Sustainability

Water supply systems for nearly 30,000 residents are nearing completion in the Dnipropetrovsk region

In the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the construction of new water supply and wastewater systems is entering its final stage. Once the facilities are put into operation, nearly 30,000 residents of 49 communities — who lost a reliable water source following the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2023 — will receive a stable water supply.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Reconstruction

The Ministry of Energy Proposes Transferring the Property of Liquidated Mines to Local Communities to Attract Investors

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has prepared a draft law that would allow the transfer, free of charge, of the surface property of coal and uranium mines currently in the process of liquidation from state to municipal ownership. The initiative aims to create conditions for attracting businesses and transforming former mines into new industrial sites.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Reconstruction

Kalush Plans to Build Modern Wastewater Treatment Facilities with Funding from a Private Investor

In Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a project for new wastewater treatment facilities is being developed. A modular solution has been proposed for the community, which is expected to reduce construction time and costs, and a private investor plans to provide the funding.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Ukraine to Create an Interactive Energy Independence Map

Ukraine will create an interactive Energy Independence Map that will show the readiness of residential buildings for emergency power outages and the heating season. The platform will also include information on energy efficiency programs, compensation, and grant opportunities.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Reconstruction

In August, units of the Ministry of Defense cleared nearly 1,000 hectares of liberated territory

In August 2026, units of the Ministry of Defense cleared 999 hectares of liberated territories, as well as dozens of kilometers of roads and railways. Demining remains a key prerequisite for the safe recovery of communities, the restoration of transportation infrastructure, and the return of land to productive use.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Economy

Businesses Downgraded Their Assessments of Economic Activity Due to Attacks on Logistics — NBU

In August 2026, Ukrainian businesses downgraded their assessments of business activity: the NBU index fell to 48.3 points. Company sentiment is being affected by attacks on logistics and warehouses, high costs, labor shortages, and export problems.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Events

Art as an Investment: “Legends of the Carpathians” and the Future Gallery at PÓTAY Were Presented in Lviv

In Lviv, as part of the Lviv Invest Forum 2026, the art project “Legends of the Carpathians” and the concept for a future gallery at PÓTAY were presented. Participants in the discussion spoke about art as an investment that shapes a space’s identity and enhances the long-term value of development projects.

Svitlana Bondarenko 3 min read

Life

Revenue at Ukraine’s Largest Theaters Rose 16% Over the Season

The combined revenue of Ukraine’s nine largest theaters for the 2025–2026 season rose by 16% and approached 1 billion hryvnia. The Kyiv National Academic Operetta Theater and the Ivan Franko Theater led the pack in terms of revenue.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Pilot Project by the State Tax Service and Local Communities Increases Tourism Tax by 60%

A pilot project by the State Tax Service and local communities showed a 60% increase in reported tourism tax revenue. The initiative is intended to boost local budget revenues, improve administration, and help bring the tourism sector out of the shadows

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read