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Sector without gas: Why did Putin create an energy crisis in Transnistria?

Sector without gas: Why did Putin create an energy crisis in Transnistria?

Russia is driving the unrecognized Transnistria towards a humanitarian disaster. What are the possible solutions to this crisis, and what role could Ukraine play in it?
Why did Biden block Japan's acquisition of a key steel manufacturer?

Why did Biden block Japan's acquisition of a key steel manufacturer?

Joseph Biden has blocked the merger between Japan's Nippon Steel and American U.S. Steel, valued at $15 billion. Why did the U.S. president impose this veto, and what consequences will it have?
Why was financier Eric Naiman's project labeled a "scam"?

Why was financier Eric Naiman's project labeled a "scam"?

The stock market regulator has included Eric Naiman's Hug project in its list of fraudulent activities. What do the financier's posts on Facebook have to do with this?
They are unaffected by electronic warfare. Here's how Ukraine is ramping up drone production using fiber optics.

They are unaffected by electronic warfare. Here's how Ukraine is ramping up drone production using fiber optics.

Ukrainian military personnel previously believed that fiber-optic drones would not be necessary on the front lines. However, advancements in electronic warfare have prompted a shift in their perspective, leading to the production of tethered drones in Ukraine.
Crisis, yet stable. How is Ukraine's IT sector faring in the third year of the prolonged war?

Crisis, yet stable. How is Ukraine's IT sector faring in the third year of the prolonged war?

The information technology sector in Ukraine, once an appealing industry for employment, has now entered a phase of stagnation. Just how much has it declined?
From Chinese brain chips to a new collider: seven scientific breakthroughs awaiting humanity in 2025.

From Chinese brain chips to a new collider: seven scientific breakthroughs awaiting humanity in 2025.

From studies on dark matter to widespread testing of brain implants in China. What scientific and technological breakthroughs await humanity in 2025?
"Intergal-Bud": Achievements for 2024 and Future Development Strategy.

"Intergal-Bud": Achievements for 2024 and Future Development Strategy.

The year 2024 marked a period of growth and rapid development for the company "Intergal-Bud." The effective restructuring of business processes, taking into account the challenges posed by wartime, enabled the company to explore new opportunities and embark on the execution of ambitious new projects.
Nut-based sauces, pastes, and desserts: how a family of immigrants built a thriving business in Lviv region.

Nut-based sauces, pastes, and desserts: how a family of immigrants built a thriving business in Lviv region.

Residents of Mykolaiv have relocated to Lviv region and established a production line for products made from local walnuts. What grant programs have assisted them in growing their business?
Finally, it's official. Who will now lead the tax service, and what role does the President's Office play in this?

Finally, it's official. Who will now lead the tax service, and what role does the President's Office play in this?

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Ruslan Kravchenko as the new head of the tax service. What makes this decision significant, and what challenges will the new head of the State Tax Service have to face?
Higher insurance payouts, increased prices, and direct settlements: how the conditions for auto liability insurance will change in Ukraine.

Higher insurance payouts, increased prices, and direct settlements: how the conditions for auto liability insurance will change in Ukraine.

How will the conditions of mandatory auto insurance change in Ukraine, and by how much will "auto liability insurance" increase in price starting next year?
Food Market at Epicenter: What are Ukrainians buying?

Food Market at Epicenter: What are Ukrainians buying?

The food basket of Ukrainians has significantly changed during the war. There is an increased purchase of ready-to-eat products, and many are opting out of premium goods. However, they still indulge in expensive alcohol and chocolate.
Too powerful to be true. What can Google's Willow chip really do?

Too powerful to be true. What can Google's Willow chip really do?

Google has unveiled a chip for quantum computers that is trillions of times faster than conventional ones. Could this technology change the world?
Five remarkable stories of Ukrainian businesses that are captivating the world.

Five remarkable stories of Ukrainian businesses that are captivating the world.

Uzvar, modular homes, mushroom leather, cheese balls, and hazelnuts: remarkable businesses thriving during wartime.
Olympic Countdown: Will Italy be ready for the 2026 Games?

Olympic Countdown: Will Italy be ready for the 2026 Games?

There is just one year left until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, yet none of the sports or infrastructure facilities are ready for the games. How did this happen?
Christmas that transformed us: In Ukraine, Russian traditions are gradually fading away.

Christmas that transformed us: In Ukraine, Russian traditions are gradually fading away.

The EP investigated whether Ukrainians have switched to the new calendar and if they are now waiting less for Santa Claus.
Things aren't looking good. What state will Russia's economy be in as it enters 2025?

Things aren't looking good. What state will Russia's economy be in as it enters 2025?

A thousand days of Ukrainian resistance and Western sanctions have taken a toll on the Russian economy: military expenditures are soaring, while sanctions impose increasingly severe restrictions on international trade.
"Firstinka" is gone, long live rental! Here's what happened in the real estate market in 2024.

"Firstinka" is gone, long live rental! Here's what happened in the real estate market in 2024.

The demand for new constructions is at 20% of pre-war levels, while the demand for secondary housing stands at 70%. The rental market is in excellent condition. Here are the real estate market trends for 2024.
Macroeconomic landscape in 2025: key drivers and risks to watch out for.

Macroeconomic landscape in 2025: key drivers and risks to watch out for.

The year 2024 was filled with challenges and transformations. What can we expect for Ukrainian public finances in 2025?
Exchange rates, prices, taxes, and populism: what to anticipate for the economy in 2025.

Exchange rates, prices, taxes, and populism: what to anticipate for the economy in 2025.

How did the Ukrainian economy fare in 2024, and what can we expect for currency exchange rates, inflation, and GDP growth in 2025?
Taxes, transit of Russian gas, auto insurance, and the dissolution of the MSEC: what changes will take effect in Ukraine starting January 1st?

Taxes, transit of Russian gas, auto insurance, and the dissolution of the MSEC: what changes will take effect in Ukraine starting January 1st?

The EP has compiled the key new regulations that will come into effect on the first day of 2025.
New Year, new weaponry. What lies ahead for Ukraine's defense industry in 2025?

New Year, new weaponry. What lies ahead for Ukraine's defense industry in 2025?

Ukrainian weapon manufacturers possess the potential for significant production growth. How can this potential be realized?
"Ukrzaliznytsia is on the brink of default, while Butkevich has acquired the Aerok assets confiscated from the Russians."

"Ukrzaliznytsia is on the brink of default, while Butkevich has acquired the Aerok assets confiscated from the Russians."

Ukraine has updated its commitments regarding state banks and state enterprises under the IMF program. The supervisory board of "Energoatom" has yet to fully function. Fitch has reaffirmed Naftogaz's rating at "CC." Here are the key events in the lives of state-owned companies from December 15 to 22.
AI race, Trump's finances, and the transformation of warfare: the top business books of the year from the Financial Times.

AI race, Trump's finances, and the transformation of warfare: the top business books of the year from the Financial Times.

One of the world's most influential business publications, Financial Times, has been selecting the best business book of the year for the past 20 years. Which work triumphed this year?
The top 10 most exciting technological innovations: how 2024 has delighted humanity.

The top 10 most exciting technological innovations: how 2024 has delighted humanity.

Exoskeletons for the body, flying taxis over water, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence: what innovations surprised us in 2024?
Everything is lost. How Russian hackers breached Ukrainian registries.

Everything is lost. How Russian hackers breached Ukrainian registries.

On December 19, one of the largest cyberattacks in Russia targeted Ukrainian state registries. What are its implications?
"Terror on Wings": How Russia is losing the "pride" of its civil aviation.

"Terror on Wings": How Russia is losing the "pride" of its civil aviation.

Why was the Sukhoi Superjet 100 almost destined for failure from the start, and how much longer will these aircraft continue to be in service?
Ukrainians are bypassing NBU currency restrictions with assistance from the U.S. government. Here's the regulator's response.

Ukrainians are bypassing NBU currency restrictions with assistance from the U.S. government. Here's the regulator's response.

The ingenuity of Ukrainian companies becomes evident as government restrictions tighten. How have Ukrainians once again outsmarted the National Bank of Ukraine?
Electricity will be cut off differently now. What should you know about the changes in power outage schedules?

Electricity will be cut off differently now. What should you know about the changes in power outage schedules?

Starting December 16, new regulations regarding the implementation of power outage schedules for the public came into effect in Ukraine. What are their essence and purpose?
Deputies, entrepreneurs, local "princes." Who profits from prison lands?

Deputies, entrepreneurs, local "princes." Who profits from prison lands?

Criminal leaders, lawmakers, and "feudal lords" are profiting tens of millions of hryvnias from the lands of the state penitentiary system. How are these deals structured?