1+ week, 2+ day ago   (358+ words) In the Gaza Strip, Palestine, residents and carpenters are repurposing wooden pallets used to deliver humanitarian and commercial cargo into furniture, market kiosks, classrooms and temporary housing. This practice has become widespread due to a shortage of regular lumber and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1117+ words) In Ukraine, over the past year, firewood prices from private sellers have risen by 1.5 to 2 times in some regions. Specifically, in the Kyiv region, a cubic meter of oak firewood, which cost about 1,500–2,500 UAH last year, is now selling for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) Preparations for the 2026/27 fall-winter period are underway in Ukraine. As of August 1, nearly 60% of residential buildings, over 62% of social facilities, and more than 60% of boiler rooms have been prepared. Special attention is being paid to ensuring backup power supplies for…...