10:41, 03 Mar
The EU is exploring ways to assist Ukraine in finding alternatives to Musk's Starlink.
The European Commission is exploring ways to assist Ukraine in securing satellite communication amid reports that billionaire Elon Musk may cut off Ukraine's access to the Starlink network.
07:47, 03 Mar
The first private probe designed to study asteroids is exhibiting unusual behavior in space (photo).
The company AstroForge is working to address the issues with the Odin spacecraft before it's too late.
07:45, 03 Mar
We won't see it again for another 600,000 years: the final photo of the main comet of 2025 has been released (image included).
The brightest comet of the year, named C/2024 G3, is currently moving away from the Sun and heading towards the edge of the Solar System.
07:45, 03 Mar
15 million years ago, sea levels on Earth plummeted. Where did all that water go?
Researchers have discovered a highly unusual period in the Earth's past.
07:36, 01 Mar
The Kyiv-based Rosinka plant has been restored for $2 million and is set to commence operations in May 2025.
Former Kyiv City Council deputy Vyacheslav Suprunenko has invested $2 million in the bankrupt "Kyiv Rosinka Plant," which he acquired in 2023. The plant is set to resume operations in May 2025, according to Forbes Ukraine.
07:36, 01 Mar
The Finance Ministry will not continue the transition to implement new requirements for fiscal receipts, despite calls from the business sector.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has announced that starting March 1, 2025, new requirements for the format and content of fiscal receipts will be implemented. They also stated that the transitional period will not be extended, despite requests from the business community.
07:36, 01 Mar
Starting April 1, a coefficient of 1.1 will be applied to the minimum excise tax obligation for cigarettes.
From April 1 to December 31, 2025, cigarette manufacturers and importers must apply a coefficient of 1.1 to the minimum excise tax obligation, as reported by the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
07:36, 01 Mar
In February, grain exports lagged 2 million tons behind last year's figures, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.
As of February 28, 2024, Ukraine has exported 28.853 million tons of grains and legumes since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year (July 2024 - June 2025). Of this total, 3.162 million tons were shipped in this month, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, referencing data from the State Customs Service.
07:36, 01 Mar
In the past year, over 50,000 businesses and entrepreneurs received government support through the "Made in Ukraine" program, according to Shmyhal.
In the past year, under the government program "Made in Ukraine," more than 50,000 businesses and entrepreneurs have received state support, announced Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
07:36, 01 Mar
Gas reserves in underground storage facilities hit a historic low by the end of February, according to the former energy minister.
According to former Energy Minister Olga Buslavets, the extremely low natural gas reserves in Ukraine's underground storage facilities, currently at 6.3 billion cubic meters—an all-time low for the end of February—combined with the severe condition of many infrastructure assets following shelling, pose significant challenges in preparing for the upcoming autumn-winter season of 2025/26.
07:36, 01 Mar
Ukraine and the IMF have reached an agreement on the seventh review of the EFF program, according to Shmyhal.
Ukraine and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, with a total amount of approximately $15.5 billion, announced Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Friday.
07:36, 01 Mar
The IMF has revised its GDP growth forecast for Ukraine in 2025 down by 0.5 percentage points, now predicting a growth rate of 2-3%.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth forecast for Ukraine's economy in 2025 downward, reducing it by 0.5 percentage points from the previous estimate to a range of 2-3%. This information was announced in a press release following the mission's completion of the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
07:36, 01 Mar
Italy will contribute €13 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine.
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa, signed an agreement to contribute EUR 13 million to the Fund for Supporting Ukraine's Energy Sector in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Roman Andarak, as reported by the Ministry of Energy on Friday evening.
10:41, 28 Feb
France has once again criticized Azerbaijan for "destabilizing" French New Caledonia.
The French government has once again criticized Azerbaijan's "destabilizing policy" towards the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, particularly its support for calls for independence.
07:45, 28 Feb
What the far side of the Moon looks like up close: the private module Blue Ghost has revealed this in a video.
The American landing module is set to make history this coming Sunday.
07:44, 28 Feb
After a millennium of gold processing, archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old complex in Egypt. (See photos)
Near a gold mining site in Egypt, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient complex that was used for gold processing 3,000 years ago. Researchers note that this site operated for at least 1,000 years.
07:43, 28 Feb
Humans have postponed the ice age on Earth, which was expected to occur in 11,000 years.
Researchers claim that humanity has interfered with one of the largest systems on our planet.
07:43, 28 Feb
Scientists have discovered the oldest shrub in Earth's history, believed to be 1,647 years old.
Researchers examined the annual rings of the plant, indicating that the discovered juniper bush is the oldest in the world.
07:43, 28 Feb
Second attempt to make history: a private lunar module has sent back images of Earth from space (photos).
The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines is currently on a successful trajectory towards the Moon, aiming for a soft landing.
07:36, 28 Feb
The EBRD has downgraded its growth forecast for Ukraine's economy in 2025 from 4.7% to 3.5%.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised its economic growth forecast for Ukraine in 2025 down to 3.5%, compared to its previous expectation of 4.7% in September of last year. For the upcoming year, the bank anticipates an acceleration in growth to 5.0%, contingent upon the cessation of hostilities within this year.
07:36, 28 Feb
Ukraine's accession to the EU could happen before 2030, with the agricultural sector facing the toughest challenges, according to the EU ambassador.
The process of Ukraine's integration into the European Union will be challenging due to the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which poses certain risks for European farmers. Following a series of protests, the issue will be resolved, and Ukraine is expected to join the EU before 2030, according to EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Maternova.
07:36, 28 Feb
Oschadbank and "EKU" have partnered to launch a joint program aimed at advancing energy development in local communities.
Oschadbank and the state energy trader "Energy Company of Ukraine" (ECU) have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at streamlining the process and enhancing the conditions for financing new energy projects within the territorial communities of Ukraine.
07:36, 28 Feb
Over three years of conflict, ArcelorMittal has provided $1 billion in support to its Kryvyi Rih steel plant, according to the CEO.
Over the past three years, ArcelorMittal has provided financial support of $1 billion to its facility, the Kryvorizhstal Mining and Metallurgical Plant, part of PAO "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" (AMKR, Dnipropetrovsk region), as reported by AMKR's General Director, Mauro Longobardo.
07:36, 28 Feb
Ukraine and the EU are exploring three scenarios for agricultural trade policy following the conclusion of the ATM.
The Ukrainian government and experts are evaluating three potential scenarios for the continuation of trade policies following the expiration of autonomous trade measures (ATM) regarding the import of Ukrainian agricultural products into the European Union on June 5, as stated by Oleksandr Haiduk, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on agrarian and land policy.
07:36, 28 Feb
In 2024, Zaporizhstal allocated 938 million UAH for capacity support, with plans to invest up to 1.1 billion UAH in 2025.
In 2024, the Zaporizhstal Metallurgical Plant allocated 938 million UAH for the maintenance of its production capacities, with plans to increase investments to 1.1 billion UAH in 2025.
07:36, 28 Feb
On the last day of winter, power restrictions for industrial consumers are set for nearly half a day, according to "Ukrenergo."
On Friday, NEC "Ukrenergo" will implement power restrictions for industries and businesses from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
07:36, 28 Feb
In the next 15 years, Ukraine aims to return to pre-war electricity consumption levels, but the energy mix will undergo significant changes, according to "Ukrenergo."
The National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" anticipates an annual increase in electricity consumption of approximately 2% in the post-war period, aiming to return to pre-war levels within 15 years, albeit with a different energy mix. This was reported by Vitaliy Zaychenko, the director of the Unified Energy System of Ukraine and a member of the company's board.
07:36, 28 Feb
Demand for commercial spaces in residential complexes is increasing, according to experts.
The demand for commercial spaces in residential complexes is on the rise, with rental rates nearly returning to pre-war levels, according to Anna Laevskaya, the commercial director of "Intergal-Bud," in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
07:36, 28 Feb
Global debt reached a record $318 trillion in 2024, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
The global debt, which encompasses the obligations of governments, households, and both financial and non-financial companies, rose by $7.2 trillion in 2024, reaching a record high of $318.4 trillion, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
07:36, 28 Feb
The share of grain and oil in Kernel's export structure to the EU has doubled due to the loss of the Chinese market.
"Kernel," one of the largest agricultural holdings in Ukraine, exported 6 million tons of grain during the 2023/24 marketing year (from July 2023 to June 2024), down from 8 million tons before the war. However, it exported 1.4 million tons of oil, slightly exceeding pre-war figures. The company had to significantly adjust its export geography, reported Ekaterina Spivakova, the Director of Government Relations at Kernel.
