15:00 | Ukraine plans to restore an additional 3 GW of energy generation by the end of the year: what has already been done and what steps lie ahead (E-News) Ukraine has a real opportunity to restore almost 3 GW of electric generation by the end of 2024, if the necessary financing is provided and appropriate repair works are carried out. This was announced by Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko during a briefing for international partners dedicated to the preparation of the Ukrainian energy sector for the autumn-winter period.
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18:00 19 Авг | Raiffeisen Bank limits currency transfers for Russians: what is changing (E-News) On August 15, 2024, the Russian subsidiary of the Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International announced the introduction of new restrictions on international currency transfers. From September 2 this year, individuals in Russia will no longer be able to make transfers in foreign currencies, with the exception of Russian rubles. This decision does not apply to large international companies.
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13:00 19 Авг | IMF publishes new report calling for significant tax on AI and mining (E-News) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new report calling for a significant electricity tax on cryptocurrency mining companies and data centers that support artificial intelligence (AI). According to the IMF report, it is proposed to establish a tax rate of 85% on the consumed electricity in these industries.
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