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Dump truck and excavator at a quarry, ore mining in Ukraine

Export Catastrophe: How EU Tariffs and Port Attacks Crushed Ore Mining in Ukraine

Economy 08/14/2026, 12:54
📉 Iron ore exports from Ukraine plummeted by 27.3% in the first 7 months of 2026. The cause was a 'triple blow': new EU duties, the CBAM environmental tax, and the blockade of ports by Russia. The tragedy with the bulk carrier 'Golden Leo' finally undermined the confidence of shipping companies. Experts predict the shutdown of 50% of industry enterprises. #Economy #Ukraine #Metallurgy
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Woman walks past a Wildberries store — symbol of civilian commerce, against which Russia launched its military analog 'Roy.Market' to supply the front

«Roi.Market» exits pilot: how Russia created a military analog of Wildberries and what it means for the front

Economy 08/14/2026, 10:45
🇷🇺 Russia has taken the military marketplace «Roi.Market» out of pilot mode. The CBST platform now allows sellers to independently manage goods for drones and equipment. This is a response to Ukrainian DOT-Chain and Brave1 Market. 📉 Commission is lower than Wildberries, but logistics is at the seller's expense. 🚚 4PL model introduced: goods are stored with the seller, operators handle delivery. 🔒 Access is closed: only authorized users. 🔥 Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are striking Wildberries warehouses, forcing the company to move military goods to other categories.
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A woman works in a field in Poland, harvesting crops, illustrating the real situation with wages in agriculture in 2026

The 10,000 Zloty Illusion: The Real Picture of Salaries in Poland in 2026

Economy 08/14/2026, 08:18
🇵🇱 The average salary in Poland in 2026 almost reached 10,000 zloty, but this is an illusion: the real median salary is only 7,690 zloty. 📉 Half of the workers receive less than 7,700 zloty, and 40% — no more than 6,802 zloty. 💰 Income leaders: coal mining (16.9k) and IT (18.9k). 📉 Outliers: security (5.5k) and small business (median up to 4.8k). 👴 The highest salaries are among workers over 65, the lowest — among youth under 25. 📊 In 2026, employers have become more selective: salary growth is happening only where there is a labor shortage.
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Electrician checking an electrical panel and meter with a multimeter, illustrating equipment inspection for calculating electricity debts in Ukraine in 2026

Stolen meter or breakdown: how electricity debts are calculated in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 08/14/2026, 07:20
⚡️ What to do if the electricity meter is stolen or broken? RBC-Ukraine, citing "Prizkarpattyaoblenergo," reminded of the rules: 📝 You must immediately contact the service center and write an application. 💰 Accruals do not stop: you will have to pay based on average daily consumption. 🔧 The cost of replacement depends on the cause of the breakdown. Do not wait until the debt grows!
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Two elderly women planning their budget and putting money into a piggy bank, illustrating the topic of housing subsidies for non-working pensioners in 2026

Housing subsidies for non-working pensioners in 2026: simplified procedure and new requirements

Economy 08/14/2026, 05:29
🏠 Non-working pensioners in Ukraine can receive a housing subsidy if utility expenses exceed the mandatory payment. The procedure is simplified for single pensioners: only an application and a declaration are required. ⚠️ However, there are nuances: utility debts must be paid off or restructured, and if people are registered in the housing who do not live there, documents confirming their absence are required. 💡 In 2026, changes in water tariffs may affect the subsidy amount. Stay tuned for news!
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