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Seasonal boom: in Ukraine 15 candidates for one position, while salaries in the West reach 29,000 hryvnias

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:31

🔥 Seasonal boom in Ukraine: 15 people compete for one position! In May 2026, record salaries of up to 29,000 hryvnias are offered in the West, while the labor market is shrinking in frontline zones. We analyze where to find work and how much they pay. 🇺🇦💰

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Not enough work experience for a pension: how to legally buy years in Ukraine and how much it costs

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:27

Not enough work experience for a pension? In Ukraine, you can legally buy the missing years through voluntary insurance. We tell you how much a month of work experience costs in 2026 and what benefits exist for veterans and those who worked abroad. 🇺🇦💰📉

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300 Billion in Debt: How the Consumer Credit Crisis Threatens China's Economic Recovery

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:11

China faces a crisis: the population has accumulated $300 billion in non-performing loans. 📉 This threatens Beijing's plans to recover the economy through domestic demand. Despite record industrial profits, retail sales are falling, and banks are forced to freeze debts. 🏦🇨🇳

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Oil Plunges 17%: AMCU Demands Immediate Gas Price Cuts from Service Stations

Economy 06/17/2026, 23:30

AMCU Head Pavlo Kyrylenko demanded immediate gasoline price cuts from gas stations due to a 17% drop in global oil prices. ⛽️📉 While diesel has become cheaper, gasoline prices remain stable, which the regulator considers unacceptable. Operators have been warned of fines for collusion. 🚫💰

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Budget Declaration 2027–2029: Accelerating GDP Growth, Rising Wages, and Two Security Scenarios

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:43

🇺🇦 New Budget Declaration 2027–2029: GDP growth up to 6.7%, wage increases, and two security scenarios. Social standards will grow at an accelerated pace, while support for veterans and migrants will continue. 💰📈

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New payment rules: how assistance for veterans and those injured at CI will change

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:30

The government has simplified the process of obtaining sick leave for veterans: seniority is now calculated over 2 years, not 1. In addition, the circle of recipients of assistance for those injured at critical infrastructure facilities has been expanded. 🇺🇦💰

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Fuel Collapse: Russia Imports Gasoline from Asia for the First Time in Decades Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:09

Russia is importing gasoline from Asia for the first time in decades due to a critical shortage following drone attacks on refineries. The country has imposed an export ban on fuel, allowed the production of "dirty" gasoline, and set refueling limits of 30 liters. 🛢️🚫🚗

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Dollar rises again, euro falls: new official exchange rates from NBU on June 18

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:21

NBU updated exchange rates on June 18: the dollar rose to 44.80 UAH, while the euro fell to 51.93 UAH. 💵📉 The regulator also reminded that currency exchange can be canceled within 15 minutes if you change your mind. 🏦⏱️

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Where is it cheapest now: monitoring food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 17

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:11

Where is it best to buy groceries now? 🛒 RBC-Ukraine analyzed supermarket prices on June 17. Eggs continue to get cheaper, while prices for oil and milk have stabilized. Read the full report on how expenses for the basic shopping basket have changed. 📉🥚🥛

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Record fine for Sabre: how the British giant tried to bypass sanctions against 'Ural Airlines'

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:07

The British subsidiary of Sabre has been fined more than £1 million for violating sanctions against 'Ural Airlines'. The company attempted to receive payments through banks outside the UK, which the regulator classified as evasion. This is a record fine for violating anti-Russian restrictions in the country. 🇬🇧✈️🚫

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Odesa: Real Estate Market Grows Despite Risks — Rent Soars 36%, Apartments in Prymorsky Reach $136k

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:00

🏠 Odesa's market grows against all odds: rent soared 36%, and apartments in Prymorsky reach $136k. Business class in new developments rose by 22%. 📈

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Price Fixing for a Year: How the New Auction Mechanism Will Save Ukrainian Business from Tariff Spikes

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:56

Ukraine is launching auctions to fix electricity prices a year in advance. This will allow businesses to plan expenses and protect against seasonal tariff spikes. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that prices for ordinary citizens remain unchanged for now. ⚡🏭

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Repayable Grant: How Ukrainian Enterprises Can Restore Production After Attacks and Retain Staff

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:19

Ukrainian enterprises affected by attacks will receive grants for restoration and staff retention. The program's uniqueness lies in the fact that funds are returned not in cash, but through taxes over three years. ⚡️🏭

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Supply Chain Collapse and 500 Million UAH in Losses: Why the November 2026 Launch of 'eExcise' Puts the Market at Risk

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:06

The launch of the 'eExcise' system in November 2026 threatens a collapse of the legal market and budget losses of 500 million UAH per day. The General Director of JTI Ukraine warned that retail is not ready: less than 1% of sellers are registered in the system. 🚨📉 #eExcise #Economy

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Shadow Threat: How Illegal Tobacco in Ukraine Could Cost the EU Billions

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:02

Illegal tobacco in Ukraine has reached 17.6% of the market and threatens EU integration. Alexander Farkosh (JTI) warned: opening borders could cost the EU billions of euros due to contraband. 🚬📉 Ukraine's budget has already lost 26.5 billion hryvnias, and the vape market has almost completely gone into the shadows.

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Poland changes the rules of the game: from July 2026, civil law contracts will become employment contracts

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:51

⚠️ From July 8, 2026, Poland is tightening control over employment contracts. The Inspectorate will be able to forcibly reclassify civil law contracts into employment contracts. Experts warn: employers may begin to cut foreign employees to avoid fines. 🇵🇱📉

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Exchange rates on June 17: Dollar and Euro hold steady as banks adjust exchange conditions

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:44

Stability in the currency market: Dollar and Euro hold steady in familiar ranges. 💵🇪🇺 We analyze where in banks and exchange points the most profitable buying and selling rates are today. Read the details in our article! 📉📊

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Dnipro and Kharkiv united by a new high-speed route: how passenger life will change

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:32

🚆 Ukrzaliznytsia has launched a new direct train between Dnipro and Kharkiv! Travel time has been reduced to 4 hours — now you can travel and return on the same day. Tickets are already on sale! 🎫🇺🇦

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