On February 5, Law 2881-IX entered into force in Ukraine, which provides for special conditions for the export of certain types of agricultural products. Its purpose is the timely return to Ukraine of foreign exchange earnings from the export of agricultural products. The norms of the law will be implemented in a month from the date of its publication.
This document stipulates that during the period of martial law:
Read MoreAt an online meeting, representatives of the State Production and Consumer Service and the Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan discussed changes in the Azerbaijani legislation on the import of food products and forage, including materials and products in contact with food products, effective from February 1.
Read MoreBy the end of 2023 Ukraine plans to sign an agreement on the Access of Ukrainian goods to the EU market (ACAA). This means that all industrial production will work according to EU rules, and therefore it will be profitable for European business to locate production for the EU market on the territory of Ukraine.
Read MoreDuring January-October 2022, 63% of Ukrainian export were directed to EU countries, the vast majority of them to the central and eastern regions. Growth occurred through increased export to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe - Poland and Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria.
At the same time, export to the countries of Western Europe fell significantly, in particular, to Germany by 20%, the Netherlands by 26%, and Italy by 52%.
Read MoreDuring the meeting on November 25, the Government decided to ban the export of fuel timber. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
"This will contribute to its accumulation in Ukraine. After all, in many communities, especially those near the frontline, timber is currently the main resource for heating. Russia's attacks on the energy system only increase its strategic importance,"- the head of the Government emphasized.
Read MoreDeputies of the European Parliament ratified the Agreement on freight transportation by road. After the approval of the document by the European Parliament, the European Council must ratify the Agreement.
The agreement came into force even before the end of the ratification procedures - after signing in Lyon in June 2022. It cancels the need for Ukrainian carriers to obtain permits for bilateral and transit transportation through the EU.
Read MorePurchases by the state and territorial communities of equipment necessary for restoring and ensuring stable operation of the power system will not be subject to the requirements of the law "On Public Procurement" on localization. This is stated in CMU Resolution No. 1261.
Read MoreUkraine made an unprecedented decision - to send part of the harvested wheat, which was going for export, for those African countries, where children and adults have already nothing to eat. Under the auspices of the President of Ukraine V. Zelensky and under the coordination of the Head of Office of the President A. Yermak, the humanitarian program "Grain from Ukraine" begins its work, which will be implemented in partnership with the World Food Program.
Read MoreIn 2022, for the first time of 34 years of existence, Ukrainian cheese producers participated and received awards at the World Cheese Awards international competition.
At this year's competition, 39 kinds of cheeses from Ukraine were presented, 13 of them received awards. One cheese received the highest honor - the Super Gold award and was included into the hundred best cheeses in the world according to the World Cheese Awards.
Read MoreThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted an order on amendments to the Agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Poland on increasing the amount of concessional loans for the implementation of investment projects.
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