In 2024, Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines increased passenger traffic by 61.6% compared to 2023, carrying 2.5 million passengers last year, its press service said on Monday.
The number of flights operated by SkyUp Airlines in 2024 also increased by 60.7% to 16,927. The number of routes increased from 664 in 2023 to 851 in 2024, the company said in a Facebook post.
It is noted that in 2024, SkyUp Airlines received a SAFA rating of 0.16, one of the best in European aviation. This rating is a safety indicator and is associated with the SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) program, which is conducted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and national aviation authorities in Europe.
In addition, the airline has passed the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) audit, an international audit program developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to assess the operational safety of airlines.
Among other things, it was noted that the air carrier has implemented AMOS (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Operating System), a leading integrated management system for aircraft maintenance and repair. With its help, the company was able to improve resource management and stability of operations. In the future, the company expects to reduce spare parts costs and minimize aircraft downtime.
Earlier it was reported that from April 2025, SkyUp Airlines will start operating regular flights from Chisinau (Moldova) to the most popular destinations in Ukraine: France, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Cyprus.
In 2023, SkyUp increased passenger traffic by 24% to 1.546 million.
Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine in 2024 are estimated at more than UAH 125 billion, up 18% year-on-year, according to Ukravtoprom’s telegram channel.
According to Ukravtoprom, the initial registrations of new passenger cars in Ukraine last year increased by 14% to 69.6 thousand units, and according to Auto-Consulting, their sales increased by 9.8% to 71.3 thousand units.
“Ukravtoprom informs that about half of the amount spent on the purchase of new cars was spent on five car brands, with the leader being Japanese Toyota – UAH 18.3 billion.
BMW came in second with UAH 16 billion, Mercedes-Benz took third place with UAH 9.7 billion, Volkswagen was fourth with UAH 9.2 billion, and Renault rounded out the top five with UAH 6.4 billion.
Audi, Skoda, Lexus, Land Rover, and Porsche are also among the top ten brands of new cars that Ukrainians have spared no expense.
As reported, according to Ukravtoprom, the top five registrations in quantitative terms were Toyota (10.73 thousand), Renault (7.27 thousand), Skoda (5.03 thousand), Volkswagen (4.9 thousand), and BMW (4.83 thousand). At the same time, Mercedes-Benz did not make it into the top ten, and in December 2024 it ranked 12th in terms of the number of cars sold.
In 2024, Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works of Zaporizhzhia launched the production of six new types of sheet and coil products, which are in demand in the construction industry, railcar building, and hardware segment.
According to the company’s press release on Monday, over the past year, about 14 thousand tons of new products were shipped to consumers from Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia and the domestic market.
“Ukrainian steelmakers are working despite the following: lack of workers; energy supply constraints; underutilization of production capacities; and the logistics crisis. In these realities, we are not just producing steel products – we are competing and fighting for customers, and in response to customer requests, we are developing new product mixes. In 2024, Zaporizhstal shipped 14 thousand tons of new product mixes to its customers. And the work on replenishing the product portfolio continues: we are currently working on the development of three more new types of products,” said Taras Shevchenko, Acting CEO of the steel plant.
At the same time, the press release clarified that in 2024, Zaporizhstal will launch four products in the cold-rolled segment. In particular, the S250GD coil, which is used for further galvanizing and other coatings, and then for the manufacture of lightweight steel thin-walled structures.
The press release also specified that in 2024, Zaporizhstal will launch four products in the cold-rolled segment. In particular, the S250GD coil, which is used for further galvanizing and other coatings, and then for the manufacture of lightweight steel thin-walled structures. The new products also include S215G rolled steel, which is used to manufacture open and welded metal profiles, sheets and other building structures.
Zaporizhstal’s metallurgists have also mastered the technology for producing DC01 coils with a thickness of 2.5 mm and cold-rolled plates with a thickness of 2.1-2.5 mm. These types of rolled products are used in conditions where the precision of product geometry and ease of forming with a sufficient level of mechanical strength are important.
In addition, in 2024, Zaporizhstal started production of two types of hot-rolled steel. These are coils and sheets of S355JR/S355J2 grades with a thickness of 2.75-2.79 mm, which are used in the production of electric-welded pipes and profiles, and a sheet with a size of 5.0×1500×6000 mm made of 09G2/09G2S steel for the manufacture of railway structural elements.
In total, in 2024, Metinvest Group’s Ukrainian steelmaking enterprises mastered the production of 20 new types of steel products in response to market demand.
“Zaporizhstal is one of the largest industrial enterprises in Ukraine, whose products are in great demand among consumers both in the domestic market and in many countries around the world.
“Zaporizhstal is in the process of being integrated into Metinvest Group.
On 13 February, the largest conference for Ukrainian entrepreneurs on entering foreign markets, finding partners, step-by-step strategies and tactical solutions – Mind Export Summit 2025 – will take place in Kiyv for two days.
Top 5 reasons why you should visit MES-2025:
All these (and other) questions will be answered, as the topics of the Mind Export Summit 2025 panel discussions are as follows:
Among the speakers:
Visitors will also be able to learn about the cases of Ukrainian companies already operating in foreign markets and even try their products at the Exporters’ Fair, which will be part of the Summit. Among the companies: vegan products Wanted Vegan, furniture company Tivoli, law firm Mitra, crispy cheese balls snEco, and signature herbal teas Zhygun Herbs.
Those who are already determined to conquer foreign markets will have the opportunity to take part in the Business Simulation ‘Entering Export Markets’ on the second day of the Summit, where participants will simulate the process of expanding abroad and work out possible problems.
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The Netherlands, which has traditionally attracted migrants from all over the world, continues to show a steady increase in the number of foreigners on its territory. This growth is driven by both the country’s economic potential and a well-developed social security system. Let’s look at the main groups of migrants, their role in the economy, and demographic trends related to migration.
As of the beginning of 2025, the population of the Netherlands is about 18 million people. According to official data, about 25% of the country’s population is of migrant origin (including the first and second generation of migrants). In recent years, direct population growth due to migration has consistently exceeded 100 thousand people annually.
Several groups can be distinguished in the structure of migrants.
Migrants from the European Union
The largest share of migrants is made up of citizens of EU countries, in particular Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. Polish migrants, whose number exceeds 200,000, occupy leading positions, especially in agriculture, construction, and logistics.
Middle East and Africa
Migrants from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and North Africa make up a significant group. Many of them came to the Netherlands as refugees. The number of Syrians in the country is estimated at almost 100 thousand people. The main focus is on their integration through vocational training and language learning programs.
Migrants from Turkey and Morocco
Traditional migration communities in the Netherlands include Turks and Moroccans, many of whom moved in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, they number around 400 thousand people (each group) and play an important role in small businesses and services.
South Asia
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of migrants from India and Pakistan, who work mainly in the IT sector and other highly skilled industries. The number of Indians has exceeded 50,000, and this group demonstrates significant potential for the country’s economic growth.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Former colonies of the Netherlands, such as Suriname, Curacao and Aruba, have had a strong historical influence on migration flows. Citizens of these territories have easier access to the country, making them a significant group.
Ukrainians
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the number of Ukrainian migrants has increased dramatically. As of the end of 2024, there are, according to various estimates, 70 to 100 thousand Ukrainian citizens in the Netherlands. They are actively engaged in agriculture, healthcare, and logistics.
Over the past ten years, the population of the Netherlands has grown by almost 1.2 million people. The main factor behind this growth is migration. While in the early 2010s, population growth was driven by both natural increase and migration, in recent years the contribution of migrants has become dominant. Significant changes in the structure of the population are also observed by age categories. Migrants from youth groups (18-35 years old) significantly reduce the problem of aging of the nation, which is acute for many European countries. Migrants play an important role in such industries as:
By 2030, experts predict a further increase in the number of migrants, due to both the ongoing inflow of labor migrants and global challenges such as climate change and international conflicts. The Netherlands remains one of the most open countries in Europe, able to integrate foreigners effectively.
Source: http://relocation.com.ua/analiz-mihratsii-ta-hrup-mihrantiv-u-ni/
In 2024, Ukrainian sugar producers set a historical record for sugar exports, exporting 746.3 thousand tons of this product to foreign markets for $419 million, according to the National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine (Ukrtsukor), which announced the TOP-5 sugar producers in the 2024 season, the association’s press service reported on Facebook.
According to the report, Radekhivskyi Sugar topped the ranking with a 31% share in the total Ukrainian production, followed by Astarta Agro Holding with 21% of the market share, and Ukrprominvest-Agro with 14%. The fourth and fifth positions were shared by Teofipolsky Sugar Plant and Aspek Group with equal production shares of 6%.
As reported, in the 2024 season, which ended on January 21, 2025, 29 sugar factories operated in Ukraine. They produced a total of 1.8 million tons of sugar.
In 2024, Ukrainian sugar producers set a historical record for exports of sugar produced in the 2023-2024 marketing year and supplied 746.3 thousand tons of this product to foreign markets for $419 million.
