Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists of 38 developed economies, including the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, and Japan.
Petrol prices rose by 22 cents in two weeks but are currently decreasing at a much slower rate than they increased. Economic reporter Saskia van Westhreenen explains the disparity between rapid price hikes following oil price increases and the slower relief felt by consumers when oil prices drop.
Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.