Polish strikers unblocked the Korczowa-Krakowiec checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border, while about 300 trucks were waiting to enter Ukraine.
According to the NBU survey, businesses expect to grow for the third quarter in a row, albeit at a slower pace. Inflation expectations are improving, while exchange rate expectations have slightly deteriorated.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasizes that assistance to Ukraine should be provided in a way that does not affect the EU budget.
European manufacturers lose about 16 billion euros ($17. 5 billion) annually to counterfeit products, according to a study conducted by the EU Intellectual Property Agency. The industries most affected are clothing, cosmetics, and toys.
China's economy grew by about 5. 2% in 2023, slightly exceeding Beijing's targets
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the WEF in Davos that Russia is failing both militarily and economically. She added that Ukraine is closer than ever to joining the EU.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, speaking at the WEF, called for global sincerity and trust, which he believes has been undermined recently. He listed five ways to rebuild trust, including strengthening macroeconomic policy coordination, enhancing industrialization for stable supply chains, and promoting scientific and technological cooperation for continuous innovation.
Polish truckers agreed to suspend their protest at the border after reaching an agreement on "certain conditions" with the government. The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure is expected to sign the agreement.
Despite the high consumption of electricity in Ukraine, its production is currently sufficient, and there are plans to import electricity. However, there may be a shortage of electricity
The EU is conducting an audit of military aid provided to Ukraine by its member states amid accusations that some countries are not providing as much as they could. The audit comes as Brussels and Washington are trying to agree on new financial aid for Ukraine.
Russia deploys five ships in the Black Sea, including a missile carrier equipped with Kalibr missiles.
Tropical Storm Belal has wreaked havoc in Mauritius, causing power outages for 8,400 people and flooding that killed one person.
According to Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, the country plans to build 6 billion euros worth of infrastructure, including roads and railways, for NATO and civilian needs.
Tinder, owned by the American Match Group, announced its withdrawal from the Belarusian market on February 15, banning Belarusian users from accessing its accounts and services.
Russians reportedly intensified the use of civilian transport in military and engineering convoys in Mariupol.
Moldova faces a surge in Russian citizenship applications amid Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russian troops have moved their assault operations from the direction of Makiivka to the direction of Serebryansky forest and Bilohorivka in Luhansk region, the head of the Luhansk regional military administration said.
In Kyiv, a bus caught fire on the road, but firefighters quickly extinguished it, and there were no casualties. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Russian forces shelled Sumy region in Ukraine three times overnight, causing 14 explosions in three hromadas.
The number of victims of Russian aggression in the Donetsk region has increased: On January 15, another death was reported in Krasnohorivka.
Russian troops attacked the village of Vesele and the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region, damaging a school and a telecommunications company.
According to local authorities, on January 15, Russian troops attacked Ukraine's Kherson region 99 times, wounding two people.
The agriculture ministers of Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have demanded that the EU impose import duties on Ukrainian grain.
Apple has cut iPhone prices in China to 500 yuan ($70) amid heightened competition. The move follows a 30% drop in sales in the first week of 2024 and increased restrictions on the use of Apple devices due to security concerns.
Indonesia has evacuated 6,500 people from the island of Flores due to increased eruptions of the volcano Levotobi Laki Laki. There are no reports of casualties or damage, but as 40 eruptions have occurred since Sunday, authorities are urging locals and tourists to stay 4 kilometers away from the eruption zone.
Microsoft has become the world's largest company by market capitalization, overtaking Apple, largely due to its focus on generative artificial intelligence. The growth of Microsoft, which has a market capitalization of $2.887 trillion, contrasts with Apple's problems in key markets and falling demand for the iPhone.
Chancellor Scholz will not attend the Davos Forum; Germany will be represented by German ministers.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will speak in Davos and meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Snow, sleet and rain are expected in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from -8°C to +7°C; ice on the roads.
Romanian farmers blocked truck traffic at the Siret and Vicova de Sus checkpoints on the Romanian-Ukrainian border. Pedestrian and other traffic was not affected.
