KYIV, March 5 - The government of Norway and other Scandinavian countries will additionally issue almost EUR3.8 million in 2018 to finance new projects aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of social facilities located in the conflict-affected eastern regions of Ukraine.

"The project of the Nordic Energy Efficiency and Humanitarian Support Initiative for Ukraine (NIU) provides for the reconstruction of public buildings to reduce energy costs for their heating, lighting and hot water supply, as well as the introduction of LED street lighting," the press service of the Ministry for Temporary Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons said.