Overview: Ukraine’s tendering landscape in 2025 is defined by a robust public e-procurement system and a growing number of procurement opportunities driven by reconstruction needs. Both public and private tenders are active, with the Prozorro electronic platform at the heart of public procurement reforms. In 2024 alone, over 3.2 million public contracts were concluded via…
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Introduction Starting a company in Ukraine in 2025 offers significant opportunities alongside unique challenges. Both Ukrainian citizens and foreign investors can legally establish businesses, and recent reforms have streamlined many procedures ukraineinvest.gov.ua. However, the ongoing recovery from conflict means entrepreneurs must navigate special regulations under martial law and an evolving economic landscape. This comprehensive guide…
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Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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Customs and Tax Rules for Drone Imports Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has significantly relaxed import taxes and procedures for drones and related military tech. Normally, imported drones would incur standard import duty (customs tariff) and a 20% value-added tax (VAT). However, wartime measures have waived these costs for most drone imports: In…
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Geostationary satellites – perched 36,000 km above Earth in the coveted orbit where they match Earth’s rotation – are entering a new era of renewal and reinvention. After decades of steady service, many of the world’s GEO satellites are aging beyond their planned lifespans, and a wave of replacements and upgrades is on the horizon. Between…
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Taxes and Customs Duties on Drone Imports Current Tax Exemptions: As of 2023, Ukraine has waived value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties on the import of drones and related equipment due to the wartime need kyivindependent.com. In February 2023, the parliament adopted bills abolishing VAT (normally 20%) and import tariffs on drones, thermal imagers, night…
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Estonia, often dubbed a Baltic tech star, has transformed itself into one of the most digitally advanced societies. From nearly universal internet access on the ground to new connectivity options beaming down from satellites, Estonia’s internet revolution touches every corner – even rural farms and outer space. This report explores the state of Estonia’s internet…
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What Are Generative Ethics and Responsible AI? Generative AI refers to algorithms (like advanced language models, image generators, etc.) that can produce new content – text, images, audio, and more – in response to prompts. These systems “fundamentally [transform] how businesses operate” by creating novel outputs from complex data techtarget.com. Generative ethics is the field…
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Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as decision-making and pattern recognition coursera.org. Cybersecurity, on the other hand, is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks cisco.com. In recent years, these two domains have converged in transformative ways. AI techniques are being…
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Introduction Generative AI has transformed from a tech buzzword into a reality reshaping daily life and business in 2025. Tools like ChatGPT and image generators moved from novelties to essential assistants in classrooms, offices, and creative studios. The global generative AI market is soaring – projected to reach about $32 billion in 2025, up 53.7%…
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