According to the results of a survey conducted by the research company Active Group and the Experts Club think tank, 34.1% of respondents described a healthy lifestyle as “very important,” 53.1% as “somewhat important,” 10.8% — “somewhat unimportant,” and 2.1% — “not important at all.” The data was presented at a press conference at the Interfax-Ukraine press center.
“The high value placed on a healthy lifestyle is an opportunity for the system to shift its focus toward prevention and early diagnosis,” said Maksym Urakin.
“People are ready to change their habits, but they need accessible tools—consultations, screenings, and clear recommendations,” added Oleksandr Pozniy.
The study was conducted on the SunFlowerSociology online panel using a representative sample in February 2026. The survey involved 1,000 respondents from a representative sample across all regions of Ukraine, excluding temporarily occupied territories.
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Express Insurance paid out UAH 91.7 million in insurance claims in January-February 2026, which is 36.5% more than in the same period of 2025, according to the company’s website.
Under comprehensive auto insurance (CASCO) policies, UAH 65.1 million was paid out in the first two months of 2026, which is 22.8% higher than the figure for the same period last year. Payments under MTPL insurance totaled UAH 25.5 million (+96.4% compared to January–February 2025). Over UAH 1 million was paid to clients under other types of insurance.
Express Insurance was founded in 2008 with the participation of the leader of the Ukrainian automotive market, Ukravto Group. The company specializes in auto insurance. It is represented at more than 60 sales locations throughout Ukraine and is actively expanding its network of partner service stations.
In India, amid a severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas, demand is growing for traditional fuels, including firewood and dried cow dung.
The crisis was triggered by disruptions in LPG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in the Middle East. Reuters and other outlets report that India, where about 65% of cooking fuel relies on imports, is facing one of the most serious gas crises in recent decades, and authorities have already restricted industrial consumption to prioritize supplying households.
Amid the shortage, Indian media are reporting that some households and small businesses are returning to cheaper and more accessible fuel sources. In particular, the Times of India writes about the shift to coal, firewood, and kerosene in Jamshedpur, while Bloomberg notes a rise in biofuel sales.
According to the Times of India, commercial consumers in several Indian cities have faced a sharp rise in LPG prices, and supplies have either been cut or partially diverted to the black market. This has already led to higher costs for restaurants, bakeries, and small retailers, and some businesses have been forced to seek alternatives to gas.
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.
