{
  "id": 17085586,
  "title": "Govt gives entrepreneurs more time to set up shelters or safe spaces – Koretsky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/govt-gives-entrepreneurs-more-time-to-set-up-shelters-or-safe-spaces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1228285.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced that the government has extended the deadline for businesses to create shelters or safe spaces for their employees. Speaking on his Telegram channel, Koretsky stated that the postponement means the requirements are being waived, emphasizing that people's safety remains the top priority. The government initiated these changes two months ago, but noted that many businesses have not started complying with the basic safety regulations. Koretsky assured that the extension does not cancel the requirements; instead, it provides businesses with more time to establish shelters, which can include mobile structures. The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will provide further details on the specific requirements based on the number of employees and visitors at each location. It was emphasized that a shelter does not have to be on the business premises; a nearby suitable shelter can be used if it has sufficient capacity. The deadline for military administrations to collect data on compliance with the requirements was set for March 4, with further decisions to be made based on the results.",
  "summary": "The government is giving business owners more time to set up shelters or safe spaces, and has said that the postponement means the requirements are being waived, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian PM Serhiy Koretsky extended deadline for businesses to create shelters.",
    "Government waived requirements, prioritizing people's safety.",
    "Details on specific requirements to follow from Ministry of Economy and Internal Affairs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}