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Tax Reform 2026: Who Will Save on Salary and How to Get a Tax Break

Economy 07/07/2026, 13:44

In 2026, Ukrainians with an income up to 4,660 UAH will be able to pay less taxes. 📉 The basic benefit will be 1,664 UAH, which will increase the net salary. ⚡️ However, it is important to know: the benefit is not accrued automatically; you must submit an application to your employer. 📄

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Pensions Without Checks: The Verkhovna Rada Equates the Rights of IDPs with Ukrainian Citizens

Economy 07/07/2026, 13:34

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law equating the rights of IDPs with Ukrainian citizens: separate rules for pension payments and the requirement to confirm the absence of payments from the Russian Federation are abolished. 🇺🇦💰 The law enters into force in 3 months, but some payments may be suspended in July due to outdated data. 🏠

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Errors in utility bills: a step-by-step guide on how to get a recalculation

Economy 07/07/2026, 13:18

Inflated amount in the bill? A lawyer explains how to properly get a recalculation of utility services. The main mistakes that prevent getting money back and instructions on submitting a written application. 💸📝 #Utilities #LegalAid

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Package damaged or lost: How to legally get compensation and protect your rights

Economy 07/07/2026, 13:08

Package arrived damaged or got lost? The State Consumer Protection Service explains how to legally get compensation and not lose money 💸. Find out which documents need to be saved and how to insure valuable items when sending. 📦📝

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Survivor's Pension: Who is Eligible for Payments and How Not to Miss the Deadline

Economy 07/07/2026, 13:04

A survivor's pension is not automatically granted to all relatives. RBC-Ukraine, citing the Pension Fund of Ukraine, has explained the conditions for receiving payments, the deadlines for submitting applications, and the dependence of the amount on the number of incapacitated family members. ⚖️💰

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Explosive Risk: EU Intelligence Reveals Hidden Crisis in Russian Banks

Economy 07/06/2026, 22:10

EU intelligence has warned of a hidden crisis in Russian banks: the war economy and rising household debt create an "explosive" risk. 📉🇷🇺 New sanctions could affect over 100 banks, while the country's GDP faces a sharp decline. 💸

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Water costs more than gasoline: petition submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers demanding a freeze on water supply tariffs

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:50

Water prices in Ukraine are rising by multiples: in Dnipro, the tariff increased by 160%, while in other cities it reached 150 UAH per cubic meter. 🚰 A petition has appeared on the Cabinet of Ministers' website demanding a price freeze or a single state limit, as local tariffs have become unaffordable for the population during the war. ⚖️

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Subsidy in a smartphone: how Ukrainians apply for assistance online and how long to wait for a decision

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:32

You can now apply for a subsidy in Ukraine online in 30 minutes, but you will have to wait up to a month for a decision. Find out how to track the application status via «Diia» and hotline numbers, as well as who needs to contact the PFU independently. 🏠📱💰

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Food prices in Ukraine: eggs are getting cheaper, while bread and milk prices remain stable

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:26

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs have noticeably become cheaper in ATB and Silpo, while bread and milk prices remain stable. In the buckwheat segment, price variations persist, but it is most advantageous to buy with a bonus card. 🛒📉

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Dollar holds, euro drops: NBU fixes rates for July 7 and gives summer forecast

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:01

The NBU fixed the dollar rate at 44.56 UAH, while the euro dropped by 16 kopecks. Experts forecast stability in the foreign exchange market in July but warn of increased demand in the second half of August due to winter preparations. 💵📉

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Vegetables are getting cheaper, while berries are getting more expensive: how food prices in Ukraine have changed over the week

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:51

Vegetable prices in Ukraine have changed again: potatoes and corn have become cheaper, while garlic and berries, on the contrary, have become more expensive. Let's figure out which products have become more affordable and for which you will have to pay more. 🥔📉🍓📈

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Cancellation of parcel benefits: The Verkhovna Rada will postpone the IMF condition to the end of the year

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:37

The head of the tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, admitted that the abolition of benefits for parcels up to 150 euros will not be adopted in July, but closer to the end of the year. This is an IMF condition for receiving financing, but the law will only come into force in 2027. 📦🇪🇺

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Stability at gas stations: fuel prices in Ukraine after the holidays

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine remained stable after the holidays. Major networks did not change their price lists, but autogas became cheaper at "Ukrnafta". 📉⛽️

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490,000 square meters in ruins: how Kyiv's logistics sector survives Russian strikes

Economy 07/06/2026, 18:43

Approximately 490,000 sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed in Kyiv due to Russian strikes. 🏭💥 The logistics market is forced to hide object locations on maps and change security rules, but continues to recover: in 2026, almost 100,000 sq. m are planned for renovation. Demand remains critical, and vacancy is dropping to 3%. 📉📦

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Pepco Group enters the Ukrainian market: Polish retailer ready to fill the niche left by IKEA

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:50

Polish retailer Pepco Group has officially announced plans to enter the Ukrainian market in October 2026. The company intends to occupy the home goods and decor niche that Swedish IKEA has not yet returned to. Ukraine will become the 20th European market for the group, which already unites more than 4,000 stores. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🏠

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Hryvnia Strengthens: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 6

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:24

Hryvnia strengthens: dollar and euro become cheaper in banks and exchange offices on July 6 📉💵. We analyze current rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank. Find out where it is most profitable to exchange currency today! 💶📊

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Who is actually exempt from land tax in Ukraine: clarifications from the State Tax Service

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:58

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has clarified: only pensioners by age are exempt from land tax. Pensions for disability or length of service do not grant the right to a benefit. Find out how to properly complete the documents and what alternatives exist. 🏡💰 #taxes #pensions #landtax

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IDP payments in July: amounts preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to formalities

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:39

IDP payments in July will be preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to untimely data updates. For resumption of payments, the income criterion is critical — no more than 10,380 hryvnias per person. Also, a pilot project for social housing for displaced persons has launched. 🏠💸

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