closely follows Ukraine, reaffirmed its ‘B’ rating for Ukraine last Friday

Fitch, the ratings agency that most closely follows Ukraine, reaffirmed its ‘B’ rating for Ukraine last Friday Fitch, the ratings agency that most closely follows Ukraine, reaffirmed its ‘B’ rating for Ukraine last Friday, with a stable outlook. Japan’s R&I upgraded Ukraine’s sovereign rating last week by ...

Concorde Capital’s

Concorde Capital’s Concorde Capital’s Alexander Paraschiy writes: Looking at the balance of possible positive and negative triggers for Ukraine’s rating, we see a low chance for Ukraine to get any better rating in the n...

A new Eurobond placement would come on the heels of two large deals

A new Eurobond placement would come on the heels of two large deals A new Eurobond placement would come on the heels of two large deals:

Ukraine’s international reserves grew to $29 billion in August, the highest level in eight years

Ukraine’s international reserves grew to $29 billion in August, the highest level in eight years Ukraine’s international reserves grew to $29 billion in August, the highest level in eight years, reports the National Bank of Ukraine. Boosting reserves, foreign travel by Ukrainians was down sharply...

Ukraine is on track with the IMF,

Ukraine is on track with the IMF, Ukraine is on track with the IMF, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said Monday on Inter TV’s Details of the Week program. He said: “We are in a dialogue with the IMF, and hope to receive the next tra...

Timothy Ash retorts from London: “

Timothy Ash retorts from London: “ Timothy Ash retorts from London: “The danger with this official line that things are fine on the IMF front is that politicians are lulled into a false sense of security, when the reality is that this ...

Domestic air flights were down the least of air travel in August, down only 17% yoy to 2,519

Domestic air flights were down the least of air travel in August, down only 17% yoy to 2,519 Domestic air flights were down the least of air travel in August, down only 17% yoy to 2,519, reports UkSATSE, Ukraine’s air traffic control agency. By contrast – international flights to and fr...

By 2023, several key regional airports will be reopened under the ‘Big Construction’ program

By 2023, several key regional airports will be reopened under the ‘Big Construction’ program By 2023, several key regional airports will be reopened under the ‘Big Construction’ program, President Zelenskiy promised last week on a visit to Poltava airport. “We will add all airports to the pro...

President Zelenskiy promised yesterday to rebuild the runway of Sumy airport, if the regional government finds an investor to rebuild the terminal.

President Zelenskiy promised yesterday to rebuild the runway of Sumy airport, if the regional government finds an investor to rebuild the terminal. President Zelenskiy promised yesterday to rebuild the runway of Sumy airport, if the regional government finds an investor to rebuild the terminal. “We are ready to build this strip in Sumy,if you hav...

Zakarpattia will get an international standard airport with the construction in coming years of a $145 million airport in Mukachevo,

Zakarpattia will get an international standard airport with the construction in coming years of a $145 million airport in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia will get an international standard airport with the construction in coming years of a $145 million airport in Mukachevo, Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Krikliy promises on Facebook. Las...

Zhytomyr regional authorities are talking with a private investor to build an air cargo hub at Zhytomyr airport, a 90-minute drive west of the Kyiv’s Ring Road.

Zhytomyr regional authorities are talking with a private investor to build an air cargo hub at Zhytomyr airport, a 90-minute drive west of the Kyiv’s Ring Road. Zhytomyr regional authorities are talking with a private investor to build an air cargo hub at Zhytomyr airport, a 90-minute drive west of the Kyiv’s Ring Road. Vitaly Bunechko, head of the regional g...

Corona virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are running at double the levels of one month ago

Corona virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are running at double the levels of one month ago Corona virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are running at double the levels of one month ago, Ukraine Health Ministry figures show. On Monday morning, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov announc...

Tuesday, September 8

A Chinese state company is discussing building a massive Black Sea grain terminal that could handle 5 million tons a year, the equivalent of 10% of Ukraine’s corn and wheat exports

A Chinese state company is discussing building a massive Black Sea grain terminal that could handle 5 million tons a year, the equivalent of 10% of Ukraine’s corn and wheat exports A Chinese state company is discussing building a massive Black Sea grain terminal that could handle 5 million tons a year, the equivalent of 10% of Ukraine’s corn and wheat exports. Yesterday, represe...

Chinese container trains now arrive at Kyiv at the pace of one a week

Chinese container trains now arrive at Kyiv at the pace of one a week Chinese container trains now arrive at Kyiv at the pace of one a week, reports Ukrzaliznytsia. Traveling 9,000 km from Nanchang in 15 days, the latest train arrived Saturday at Kyiv’s left bank Liski ...

Ukraine seeks Chinese investment in industrial parks specializing in processing, storing and transshipping food

Ukraine seeks Chinese investment in industrial parks specializing in processing, storing and transshipping food Ukraine seeks Chinese investment in industrial parks specializing in processing, storing and transshipping food, Olga Stefanishyna, deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, ye...

Through August, Ukraine’s seaports handled 5% more cargo than during the same period last year

Through August, Ukraine’s seaports handled 5% more cargo than during the same period last year Through August, Ukraine’s seaports handled 5% more cargo than during the same period last year, reports the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority. The 106 million tons of cargo breaks down as follows : export...

Ukraine’s top five ports handled 91.5% of the nation’s cargo during the first eight months of this year,

Ukraine’s top five ports handled 91.5% of the nation’s cargo during the first eight months of this year, Ukraine’s top five ports handled 91.5% of the nation’s cargo during the first eight months of this year, reports the Sea Ports Authority. Pivdennyi once again was the most dynamic, with its cargo leve...

Ukraine’s exports are recovering from last spring’s corona-recession.

Ukraine’s exports are recovering from last spring’s corona-recession. Ukraine’s exports are recovering from last spring’s corona-recession. August exports were down only 1.6% yoy, “which in the context of a pandemic sounds like fantasy,” Taras Kachka, deputy minister of...

Ukraine exports of corn, wheat, and barley will drop around 9% yoy, to 51 million tons

Ukraine exports of corn, wheat, and barley will drop around 9% yoy, to 51 million tons Ukraine exports of corn, wheat, and barley will drop around 9% yoy, to 51 million tons, in the current marketing season, predicts Grainmart, India’s first Grain Trading B2B online marketplace. Based n...

Two years after Saudi investors bought Ukraine’s troubled

Two years after Saudi investors bought Ukraine’s troubled Two years after Saudi investors bought Ukraine’s troubled Mriya Agro Holding, a shipment of 60,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat is on its way to Saudi Arabia. In the first such shipment to Saudi Arabia in ...

Poisoned Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has improved, doctors treating him in Berlin say.

Poisoned Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has improved, doctors treating him in Berlin say. Poisoned Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has improved, doctors treating him in Berlin say. He is out of a medically-induced coma, is being weaned off a ventilator, and “is responding to ver...

Germany May Not Even Need the Nord Stream Pipeline Right Now

Germany May Not Even Need the Nord Stream Pipeline Right Now Germany May Not Even Need the Nord Stream Pipeline Right Now, headlines a Bloomberg analysis from Berlin. “Europe is flooded with gas and demand is likely to remain stable,” reads the energy market an...

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