Ukraine

A school in the southwestern Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi reopened today after major upgrades funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Gymnasium No. 20 – a primary and middle school – underwent a €930,000 renovation that improved conditions for more than 400 students and teachers.

The European Union and Papua New Guinea (PNG) deepened their partnership, advancing key projects in port and water infrastructure. Both are part of the Global Gateway — EU’s strategy to deliver sustainable, high-quality infrastructure worldwide. The projects will modernise Rabaul port and expand access to safe water, boosting trade, climate resilience, public health and jobs.

Ukraine will receive extra European support for reconstruction through a new initiative to accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects in the country. The programme, called Ukraine FIRST, aims to ensure that projects receive funding and move ahead quickly.