Ukrainian men of conscription age who are already under temporary protection in European Union countries should not lose their status under the current scheme. Any restrictions currently under discussion within the EU are likely to apply primarily to new applicants, should the temporary protection scheme be extended or amended after March 2027.
The discussion began following reports in the European media that some EU countries are considering restricting access to extended temporary protection for Ukrainian men of conscription or mobilisation age. This does not refer to the immediate withdrawal of status from those already in the EU, but to the possible parameters of the future regime once the current period of temporary protection expires.
The current temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU has been extended until 4 March 2027. This mechanism was first activated in March 2022 and allows Ukrainians to live, work, and access education, healthcare and social support in EU countries without going through the standard asylum procedure.
The European Commission has previously emphasised that the current rules on temporary protection apply to all Ukrainians eligible for this status, with no specific exception for men of conscription age. Any potential changes must be discussed by EU member states and will require a separate political and legal decision.
According to Eurostat, as of the end of March 2026, 4.33 million people from Ukraine were under temporary protection in EU countries.
Germany remained the largest host country – around 1.275 million people, or 29.4% of all recipients of temporary protection in the EU. Poland was in second place – 961,400 people, or 22.2%, and the Czech Republic in third – 379,800, or 8.8%.
The composition of Ukrainians under temporary protection remains predominantly women and children. According to Eurostat, adult women accounted for 43.3% of all beneficiaries of temporary protection, minors for 30.1%, and adult men for 26.6%.
In absolute terms, this means that approximately 1.87 million adult women, around 1.30 million children and approximately 1.15 million adult men were under temporary protection in the EU.
A rough estimate suggests there are between 0.9 and 1.1 million Ukrainian men of working age and potentially conscriptionable age under temporary protection in the EU. This is an indicative estimate, not official statistics on those liable for military service.
The discussion of possible restrictions is linked to two parallel processes. On the one hand, the EU is seeking a long-term model for the millions of Ukrainians who have been under temporary protection for over four years. On the other hand, Ukraine has an acute need for human resources for defence and economic recovery.
At the same time, any changes within the EU will be legally sensitive. Restricting access to protection on the basis of gender, age or conscription status could spark debates about discrimination, human rights, the national powers of states and the alignment of EU policy with Ukraine.
Thus, the current status of Ukrainians in the EU will remain in place until at least March 2027. The question of whether there will be new restrictions for men of conscription age after that date is still under discussion and has not yet been decided.
Italy has been, is, and will remain by Ukraine’s side in its struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and a European future, stated the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine during a reception marking the 80th anniversary of Italy’s independence.
The event took place in Kyiv at the Parkovy Exhibition and Convention Center and was attended by representatives of the Ukrainian government, the diplomatic corps, the Italian community, the business sector, and embassy partners.
At the beginning of his speech, the ambassador called on those present to observe a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in a war they did not choose.
The diplomat recalled that 80 years ago, Italians were emerging from fascism, war, and occupation and had to answer a fundamental question: what kind of country they wanted to be after what they had endured.
“They understood in the most concrete way what is lost when freedom is taken away. And it was from this understanding, not from an abstract idea, that our Republic was born,” said the ambassador.
He emphasized that the Italian Constitution rejects war, and in 1946, women voted for the first time—not as a concession, but as a fundamental act in the creation of a new state.
“For Italians in 1946, freedom was not a gift—it was an achievement won at the cost of sacrifice,” the diplomat noted.
According to him, today’s Ukraine reminds Italy of its own historical experience.
“Like our grandfathers and fathers, you are going through a moment when freedom ceases to be just a word and becomes a choice. A daily, concrete, and costly choice. A choice that is reaffirmed day after day, under bombs, with a sense of dignity that those who are not here can hardly even imagine,” the ambassador said.
He emphasized that Ukraine is defending not only itself but also principles that are important for all of Europe.
“Ukraine is not only defending itself; it is fighting for what concerns us all: for the principle that brute force cannot be an argument. For the fact that sovereignty is not up for debate. For the fact that a people has the right to choose its own future,” the diplomat stated.
The ambassador emphasized that these very principles form the foundation of the Italian Republic, which is why Italy has supported Ukraine from the very first day of Russian aggression.
“Italy has stood by you from the very first day of Russian aggression—not out of generosity, but out of consistency and deep commitment to our values,” he said.
The diplomat assured that Italy will continue to support Ukraine on the political, economic, military, and humanitarian levels, and will also make efforts to ensure that Ukraine takes its rightful place in the European Union.
He thanked Ukrainian partners for their cooperation and friendship, the Italian community in Ukraine for representing Italy with dignity, Italian government officials in Ukraine for their work, and the sponsors who made the celebrations possible.
The ambassador also noted that in the evening, the Independence Monument on Independence Square in Kyiv is illuminated in the colors of the Italian tricolor.
“That column, reminiscent of the columns the ancient Romans erected in memory of great feats, is illuminated tonight in our colors. As a sign of great respect, but above all as a recognition of the deep commonality of our values,” he said.
The diplomat dedicated a separate part of his speech to Leon Ginzburg, who was born in Odesa and became one of the most prominent intellectuals of anti-fascist Italy.
“In one person, he was both Ukrainian and Italian. In one person, he embodied everything we are talking about tonight,” the ambassador noted.
He quoted Ginzburg’s words: “You have your wings. I don’t know exactly how big they are, but you have them. Try to take flight. You won’t fall. And even if you do fall, you will learn to fly as you fall.”
“Ukraine has already spread its wings. The world knows this. Italy is and will remain by its side as Ukraine flies toward the peaceful and prosperous future it deserves,” the ambassador said.
Italy recognized Ukraine’s independence on December 28, 1991, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on January 29, 1992. According to the Italian Embassy, the Italian Embassy in Kyiv was opened that same year, and since the early 2000s has been located on Yaroslaviv Val Street. The Embassy of Ukraine in the Italian Republic was established in Rome in 1993.
PJSC “Novoselivsky Mining and Processing Plant” (NGZK, Kharkiv Oblast) will allocate UAH 2.125 million from its 2025 net profit for dividend payments.
According to the company’s report in the NSSMC’s disclosure system, this decision was adopted by the company’s annual general meeting of shareholders, held remotely on April 28 of this year.
“It was decided to allocate a portion of the 2025 net profit in the amount of UAH 2.125 million to pay dividends to the company’s shareholders in cash. The dividend per share amounts to UAH 0.05 (before deduction of taxes to be withheld and paid in accordance with the law),” the statement reads.
It is specified that on June 2, 2026, by a decision of the company’s supervisory board, it was established that the payment of dividends based on the results of 2025 shall be carried out in accordance with the decision of the general meeting of shareholders, which was held remotely, by paying the full amount of dividends in full through the Ukrainian depository system in accordance with the procedure established by law to shareholders included in the list of persons entitled to receive dividends, compiled as of June 17, 2026, during the period from June 23 to October 28, 2026.
According to the company’s interim report, available to the Interfax-Ukraine agency, NGZK incurred a net loss of UAH 4.441 million in January–March of this year, whereas in the same period last year there was a net profit of UAH 3.677 million; revenue from ordinary activities for this period amounted to UAH 36.067 million (UAH 47.396 million). Retained earnings as of the end of March 2026 stood at UAH 99.851 million.
According to the annual report, NGZK increased its net profit to UAH 20.170 million in 2025 from UAH 18.938 million in 2024. At the same time, revenue from ordinary activities for this period increased compared to 2024 to UAH 190.631 million from UAH 168.553 million.
In 2024, NGZK increased its net profit by 6.1% compared to 2023—to UAH 18.938 million, while net revenue grew by 11.6% to UAH 168.553 million.
The Novoselivsky Mining and Processing Plant was established in 2000. It is engaged in the extraction of sand, gravel, and clay.
According to the State Register of Enterprises for the first quarter of 2026, Silica Holding LLC (Ukraine) owns 94.8205% of the company.
The authorized capital is UAH 21.25 million.
Austria’s residential real estate market has begun to grow again after a prolonged period of falling prices, according to data from Statistik Austria.
According to the statistical office, in 2025, prices for houses and apartments in Austria rose by an average of 2.6% after falling by 2.6% in 2024 and by 2.3% in 2023. Thus, the market showed positive annual growth for the first time in two years.
The recovery accelerated in the second half of 2025. In the fourth quarter, housing prices rose by 3.5% year-over-year and by 0.8% compared to the previous quarter. New housing prices increased by 3.1% over the year, while existing housing prices rose by 3.6%.
The return to growth is linked to the gradual stabilization of the mortgage market, reduced uncertainty following a period of high interest rates, and a decline in new construction supply. After a sharp rise in borrowing costs in 2022–2024, some buyers postponed their purchases, but demand began to gradually return in 2025.
However, the recovery remains highly uneven. According to Global Property Guide estimates, prices continued to decline in some regions, particularly in expensive Alpine and metropolitan areas. In Vienna, the average property price in 2025 was estimated at approximately €779,000, but the annual trend was negative—about -6.6%. In Tyrol, the decline was estimated at -13.7%, and in Salzburg, at -9.1%. At the same time, Carinthia, Styria, and Upper Austria showed growth.
For buyers, this means that the Austrian market is no longer in a phase of widespread decline, but has not yet returned to its previous overheated growth. Location, property quality, energy efficiency, and access to financing have become more important than the expectation of automatic real estate price increases.
Kyivmiskbud has resumed construction work on 11 of 24 residential complexes and plans to commission six of them by the end of 2026, the company’s press service told Interfax-Ukraine
“Construction workers on-site and operating equipment are the best evidence of an effective resumption of operations,” noted Valeriy Zasutsky, the company’s CEO, during a joint on-site meeting between Kyivmiskbud management and members of the Kyiv City Council on Wednesday.
During their visit to the construction sites, the participants of the field meeting paid special attention to the organization of work on the installation of utility networks, as well as the performance of construction and finishing work.
As reported, Kyivmiskbud resumed construction work in March of this year on projects that were already at an advanced stage of completion. Currently, work has resumed on 11 of 24 residential complexes. The company expects to resume work on the “Apricot” residential complex this summer and on the “Akadem Park” residential complex this fall, while preparations are underway to resume construction of the “Otrada,” “Milos,” and “Lake House” residential complexes .
By the end of the year, the developer plans to commission six projects: the “Gvardeysky,” “Freedom,” “Raduzhny,” “Podol Grad,” and “Twin House” residential complexes, as well as the first building of the “Obereg-2” residential complex, which will provide housing for 3,775 families.
“Another 3,800 families will move into their own homes in 2027,” noted Zasutsky.
According to him, the company maintains regular direct communication with all investors in each individual residential complex and keeps them informed about the actual status of each project.
Kyivmiskbud Holding was established in 1994 based on the assets of the state-owned municipal construction corporation Kyivmiskbud by consolidating controlling stakes in 28 enterprises and other assets into its authorized capital. It comprises 40 joint-stock companies in which the company holds shares, as well as six subsidiaries and 51 enterprises with associate member status.
On October 31, 2024, the Kyiv City Council voted to recapitalize “Kyivmiskbud” by UAH 2.56 billion through the issuance and redemption of additional shares. On June 23, 2025, the company’s shareholders approved a resolution to increase the authorized capital by UAH 2.56 billion through the issuance of additional common registered shares. The company received this recapitalization in December 2025. The Kyiv territorial community was the sole participant in the share placement.
According to data from the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the Kyiv City Council is the main shareholder of PJSC “HC ‘Kyivmast’.”
Metinvest Digital LLC, the IT expertise center of Ukraine’s largest mining and metallurgical holding, Metinvest, reported a net profit of UAH 4.505 million in January–March of this year, compared to a net loss of UAH 13 million during the same period last year.
According to the company’s interim report, which is available to the agency “Interfax-Ukraine,” revenue from ordinary activities for this period increased by 13.2% to UAH 197.735 million.
Retained earnings as of the end of March amounted to UAH 64.058 million.
In 2025, the LLC reduced its net profit by 5.3 times compared to the previous year—to UAH 6.494 million from UAH 34.142 million, while revenue from ordinary activities for this period increased by 0.8%—to UAH 807.236 million from UAH 801.016 million.
The LLC ended 2023 with a net loss of UAH 9.525 million.
The number of employees as of the end of 2025 was 700, and as of the end of 2024, it was 764.
Metinvest Digital is a Ukrainian IT company specializing in the digital transformation of large businesses and implementing projects in Ukraine, Europe, and North America. The company develops, implements, and supports comprehensive IT solutions for building technological infrastructure, developing information systems, strategic outsourcing, data migration, system integration, cybersecurity, and information security. Metinvest Digital is the IT business partner of the Metinvest Group, serving over 30 of the holding’s enterprises worldwide. The company is a certified partner of Microsoft (Gold Certified Partner) and SAP (Silver Partner).
Metinvest Holding LLC owns a 100% stake in Metinvest Digital LLC.
The LLC’s authorized capital is UAH 78.740 million.
Metinvest is a vertically integrated group of mining and metallurgical enterprises. Its enterprises are located in Ukraine—in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions—as well as in European countries. The holding’s main shareholders are the SCM Group (71.24%) and Smart Holding (23.76%). Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of the Metinvest Group.
