According to Serbian Economist, the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina are considering the introduction of a temporary duty of 30% on imports of steel and steel products for a period of 200 days. The proposal was prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations at the request of Nova Željezara Zenica, the final decision after public consultations should be made by the Council of Ministers of BiH.
The initiative is explained by a sharp increase in the supply of certain categories of metal products. According to the Ministry, in 2025, imports of reinforcement mesh in BiH increased by 192.87% compared to the average of the previous four years, with Serbia being the largest supplier, with more than 9,000 tons, which is 408% higher than the 2021-2024 average. In second place was Italy (7,794 tons, about double the previous level).
Separately, the dynamics of imports from Turkey are pointed out: the supply of rebar in coils in 2025 increased by 885% relative to the four-year average, while imports of bars increased by 229.56%. The ministry believes that this creates pressure from foreign producers and leads to underutilization of local capacity.
In an explanation of the initiative, the ministry notes the risk of increased dependence of the construction sector on imports and warns of possible consequences, including job cuts, lower budget revenues, falling investment and higher prices on the domestic market.
The decision is being discussed against the backdrop of Serbia’s recent protective measures: as of January 1, 2026, Belgrade introduced a temporary import quota scheme for a number of iron and steel products (as well as Portland cement) with an additional duty of 50% on shipments above the quotas.
Nova Željezara Zenica itself, acquired last year by H&P Zvornik (Pavgord Group), had previously initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the company, explaining that it had been insolvent for a long time.
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According to Fixygen, PJSC Pivdenkoks (Kamensk, Dnipropetrovsk region) will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on February 20, 2026, in a remote format—by means of a poll, according to the company’s announcement.
The date for compiling the list of shareholders eligible to participate in the meeting is February 17, 2026. Ballots will be made freely available on the company’s website on February 10, and depository institutions will accept ballots from February 10 (from 11:00 a.m.) to February 20 (until 6:00 p.m.).
The agenda includes the appointment of an auditor for the mandatory audit of the company’s financial statements for 2025. The materials for the meeting include alternative draft decisions on the selection of an auditor, with the candidates being Standard-Audit LLC, Creston Ukraine LLC, and Lukas Audit LLC, as well as the proposed terms of payment for their services.
Pivdenkoks PJSC (EDRPOU 05393079) is a coke chemical enterprise located in Kamyanske (Dnipropetrovsk region). The plant has been operating since 1935; the first coke was produced on August 4, 1952. Its main activity is the production and sale of coke chemical products.
February 13, 2026, 11:00
Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), Column Hall
(Kyiv, 26 Khreshchatyk St.)
Competition organizers:
The National Industry Partnership in Ukraine’s Light Industry “Fashion Globus Ukraine” and the Italian association VITAWORLD
On February 13, 2026, the Column Hall of the Kyiv City State Administration will host the ceremonial final of the 8th All-Ukrainian Professional Skills Competition “Fashion PRORYV for Freedom and Peace” https://fashionglobusukraine.com/konkurs/ua/fashion-proryv-2026 — a large-scale event that brings together fashion, education, culture, and international partnership between Ukraine and Italy. The final in Kyiv will take place in the format of a runway show featuring collections of sportswear and adaptive clothing, as well as an awards ceremony for the winners.
The Fashion PRORYV competition, launched in 2016, has become a unique platform for cooperation among educators, manufacturers, young designers, and sewing professionals. The project, initiated by Fashion Globus Ukraine, has created an effective model of interaction between education, business, and creativity.
“Over the years of the war with the Russian Federation, we have created a platform of peacebuilding cultural diplomacy, where Ukraine speaks to the world not in the language of pity, but in the language of dignity, creativity, and culture. We have created a precedent: when a competition in the fashion industry became a narrative about humanity, strength, resilience, and hope,” says the competition’s President, Golda Vynohradska.
Over the years, the competition has been held under the patronage of the city halls of Lviv, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Kryvyi Rih. In 2025, the project received support from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, and in 2026—from the City of Milan.
Fashion as cultural diplomacy
During wartime, Fashion PRORYV has taken on special significance, turning into a platform for cultural diplomacy and international dialogue. Each year, between 60 and 100 educational institutions from all regions of Ukraine take part in the competition. In 2025, the winners’ collections were presented in Paris, Oslo, Milan, and Luxembourg.
This year’s competition is dedicated to cooperation with Italy and the theme of sports. It features students from 52 Ukrainian fashion-industry educational institutions and 4 Italian universities (Venice, Salerno, Milan, Rome).
International finals in Kyiv and Milan
A ceremonial international presentation will take place on February 28, 2026, in Milan (Milan San Siro Hotel) as part of the Milano-Cortina 2026 events and Milan Fashion Week.
Such projects demonstrate Ukraine’s innovative potential, young people’s prospects, and the value of human capital.
Distinguished guests and professional jury
The event will be attended by:
• representatives of the diplomatic corps,
• Olympic champions,
• cultural and sports figures,
• leaders of the fashion industry of Ukraine and Italy.
The jury includes leading experts in fashion, education, and creative industries of Ukraine and Italy: Ivan Frolov, Katya Silchenko, Olena Holets, Taras Prytula, Kateryna Myroshnychenko, Halyna Yerko, Emilia Ametrano, Walter Togni, Elena Kalencani.
General partner of the competition: SOFTORG
Invitation
The organizers invite journalists and media representatives to share in the celebration of Fashion PRORYV—an event about courage, talent, and the power to create the future even in the most difficult times. Such projects demonstrate Ukraine’s breakthrough, prospects for youth, and above all the value of human capital!
Media accreditation
For accreditation and additional information:
+38 067 220 86 37
Goldafashion.ua@gmail.com
www.fashionglobusukraine.com
Interfax Ukraine is the official information partner of the event.
In January 2026, DTEK Energy’s machine builders manufactured and repaired 161 units of mining equipment, as well as produced over 160,000 spare parts and components for it, according to a press release from DTEK Energy.
“In the midst of the heating season, DTEK Energy’s machine builders continue to work intensively to provide Ukrainian mines with the necessary equipment and spare parts for more reliable coal mining,” the statement said.
At the same time, DTEK Energy CEO Alexander Fomenko noted that the beginning of the year was extremely difficult for the company and the entire Ukrainian energy sector.
“Despite this, we have already gone through two-thirds of the most difficult military winter in the last four years. Together with energy workers, repairmen, and miners, our machine builders are working in an enhanced mode, providing mines with the necessary equipment and spare parts,” Fomenko said in a press release.
As reported, in January 2025, DTEK Energy’s machine builders manufactured a new roadheader, delivered nearly 300 GSH units to miners, and manufactured over 150,000 spare parts.
In turn, Korum Druzhkivka Machine Building Plant, which is part of DTEK Energy’s machine-building assets, also noted on its Facebook page that January was a difficult month for production: the plant started the year in difficult conditions, with limited capacity utilization and a high proportion of small but critically important jobs.
“At the same time, Korum Druzhkivka Machine-Building Plant maintained process control and adapted its production plans to the real situation,” the statement said.
Throughout January, the plant focused primarily on the manufacture of components and spare parts, producing a total of 57,280 components, spare parts, and metal structures. In addition, six GSH units were produced: trolleys and a mine winch.
“Part of the production operations in January was aimed at forming a backlog for February. Already this month, it is planned to repair the KPD combine harvester, as well as manufacture freight and passenger trolleys,” the plant reports.
As reported, in January 2025, the plant shipped 10 units of GSO and 36 thousand components and spare parts to customers. The commercial production included trolleys, anchors, fire hoses, and high-pressure hoses. Large metal structures for DTEK Energy’s enrichment plants were also produced.
DTEK Energy’s machine-building assets include the Druzhkivka Machine-Building Plant (relocated to Dnipro), the Svitlo Shakhtaria Plant in Kharkiv, and the Pershotravensk Machine-Building Plant.
DTEK Energy provides a closed cycle of electricity production from coal. The installed capacity in thermal power generation is 13.3 GW (as of January 2022). A complete production cycle has been created in coal mining: coal mining and enrichment, machine building, and maintenance of mining equipment.
By the end of 2025, DTEK Energy had invested UAH 6.7 billion in supporting Ukrainian coal mining, and over the previous three years (2022-2024) — more than UAH 18 billion. The funds were used to construct and repair mine workings, equip longwalls, and support the production capacities of mines.
The DTEK Group is the largest private investor in Ukraine’s energy sector, with 55,000 employees and over EUR12 billion in capital invested since 2005. It is wholly owned by SCM Holdings, with Rinat Akhmetov as the ultimate beneficiary and sole shareholder.
Tax revenues from Kyrgyzstan’s virtual asset market in 2025 exceeded the fees from the country’s largest commodity market Dordoi (Bishkek), according to data and comments published by regional media with reference to official statistics and industry participants.
According to the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, in 2025, the budget from the market of virtual assets received almost 1.7 billion soms in taxes, with virtual asset service providers (exchangers and exchanges) providing 1.48 billion soms, and mining companies – 206.17 million soms.
The regulator also records a sharp increase in the scale of operations: the total turnover of virtual asset service providers in 2025 amounted to 2.735 trillion KGS with more than 2.12 million transactions, with over 94% of the turnover formed by exchange operations. The report indicates that 82 exchange operators and 5 crypto exchanges were registered in 2025, while mining activities, according to the finnadzor, have been effectively suspended since December 2025 and companies submit zero reporting.
According to Fixygen, JSC Odessa Port Plant (OPP) will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the form of a survey (remotely), according to the company’s disclosure in the information disclosure system. The date for compiling the list of shareholders entitled to participate in the meeting is March 10, 2026.
The agenda includes, in particular, the appointment of an auditor for the mandatory audit of the 2025 financial statements and the approval of the terms of the audit agreement, the selection of a property appraiser, the approval of several significant transactions, as well as amendments to the charter and provisions on the remuneration of members of the supervisory board and management board.
JSC Odessa Port Plant was previously one of Ukraine’s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers, located in Yuzhne (Odesa region). The state owns 99.5667% of the company’s shares; its main activity is the production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds.
Odessa Port Plant has scheduled an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting for March 13.
