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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...

Wednesday, February 9

The French President urged Ukraine and Russia to implement the Minsk agreement.

The French President urged Ukraine and Russia to implement the Minsk agreement. During his meeting with President Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that implementing the Minsk agreement is the only way to achieve sustainable peace in eastern Ukraine. Therefore, ...

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

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...

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...

Tuesday, September 8

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...

“Has Vladimir Putin Poisoned His Pet Pipeline Project?”

“Has Vladimir Putin Poisoned His Pet Pipeline Project?” “Has Vladimir Putin Poisoned His Pet Pipeline Project?” Diane Francis, an opponent of the gas line, asks in an Atlantic Council Ukraine blog.

Ukraine’s natural gas imports jumped 67% yoy in August, as EU gas traders filled Ukraine’s gas storage reservoirs to a record 84% of capacity.

Ukraine’s natural gas imports jumped 67% yoy in August, as EU gas traders filled Ukraine’s gas storage reservoirs to a record 84% of capacity. Ukraine’s natural gas imports jumped 67% yoy in August, as EU gas traders filled Ukraine’s gas storage reservoirs to a record 84% of capacity. Traders store their gas in Ukraine, waiting for the tradi...

Mikheil Saakashvili was chosen yesterday to lead an 11-party opposition coalition in Georgia’s Oct. 31 parliamentary elections.

Mikheil Saakashvili was chosen yesterday to lead an 11-party opposition coalition in Georgia’s Oct. 31 parliamentary elections. Mikheil Saakashvili was chosen yesterday to lead an 11-party opposition coalition in Georgia’s Oct. 31 parliamentary elections. If the coalition wins, the former Georgian president would become prime ...

Traffic at Boryspil was down 60% yoy in August, to 656,029 passengers,

Traffic at Boryspil was down 60% yoy in August, to 656,029 passengers, Traffic at Boryspil was down 60% yoy in August, to 656,029 passengers, reports the Center for Transportation Strategies. Traffic on charter flights was down by only 9%, indicating that Kyiv residents ...

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...

Friday, September 4

Alexander Danilyuk, Finance Minister at the time of the nationalization, warned on Facebook yesterday

Alexander Danilyuk, Finance Minister at the time of the nationalization, warned on Facebook yesterday Alexander Danilyuk, Finance Minister at the time of the nationalization, warned on Facebook yesterday: “This is the beginning of the collapse of the results of the nationalization of PrivatBank.” He w...

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a strategy for steadily reducing the state share in Ukrainian banking, from 60% today, to below 25% in 2025

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a strategy for steadily reducing the state share in Ukrainian banking, from 60% today, to below 25% in 2025 The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a strategy for steadily reducing the state share in Ukrainian banking, from 60% today, to below 25% in 2025. By the end of next year, all four state banks are to ...

The Finance Ministry reported that Ukraine’s state-owned banks wrote off $1 billion worth of non-performing loans

The Finance Ministry reported that Ukraine’s state-owned banks wrote off $1 billion worth of non-performing loans The Finance Ministry reported that Ukraine’s state-owned banks wrote off $1 billion worth of non-performing loans at the expense of reserves during the first half of this year. For state banks, non-pe...

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