Category Archives: Ukraine

Press Releases & News from Ukraine distributed via EuropaWire

Eurojust Coordinates Crackdown on International Online Fraud Network

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust, at the request of Swiss authorities, has organized a series of actions against an online fraud network operating in multiple EU Member States, Georgia, and Ukraine. The investigation into this investment scam began in October 2019, revealing … Read the full press release

Edelvika: From Filter Bags to Fashion – Ukrainian Clothing Manufacturer’s Path to Success Amid Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Edelvika, a Ukrainian clothing and textile manufacturer, has undergone a remarkable transformation from primarily producing filter bags to focusing on fashion-related products, particularly traditional embroidered blouses called vyshyvanka. Despite the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine, the … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves €3 Billion Investment Target to Support Ukraine Amidst Russian Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has successfully met its goal of deploying €3 billion in financing to Ukraine’s real economy in 2022-23 to mitigate the effects of the ongoing conflict with Russia. The investment focuses … Read the full press release

Multilateral Development Banks Collaborate to Simplify Procurement for Ukraine’s Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) Four multilateral development banks, including the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank, have agreed to harmonize their procurement practices for public … Read the full press release

Empowering Ukraine’s Youth: DHL and SOS Children’s Villages Forge New Partnership

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group and SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine have entered into a partnership to support young people facing socio-economic challenges due to poverty, conflict, or displacement. The GoTeach program, initiated by DHL, aims to empower youth by providing early … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and Ukrainian Railways Test New TransFER Route for Intermodal Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in partnership with Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has launched the TransFER Vienna-Kyiv route, connecting Ukraine to RCG’s intermodal network, TransNET. The inaugural test train successfully transported non-craneable semi-trailers carrying building materials from Kyiv to … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Strengthens Ties with Ukraine Through Educational Leadership Program

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has solidified its connections with Ukraine by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ukrainian Leadership Academy and Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science. This agreement, signed by Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of the … Read the full press release

EIB and UN Agencies Team Up to Drive Climate and Social Projects Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and five United Nations (UN) institutions have signed an agreement to enhance their collaboration on projects aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This agreement allows the EIB to directly finance technical assistance and … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Supplies Ukraine with Advanced Mobile Field Hospital Worth €9 Million

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has fulfilled its contract to provide Ukraine with a cutting-edge mobile field hospital, following an agreement with the German Ministry of Defence in September 2022. Valued at approximately €9 million, this state-of-the-art hospital consists of 32 beds, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Supply 40 Additional Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) The German government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver an additional 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine. The order, placed in August 2023, is valued at a high double-digit million-euro sum. Rheinmetall is actively refurbishing … Read the full press release

Ukrainian Siblings Transform Family Yeast Business into Global Success Story

(IN BRIEF) Ukrainian siblings, Olena and Rostyslav Vovk, have transformed their family business, Enzym Group, from a Soviet-era yeast plant into a modern, diversified company. Enzym Group is now a market leader in the yeast industry and produces yeast food … Read the full press release

Egis Oversees Capital Repair of Bridge Crossings in Eastern Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Egis experts are playing a crucial role in supervising the technical aspects of capital repairs for several bridge crossings in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. One of the severely affected bridges across the Desna River … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Partners with Blau-Gelben Kreuz to Aid Children in Chernivtsi, Ukraine with €20,000 Donation

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG, a global corporation from Düsseldorf, has pledged €20,000 to aid displaced families and children in Chernivtsi, a partner city of Düsseldorf. The donation will be channeled through the German NGO, Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V. … Read the full press release

Improved Cross-Border Connections: European Commission and EIB Advocate European Track Gauge Implementation

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) suggests that implementing the European track gauge on lines to Lviv and Chișinău would be a crucial first step in enhancing connections between Poland and … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Dnipro City with €25 Million Loan for Essential Services Amid Refugee Influx

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €25 million loan to Dnipro City in Ukraine to support the continuous provision of vital municipal services. Dnipro, Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, has experienced an influx of refugees … Read the full press release

EBRD and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Strengthen Collaboration on Gender Equality and Small Business Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth have announced an expansion of their collaboration on gender equality, small business support, and digital transformation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the organizations … Read the full press release

Ukrainian Railways Secures €200 Million Loan from EBRD for Cross-Border Rail Enhancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €200 million loan to Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsya or UZ) to upgrade railway connections with the European Union. This loan aims to improve cross-border capacity and enhance railway … Read the full press release

Почему интерактивная «Карта мира» собрала ключевые антивоенные сообщества россиян по всему миру и становится для них важнейшим инструментом

«Карта мира» — это онлайн-платформа, которая помогает русскоязычным антивоенным активистам, объединяя их инициативы в одном месте, что усиливает организационные возможности глобального движения Сейчас на платформе зарегистрировано 144 инициатив и их число быстро растет. Организаторы проекта убеждены, что влияние антивоенной русской … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Grants €6.7 Million to Support Ukrainian Railways Amidst War

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €6.7 million EU grant agreement with JSC Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) to support the railway company during Russia’s war against Ukraine. The grant will address the immediate needs of Ukrzaliznytsia as … Read the full press release

Online Organizing Platform “Map of Peace” Emerges as Key Tool for Diaspora Activists

Map of Peace is an online platform that helps Russian-speaking anti-war activists by serving as a centralized hub for all their initiatives, maximizing the organizing capabilities of the massive global community The platform currently hosts 144 such initiatives and is … Read the full press release

G7 DFIs and EBRD Collaborate to Establish Ukraine Investment Platform for Reconstruction Efforts

(IN BRIEF) G7 Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have announced the establishment of the Ukraine Investment Platform. This collaborative effort aims to support Ukraine’s reconstruction needs following the conflict. The platform will … Read the full press release

Italy Joins Donor Efforts with €10 Million Grants to Boost EBRD Operations in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Italy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have teamed up to support Ukraine and its people during the ongoing conflict. Italy has pledged grants worth up to €10 million to support the EBRD’s operations in … Read the full press release

EBWE startet Initiative zur Unterstützung der wirtschaftlichen Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge in Kroatien

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat in Kroatien ein technisches Kooperationsprojekt mit dem Ziel gestartet, die wirtschaftliche Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge, insbesondere Frauen, im Land zu unterstützen. Die Initiative, in Partnerschaft mit dem SVOJA-Verein und der … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Initiative to Support Economic Integration of Ukrainian Refugees in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a technical cooperation project in Croatia with the aim of supporting the economic integration of Ukrainian refugees, particularly women, in the country. The initiative, in partnership with the … Read the full press release

Cersanit sichert sich von der EBRD ein Darlehen in Höhe von 42 Millionen Euro, um in polnische und ukrainische Betriebe zu investieren

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBRD) stellt Cersanit SA, einem führenden polnischen Hersteller von Keramikfliesen und Badezimmerausstattung mit einer bedeutenden Präsenz in der Ukraine, eine langfristige Finanzierung in Höhe von 42 Millionen Euro zur Verfügung. Die … Read the full press release

Cersanit secures €42m loan from EBRD to invest in Polish and Ukrainian operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing €42 million in long-term funding to Cersanit SA, a leading Polish ceramic tile and bathroom equipment manufacturer with a significant presence in Ukraine. The financing will enable Cersanit … Read the full press release

Die EIB startet die „EU for Ukraine Initiative“ zur Unterstützung der Wiederaufbau- und Wiederaufbaubemühungen

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) hat die „Initiative EU für die Ukraine“ ins Leben gerufen, um die Wiederaufbau- und Wiederaufbaubemühungen in der Ukraine nach der massiven russischen Invasion im Jahr 2022 zu unterstützen. Die Initiative umfasst die Einrichtung eines … Read the full press release

EIB launches “EU for Ukraine Initiative” to support reconstruction and recovery efforts

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched the “EU for Ukraine Initiative” to support reconstruction and recovery efforts in Ukraine, following the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. The initiative includes the establishment of a Trust Fund to enable … Read the full press release

Bayer ribadisce l’impegno in Ucraina con un investimento di 60 milioni di euro nella produzione di semi di mais

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Bayer, la società di scienze della vita, ha annunciato un investimento di 60 milioni di euro nel suo impianto di produzione di semi di mais a Pochuiky, in Ucraina, per rafforzare la sua attività di Crop Science … Read the full press release

Bayer reaffirms commitment to Ukraine with €60 million investment in corn seed production

(IN BRIEF) Bayer, the life sciences company, has announced a €60 million investment in its corn seed production facility in Pochuiky, Ukraine, to strengthen its Crop Science business and contribute to rebuilding the economy of the country. The investment includes … Read the full press release

Unilever montre son engagement à long terme envers l’Ukraine avec un investissement de 20 millions d’euros

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Unilever a annoncé son intention d’investir 20 millions d’euros dans une nouvelle usine de fabrication de produits de soins personnels dans la région de Kiev en Ukraine. L’usine devrait ouvrir ses portes en 2024 et créera une … Read the full press release

Unilever shows long-term commitment to Ukraine with €20m investment

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced plans to invest €20m in a new personal care product manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region of Ukraine. The factory is set to open in 2024 and will create around 100 jobs, primarily manufacturing personal … Read the full press release

ONG AVSI e Intesa Sanpaolo collaborano per sostenere i rifugiati ucraini in Polonia

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) L’organizzazione non governativa AVSI, in collaborazione con AVSI Polska e con il sostegno di Intesa Sanpaolo, ha formato e collocato con successo 150 donne ucraine in posizioni permanenti nel mercato del lavoro polacco, un anno dopo lo … Read the full press release

NGO AVSI and Intesa Sanpaolo Partner to Support Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Non-governmental organization AVSI, in partnership with AVSI Polska and supported by Intesa Sanpaolo, has successfully trained and placed 150 Ukrainian women in permanent positions on the Polish job market, a year after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. … Read the full press release

One Year Since the Invasion: New Series Highlights Everyday People Transformed by War into Heroes

Marketing agency bets on “heartbreaking, inspiring” campaign and offers €10,000 funding awards, and marketing support to galvanize fight for Ukrainian sovereignty (IN BRIEF) Digital marketing agency Renaissance3 launched a new campaign called “24 for 24” featuring 24 change makers, one … Read the full press release

EU finanziert große Wohnrauminitiative für Binnenvertriebene in der Westukraine mit Sweco an der Spitze

(IN KÜRZE) Sweco wurde ausgewählt, die Beschaffung zu leiten und den Bau von Wohnungen in sechs Städten in der Westukraine zu unterstützen, um den Bedürfnissen von Binnenvertriebenen gerecht zu werden. Das von der EU geförderte Projekt zielt auf die Bereitstellung … Read the full press release

EU Finances Major Housing Initiative for IDPs in Western Ukraine with Sweco at the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been selected to lead procurement and support construction of housing in six cities in western Ukraine to help meet the needs of internally displaced people. The project, funded by the EU, aims to provide housing, heating, … Read the full press release

Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers AG extend their aid campaign in support of Ukraine

More than €12 million for aid projects and humanitarian organizations to date Siemens continues to match all employee donations to Siemens Caring Hands e.V. More than 60 aid projects implemented by different organizations Focus on support for improving access to … Read the full press release

Siemens AG et Siemens Healthineers AG prolongent leur campagne d’aide en faveur de l’Ukraine

Plus de 12 millions d’euros pour des projets d’aide et des organisations humanitaires à ce jour Siemens continue de faire correspondre tous les dons des employés à Siemens Caring Hands e.V. Plus de 60 projets d’aide mis en œuvre par … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to deliver 26 high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 22-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced the delivery of 26 high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine. The brand new HX 8×8 logistic … Read the full press release