Economy
The EU and Australia have agreed on a free trade deal
The European Union and Australia have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement following several years of negotiations. The agreement provides for a significant reduction in tariffs and greater market access.
The escalation in the Middle East has triggered a rush to buy aluminium
Car manufacturers are concerned about an aluminium shortage due to supply disruptions and are even considering resuming purchases from Russia.
Deripaska’s plant in Ireland supplies Russia with alumina for weapons production — The Guardian
Aughinish Alumina, a leading Irish aluminium refinery, may supply Russian manufacturers with alumina used in the production of weapons.
Elon Musk has announced plans to build the world’s largest chip manufacturing plant
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the creation of the world’s largest chip manufacturing facility. The project could cost over $20 billion.
Fuel prices on 24 March: how much petrol, diesel and LPG cost at petrol stations
As of 24 March 2026, Ukraine’s largest petrol station chains have updated their fuel prices. The average price of A-95 petrol at major petrol stations has remained virtually unchanged at around 73.01 UAH per litre. Meanwhile, the price of diesel has risen slightly to approximately 85.19 UAH per litre.
Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and other automotive giants are cutting back on electric car production: what is the reason?
Major car manufacturers are planning to cut back on the production of electric vehicles, whilst continuing to produce hybrid and petrol-powered cars.
Mozambique is ready to supply gas to Ukraine, but there is a catch
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held talks with the President of Mozambique, Daniel Shapu. The discussions focused on gas supplies to Ukraine and countering security challenges.
The EBRD and the EU are set to provide Kyiv with over €22 million for cogeneration and a new district heating plan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved an emergency grant of €20 million for Kyiv to install containerised cogeneration units, whilst the European Union will provide an additional €2.07 million in technical assistance to modernise the capital’s heating system. The new capacity is intended to support the city’s infrastructure during blackouts and form part of preparations for the winter of 2026–2027.
Norway will allocate €8 million for investment projects in Ukraine
The Norwegian government is to allocate 93 million Norwegian kroner, or around 8 million euros, to support Ukrainian and Norwegian companies implementing pilot projects in Ukraine. Funding will be provided to businesses in the renewable energy and pharmaceutical supply sectors.
The government has extended payments to internally displaced persons and expanded support for children: what has changed
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded support for internally displaced persons and amended the rules governing the provision of living allowances. The most vulnerable groups of displaced persons will be able to receive payments for a further six months, whilst a separate procedure for granting assistance has been introduced for children among internally displaced persons, regardless of their family’s income.
The cost of the war with Iran exceeds $1.3 million per minute
The first few days of the war with Iran have cost the US billions of dollars. The total cost could exceed one trillion.
Росія насправді заробляє менше після зняття санкцій з її нафти – Бессент
Міністр фінансів США Скотт Бессент заявив, що росія насправді заробляє менше від продажу власної нафти без санкцій США.
