According to Fixygen, JSC “NAEK ”Energoatom” announced a tender on March 20 for liability insurance for the chairman and members of the supervisory board. As reported in the Prozorro e-procurement system, the expected cost of the services is 20 million UAH.
Applications to participate in the tender are being accepted until 4:00 PM on April 7
The winner of a similar tender a year earlier was IC “Coloneid Ukraine”
On Sunday, March 22, there will be no precipitation across Ukraine, with only light rain in some southern areas overnight, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
The wind will be northeasterly, 7–12 m/s; in Crimea and the Azov region, there will be gusts of 15–20 m/s in some areas during the day.
Nighttime temperatures will range from 2°F to 3°F below freezing, and 1–6°F in the south of the country. Daytime temperatures will be 8–13°F.
In the Carpathians, light wet snow in some areas at night, with no precipitation during the day. Temperatures at night and during the day will range from 3° below freezing to 2° above freezing.
In Kyiv, no precipitation; a northeast wind at 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures around 0°F; daytime temperatures 10–12°F.
According to the Boris Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory, the highest daytime temperature on March 22 in Kyiv was recorded in 1974 at 21.5°F, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 18.4° below zero in 1942.
On Monday, March 23, Ukraine will see no precipitation, with a northeast wind of 5–10 m/s.
Nighttime temperatures will range from 2°F to 3°F below freezing (1–6°F in the south); daytime temperatures will be 8–13°F.
In Kyiv, no precipitation, with a northeast wind at 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures around 0°F, daytime temperatures 10–12°F.
According to Serbian Economist, the Czech Škoda Group has confirmed plans to localize the production of both trains and trams in Serbia, with MIND Park in Kragujevac being considered as the site for such a project. The company announced this in a comment to N1 following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with MIND Group.
Škoda stated that its strategy in the Serbian market is geared toward a long-term presence in the sustainable transport segment and includes not only the supply of rolling stock but also maintenance, as well as long-term availability of spare parts. To strengthen its local presence, the company has decided to transfer part of the production of solutions for the Serbian market to its partner’s site—the MIND Group.
The company clarified that it intends to localize the production of both trams and trains. This includes, in particular, trams that could be manufactured to Belgrade’s specifications, as well as electric trains for suburban, regional, and cross-border service on the Serbian railway network.
Škoda explains that the localization of the full production cycle depends on the volume of orders and investments. At the same time, the company explicitly states that Serbia is viewed as a priority market in the Western Balkans, particularly due to a large-scale investment program in railway infrastructure. The company also confirmed that it is in contact with the Serbian Development Agency regarding investment incentives.
The issue is particularly relevant for Belgrade amid protracted procurement processes for new urban rolling stock. Tenders for new trams in recent years have either been suspended or faced complaints from bidders. At the same time, Škoda stated that it is reviewing the recently announced tender for the procurement of 60 new trolleybuses, although it is not commenting on ongoing commercial negotiations.
The Škoda Group is one of the largest Czech manufacturers of rail transport and urban mobility solutions. The company produces trams, electric trains, trolleybuses, and related transport technologies; in 2024, it secured new orders worth €1.7 billion and significantly increased its EBITDA while continuing to expand in European markets.
MIND Group is a Serbian industrial group developing the MIND Park industrial zone in Kragujevac as a cluster for mechanical engineering, logistics, and high-tech manufacturing. The partnership with Škoda aims to strengthen the park’s position as a hub for the localization of complex transportation industry operations in Serbia.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission has added two cases to the list of investment projects that may pose a risk, according to a statement posted on the commission’s Telegram channel.
As specified in the regulator’s post on Friday, the list now includes the trading broker EXT Ltd. and the broker Universal Group.
In total, the list comprises 464 projects showing signs of fraud or legal violations. They can be viewed on the commission’s official website under the “Investor Protection” section.
According to Serbian Economist, the noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis)—one of the largest bivalves in the Mediterranean Sea—is no longer being recorded in Montenegrin waters, while the population of the related species Pinna rudis, on the other hand, is growing. This was reported by Radio Televizija Budva, citing data from marine biologists.
According to their information, the mass die-off of the noble pen shell in the Adriatic began several years ago and is linked to the spread of the parasite Haplosporidium pinnae, which infects the mollusk’s tissues and leads to its rapid death. As a result, no living specimens of this species are currently found in the coastal waters of Montenegro.
At the same time, experts note an increase in the population of the related species Pinna rudis, which has proven to be more resistant to the disease. This mollusk is smaller in size and has a different morphology, but occupies a similar ecological niche.
Ecologists emphasize that the disappearance of the pelasturus is a serious loss for the marine ecosystem, as this species plays an important role in water filtration and the maintenance of biodiversity. In this regard, the scientific community is calling for increased monitoring of the marine environment and the development of conservation programs for vulnerable species in the Adriatic Sea.
In 2025, the population consumed 7.6 billion cubic meters, or 36% of the total 21 billion cubic meters of natural gas consumed in Ukraine, according to the DIXI Group analytical center, citing data from Energy Map.
“The second-largest segment in terms of volume is industry and other consumers—5.0 billion cubic meters (24%),” the center noted.
In turn, district heating companies that generate heat for households consumed 3.9 billion cubic meters of gas (18%), while district heating companies serving other consumers, particularly government agencies, consumed 2.5 billion cubic meters (12%).
Another approximately 2 billion cubic meters (10%) represent losses—a calculated figure defined as the difference between gross gas consumption and the sum of final consumption across all consumer categories.
According to DIXI Group data, last year gross gas consumption decreased by 4% compared to 2024 and by 31% compared to 2021. At the same time, gas consumption by district heating companies for residential needs increased (+17%), as did consumption by the population itself (+6%). At the same time, gas consumption by district heating companies for other consumers decreased by 16%, and by industry and other consumers—by 12%.
Compared to 2021, gas consumption by industry and other consumers fell by more than half (-54%). Gas consumption by district heating companies for the population also decreased (-24%), as did consumption by the population (-12%). In contrast, gas consumption by district heating companies for other consumers increased by 47%.
