Economy
It has been revealed when the digital euro could be launched in Europe
The European Central Bank is preparing the next phase of the digital euro’s development. As early as summer 2026, the regulator plans to introduce technical standards for integrating the CBDC into the payment system.
Big figures, old cases and a new spin: the Economic Security Bureau has been boasting about its predecessors’ achievements
The Economic Security Bureau has published a report on its performance in 2025 for the media and civil society. Unlike the report published in accordance with legal requirements, this document does not contain many performance indicators. Instead, it highlights the appointment of a new director as the Bureau’s key achievement.
Oil prices are soaring: Brent is heading for a record monthly rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Monday, with Brent heading for a record monthly gain after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, extending the US and Israeli war against Iran in the Middle East.
One litre less per 100 km: tips for drivers on how to really save on fuel
Rising fuel prices are prompting drivers to look for ways to save money, and some of these methods are right under their noses.
Oil companies are warning of a fuel shortage due to the war with Iran
Executives from leading energy companies have warned of serious risks to global oil and gas supplies. They believe that the consequences of a war with Iran are already extending beyond the region.
ЄС обговорює нові санкції проти портів, залучених до перевалки російської нафти
Зараз на порядку денному – 20-й санкційний пакет, який блокує Угорщина.
The US has allowed a Russian oil tanker to sail to Cuba
The US Coast Guard did not stop a ship carrying Russian oil, despite the previously announced blockade of Cuba. The tanker is already off the island’s coast.
Avoiding the threat: why ships from Odessa are taking the ‘long’ route to the Bosphorus
Full-scale direct shipping from Ukrainian ports remains blocked due to the constant risk of attacks from the Russian Federation. Despite the stable operation of the maritime corridor, civilian vessels are forced to use the territorial waters of neighbouring countries, which significantly lengthens the journey but ensures the safety of crews and cargo
A concrete shield for the energy sector: the government has allocated 22 billion to protect critical infrastructure
Ukraine is scaling up the construction of physical security measures for facilities that are vital to the country’s functioning. The budget has allocated 22.35 billion hryvnias for the implementation of over 600 strategic projects
The price of borscht is set to rise in April: experts have identified the foods whose prices will ‘skyrocket’
Despite a temporary drop in the price of some vegetables used in borscht in March, Ukrainians should brace themselves for another rise in fruit and vegetable prices as early as April.
The Lviv region leads the way in Ukraine in terms of the number of industrial parks and the development of green energy
The Lviv region is consolidating its status as an energy-self-sufficient and investment-attractive region. During a teleconference with the Office of the President, discussions focused on support for the agricultural sector, insurance against war risks, and the commissioning of new power generation capacity in 2026
How to set up an eSIM in Privat24: a step-by-step guide for customers of all mobile network operators
PrivatBank customers can now activate a digital SIM card from Ukraine’s leading mobile operators—Kyivstar, Vodafone and lifecell—directly within the mobile app. The service takes just a few minutes to set up and is indispensable if your physical SIM card is damaged or unavailable
