07:36, 18 Jan
"Ukrnafta has announced a tender for 3D seismic surveys at two oil fields."
PJSC "Ukrnafta" has announced a tender for conducting field 3D seismic exploration studies at the Verkhmaslovets and southeastern parts of the Novoskhidnytske fields.
07:36, 18 Jan
The Minister of Energy stated that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs for the public.
There are no plans to increase electricity tariffs for the population, stated Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.
07:36, 18 Jan
As part of state compensation, 487 hectares of agricultural land at the Potato Institute in the Kyiv region have been cleared of mines.
The national operator for demining activities, UDS, has cleared the first area as part of the State Program for the Compensation of Agricultural Land Demining. This involves a land plot of 487 hectares located in the Kyiv region, owned by the Potato Institute of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Economy.
07:36, 18 Jan
Insurers currently don't consider a client's insurance history when calculating auto liability costs, but they plan to in the future, according to a survey of insurance companies.
Ukrainian insurance companies currently do not take into account the client's insurance history when calculating the cost of auto liability insurance. This practice is set to change with the new law on mandatory insurance for owners of land vehicles (OSAGO), which will come into effect on January 1, 2025.
07:36, 18 Jan
In 2024, DTEK restarted thermal power plants from scratch more than 20 times following heavy shelling.
Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, DTEK Energy has successfully restarted thermal power plants from scratch 49 times and restored their operations following enemy shelling, with nearly half of these incidents occurring in 2024.
07:36, 18 Jan
The NBU has approved the candidacy of former Swedbank head Björkner for the position of PrivatBank's board chairman.
On January 16, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) approved the nomination of Swedish banker Mikael Björkner for the position of Chairman of the Board at the state-owned PrivatBank (Kyiv). He will officially begin his duties in this new role on January 20, according to a press release from the financial institution issued on Friday.
07:36, 18 Jan
The EBA advocates for VAT refunds on packages valued up to EUR 150 and emphasizes the need for unobstructed importation of goods for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The European Business Association (EBA) advocates for the elimination of the VAT exemption on imported goods valued at up to EUR 150. This was stated in an official letter from the association to Daniil Getmantsev, the Chairman of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Financial, Tax, and Customs Policy.
07:36, 18 Jan
On Thursday, the official exchange rate of the hryvnia strengthened by 9 kopecks.
The National Bank of Ukraine, following a 1 kopeck increase in the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar on Wednesday, strengthened it by 9 kopecks by the end of trading on Thursday, bringing the rate to 42.1729 UAH/$1, according to data on the regulator's website.
07:36, 18 Jan
The government has equalized rates for consumers using electric heating systems.
Consumers utilizing electric heating systems will now pay a full rate of 4.32 UAH per kWh only for the electricity consumed beyond the limit of 2,000 kWh. For the electricity used within this limit, they will be charged at a rate of 2.64 UAH per kWh, as announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
07:36, 18 Jan
"Ukrnafta has initiated a comprehensive drilling program at a new oil field."
PJSC "Ukrnafta" has drilled its first well in 13 years at one of its youngest and most promising fields, the company's press service reported.
07:36, 18 Jan
The Supervisory Board of Energoatom is now led by former Lithuanian Energy Minister Neverovich, according to sources.
The chairman of the supervisory board of NAEC "Energoatom" has been appointed as Jarek Neverovich, the former Minister of Energy of Lithuania and the chief advisor to the President of Lithuania on environmental and infrastructure issues, as reported by a source from the online portal "Energy Reform" within the government.
07:36, 18 Jan
Former Lithuanian Energy Minister Neverovich has taken the helm of Energoatom, the National Atomic Energy Company.
At its recent meeting following the founding session in July, the Supervisory Board of JSC "NAEK Energoatom" elected Jarek Neverovich as its chairman and Michael Elliott Kirs as the deputy chairman, the company announced.
07:24, 18 Jan
Russia struck Kryvyi Rih, damaging a school and residential buildings, resulting in casualties. (video)
The enemy launched a ballistic strike on the city.
07:11, 18 Jan
Rocket strike on Kryvyi Rih: the death toll has risen to five.
As a result of the Russian attack on the city on January 17, five people have already lost their lives.
07:11, 18 Jan
Occupants launched drone strikes on Pavlograd and targeted Nikopol with artillery, resulting in significant damage.
At night, the enemy launched an attack on Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and heavy artillery.
07:10, 18 Jan
The number of injured in Kryvyi Rih has risen, including four children among them.
Two boys and two girls, one of whom is barely a year and a half old, were caught in the crossfire and required medical assistance.
07:08, 18 Jan
The former governor of Dnipropetrovsk region has been informed of suspicion in a case involving the procurement of cables for "Ukrzaliznytsia."
A sitting member of parliament is suspected of embezzling 140 million UAH.
07:08, 18 Jan
In Kryvyi Rih, a tequila thief was caught.
The police apprehended a tequila thief in Kryvyi Rih.
07:08, 18 Jan
In Dnipro, a drug dealer was apprehended with cannabis and methamphetamine in possession (PHOTO).
Nearly 70 slip packets containing cannabis and methamphetamine were seized.
07:06, 18 Jan
What will the weather be like in Dnipro and the surrounding region on January 18th?
What weather forecasts are meteorologists predicting for the residents of Dnipropetrovsk on January 18?
07:36, 17 Jan
The UK will allocate £40 million for a new economic recovery program for Ukraine.
During his visit to Ukraine on Thursday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a £40 million allocation for a new economic recovery program aimed at unlocking private lending to support the growth and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine, according to the UK government's website.
07:36, 17 Jan
Business associations urge the parliament to refrain from canceling the "Lozovoy amendments" until after consulting with the business community.
A number of business associations have criticized all four draft laws submitted to the Verkhovna Rada regarding amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the law "On the Prosecutor's Office" (No. 12367 and three alternative versions). These proposals aim to repeal the so-called "Lazovyi amendments," which limit the statute of limitations for criminal cases. The associations are calling for a halt to the consideration of these bills until consultations with the business community are conducted.
07:36, 17 Jan
Shmyhal: The UN aims to raise over $2.6 billion by 2025 to assist Ukrainians, including $492 million specifically for the heating season.
The United Nations (UN) aims to raise over $2.6 billion to assist Ukrainians in 2025. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with representatives of this international organization the key areas for these funds, including access to drinking water, demining efforts, and alternative sources of heat and energy.
07:36, 17 Jan
Staff shortages, safety concerns, and electricity supply issues emerged as the main challenges for businesses in December 2024, according to IEI.
For the fourth consecutive month, entrepreneurs have identified the shortage of labor as one of the top three challenges in running a business. In December 2024, this issue once again topped the list, according to data from the monthly survey conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IERPC).
07:36, 17 Jan
The Duma approved a bill that removes the tenant's right to acquire property through non-competitive means.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the draft law No. 12230, which outlines the specifics of privatizing state and communal property that has been leased. This legislation removes the tenant's right to purchase the property through non-competitive means.
07:36, 17 Jan
Hundreds of thousands of economically inactive Ukrainians could be reintroduced to the labor market through retraining initiatives.
Providing the opportunity to acquire a new, in-demand profession, retrain, or enhance professional skills could help attract hundreds of thousands of economically inactive Ukrainians to the labor market, said Tatiana Berezhnaya, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, during the business forum "Training Specialists in Vocational Education Centers of the State Employment Service: Educating Ukrainians for Business Needs" in Kharkiv on Wednesday.
07:36, 17 Jan
In 2025, "UZ" will implement two pilot projects: freight transportation routing and train car parking at railway stations.
In 2025, JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" (UZ) plans to implement two pilot projects in the railway sector: the routing of freight transportation and the parking of railcars at railway stations, announced Valery Tkachev, the deputy director of the commercial operations department.
07:36, 17 Jan
The total amount of "National Cashback" accumulated by Ukrainians has reached 1 billion UAH.
The total amount of accumulated funds by participants of the "National Cashback" program has reached 1 billion UAH, the Ministry of Economy confirmed in a Telegram channel on Thursday.
07:36, 17 Jan
In 2024, the EBRD granted Ukraine a record funding of nearly €2.4 billion.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported that it provided Ukraine with nearly EUR 2.4 billion last year, compared to EUR 2.1 billion in 2023, marking a record high in the history of its cooperation with the country, according to a press release from the bank on Thursday.
07:36, 17 Jan
Over 10 million Ukrainians have applied for payments through "Diia" under the "Winter eSupport" program.
In the "Diia" app, 10 million Ukrainians have already submitted applications for benefits under the "Winter eSupport" program. Among them, nearly 2.5 million applications are for child support payments, reported Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko, on Thursday.
