Import of goods to Ukraine in January 2024
Source: Open4Business.com.ua and experts.news
Ukraine has resumed container transportation through the Black Sea: a ship with containers entered one of the ports of Greater Odesa, Chornomorsk, on April 3, the Odesa-based Dumskaya newspaper reported.
According to the report, the pioneering vessel was the T Mare, which flies the Panamanian flag. It is not classified as a container ship, but a vessel for the transportation of general cargo.
The publication noted that this is not yet a full-fledged specialized vessel, but a so-called feeder, which will be loaded with containers and then sent to a foreign hub for further transshipment to ocean container ships of global container lines.
According to MarineTraffic, a provider of ship tracking and maritime analytics, the vessel left Chornomorsk for the Romanian port of Constanta.
The T MARE is a containerized cargo vessel flying the Panamanian flag. Its total length (LOA) is 105 meters and width is 17 meters.
As reported, in March, the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure announced that in early April, Odesa ports would receive the first container ship since the beginning of the war.
JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” (UZ) together with UNICEF plans to implement the project of “family cars” on domestic passenger transportation, said the pre-management of UZ Yevhen Lyashchenko at a briefing.
“Family cars” will be at least on three domestic routes, it is six cars. Perhaps, there will be more such cars,” Lyashchenko said.
According to him, the project will be implemented by the end of the year.
The head of UZ also specified that the concept of the project was developed by UNICEF, which will finance the re-equipment of cars.
The volume of completed construction works in Ukraine in 2023 increased by 41.5% compared to 2022 – up to 162.7 billion UAH, according to the data of the State Statistics Service (Gosstat).
According to the statistics department, the volume of construction work in residential construction by the end of 2023 increased by 11.1% compared to the previous year, to 22.3 billion UAH; in non-residential – increased by 38.1%, to 41.5 billion UAH; in engineering – by 52.6%, to 98.8 billion UAH.
In December-2023, the volume of construction work exceeded the figure of December-2022 by 35.1%, and the previous month – by 85.8%, notes the State Statistics Service.
As reported by the State Statistics Office, in January-December 2023 to the same period of 2022, the reduction in construction was observed in the segment of housing – by 4.6%. At the same time, non-residential and engineering construction recorded an increase in volumes – by 20% and 32.9%, respectively.
According to the seasonally adjusted data of the department, the indices of construction products in December-2023 in residential construction amounted to 49.4%, in non-residential – 88.3%, in engineering – 112.7%, and taking into account the effect of calendar days, the indicators are 71.5%, 188% and 273% respectively.
The share of new construction to the total volume of completed construction works amounted to 36.3%, repair – 42.9%, reconstruction and technical re-equipment – 20.8%.
The State Statistics Service notes that the publication of data was postponed due to martial law. Statdata are given without taking into account the temporarily occupied territories and part of the territories where hostilities are (were) conducted.
As reported, the volume of completed construction works in Ukraine in 2022 decreased by 2.2 times compared to 2021 – to 113.8 billion UAH.
The number of pigs in Ukraine in 2024 in all categories of farms increased by 3%, and poultry – by 2.2%, said Olena Dadus, head of the Livestock and Breeding Department of the Agrarian Development Department of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, at the MeatForum industry conference.
“Domestic livestock producers almost completely supply the domestic food market and its processing component. Last year, meat consumption in Ukraine per capita amounted to 54.7 kg, while the minimum requirement is 52 kg. The consumption forecast for 2024 is 53.9 kg, due to a decrease in beef consumption. However, there will be an increase in public demand for pork and poultry as the most affordable types of meat,” she said in a statement by the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
It is noted that in 2023, poultry production in Ukraine increased by 5.8% compared to last year, and that this segment is the one that meets export demand for Ukrainian products. Pork and beef production declined slightly, and its pace slowed significantly.
According to the agency, due to the increase in domestic meat production, the total volume of meat imports decreased. Ukraine imported meat products from Poland, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, and Canada.
At the same time, there was an increase in meat exports. The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, China, Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, and Georgia were the most frequent buyers of Ukrainian products.
A new study has named Lisbon as the most popular European capital for proposals
A new study has revealed the most popular European capitals to pop the question, with Lisbon topping the list.
Travel experts at Paris Ticket & Tours analysed the total number of proposal-related hashtags, including #capitalproposal and #capitalengagement, for each European capital. The final ranking was then determined by the capitals with the highest hashtag volumes.
Lisbon is first on the list, with a total of 1,049,944 proposal-related hashtags. The Portas do Sol viewpoint is infamous for proposals, and the Belém Tower and Gardens is another popular location in the capital to pop the question.
In second place is London, with a total of 1,026,528 proposal-related hashtags. The London Eye is an iconic tourist destination to pop the question, and the Kyoto Garden is also known to be a romantic spot for couples.
Next on the list is Paris, with a total of 1,011,970 proposal-related hashtags. The Eiffel Tower is a go-to proposal destination, but other couples may opt to pop the question whilst on a romantic cruise along the river Seine.
Berlin is fourth on the list, with 549,300 proposal-related hashtags. One of the most romantic spots in Berlin is Charlottenburg Palace, which is an excellent location for proposals.
Andorra la Vella takes the fifth place on the list, with 358,409 proposal-related hashtags. The Sola Irrigation Canal Trial is a great activity in the capital for couples who love the outdoors.
Vienna is in sixth place, with 318,054 proposal-related hashtags. The Schönbrunn Gardens are infamous for romantic proposals in Vienna.
Madrid places seventh on the list, with 248,426 proposal-related hashtags. El Retiro Park is infamous for its beauty and offers various romantic spots which are perfect for a private proposal.
Next on the list is Amsterdam, with 189,113 proposal-related hashtags. The Bloemgracht Bridge is an iconic and romantic location to pop the question in Amsterdam.
Oslo is in ninth place, with 146,535 proposal-related hashtags. Romantic spots in the capital include Frogner Park and the Oslo Opera House.
Lastly, Warsaw is in tenth place, with 105,516 proposal-related hashtags. The St. Anna Church viewing platform and the Warsaw University Library roof garden are both breathtaking destinations for proposals.
Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert at Paris Tickets & Tours, has commented on the study’s findings: “Proposing abroad has always been such a romantic and sought-after experience, which is why it’s so fascinating to observe which European capitals are the most popular for popping that all-important question.
“While it’s surprising that Paris does not top the list, given the capital’s well-known association with romance, this study demonstrates how social media trends can sway a ranking. It will be interesting to see how these capitals place on this list in a few years’ time.”
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Methodology
Firstly, the study compiled a list of proposal-related hashtags on Instagram.
For each European capital, the study analysed how many posts were uploaded under each proposal-related hashtag on Instagram.
The cities with the most proposal-related hashtags determined the final ranking.
The link to the complete data set is available on request.
List of proposal-related hashtags searched:
· #Capitalproposal
· #Capitalengagement
· #Capitallove
· #Capitallovers
· #Engagedincapital
· #Capitalengagementphotographer
· #Capitalmarryme
· #Capitallovestory
