... little to rejoice about while workers still face challenges. Conversely, some view this holiday as an outdated remnant of the Soviet era. Some young people perceive May 1st as "grandpas' holiday with red flags" and find it irrelevant. For the business community, an extra day off can often be a headache and loss of profit, leading to calls that there are too many May holidays. In ultraconservative circles, one might even hear exotic complaints: some recall that the night before May 1st in Europe ...

... has increased, while the contribution of hydropower stations has decreased due to natural factors. Another significant event for the sector was the change in electricity tariffs. As of July 1, 2025, a planned annual price indexation for consumers and businesses was conducted: electricity tariffs (as well as housing and utilities) were raised by an average of 11-12% across the country. This increase, mandated by the government, is intended to help energy companies offset inflationary costs and invest ...

... increased, whereas the contribution of hydropower plants decreased due to natural factors. Another significant event for the sector was the change in electricity tariffs. Starting from July 1, 2025 , a planned annual price indexation for the population and businesses was conducted: electricity tariffs (as well as for utilities) increased on average by 11–12% across the country. Such a substantial increase, instituted by the government, is intended to help energy companies compensate for inflationary pressures ...

... temporarily undermine trust and price. Secondly, regulatory clarity in other regions: for example, the European Union is set to implement the MiCA regulatory package, which establishes clear rules for crypto-assets by 2025—this positively influences businesses associated with Ethereum and encourages European banks and companies to engage with ETH. Some countries in Asia and the Middle East (Singapore, UAE) are also showing a trend towards friendly regulation, which could attract new capital into ...

... earned more than forecasted. Despite retreating from last year's record levels, the oil and gas sector continues to generate a solid cash flow. Many companies maintain generous returns for shareholders (dividends, share buybacks), signaling confidence in business stability. At the same time, the industry has outlined further development paths, adapting to new challenges. A significant portion of additional income is directed towards investments not only in traditional oil and gas extraction projects but ...