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Saving work experience: Ukraine changes pension rules starting in August

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:30

Starting in August, Ukraine will change the rules for calculating pension seniority: years will now be counted even if the employer did not pay the USC. This will help many retire on time, although the amount of payments will depend on actual contributions. 🇺🇦👵💰

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Ukraine's Pension Fund launches remote social assistance application for non-working citizens

Economy 06/05/2026, 01:23

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has launched an online service for applying for social assistance. Citizens without pension rights and people with disabilities can now apply remotely via the portal using a QES. The income limit for receiving payments must not exceed 2595 UAH per month. 📉📄

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Dollar breaks 44.37 UAH: why the rate is rising and whether to expect devaluation of the hryvnia

Economy 06/05/2026, 00:16

📈 The dollar is rising again — 44.37 UAH. But this is not devaluation: an expert explains why the euro is more important for Ukraine and why it is too early to panic 💶🇺🇦

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Salaries in Ukraine 2026: Gender Gap up to 47% and Record Offers for IT Specialists

Economy 06/04/2026, 17:00

The average salary in Ukraine has risen to 28,885 hryvnias, but the gender gap in certain sectors reaches 47%. 📉 While the IT sector offers salaries up to 170,000 hryvnias, every sixth specialist lost their job over the year. 💻📉

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Inzhur launches mobile app: aiming for one million investors by 2028

Economy 06/04/2026, 16:53

Inzhur has launched a mobile app for investing in real estate and government bonds (OVGZ). In the first two days, it was downloaded by more than 15,000 users. The company's founder has set a goal to teach one million Ukrainians to invest by 2028 📱📈

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Technical dead end: Ukrainian business demands cancellation of forced wagon write-offs

Economy 06/04/2026, 16:35

Ukrainian business warns the government of the risk of losing a third of the wagon fleet due to outdated write-off rules. Industrialists demand a switch to the European model of assessing the technical condition of wagons to avoid a shortage of transport during the country's recovery period. 🚂📉

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E10 Petrol in Ukraine: Harmonization with the EU and Hidden Benefits for the Market

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:54

From July 1, Ukraine switches to E10 standard petrol, unifying the market with Europe. 🇺🇦⛽ Suppliers no longer need to order separate fuel batches, which will reduce logistics costs. For drivers, the changes will be unnoticeable: familiar A-95 markings will remain. 🚗

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E10 Petrol in Ukraine: Why Prices Won't Skyrocket and Engines Won't Break

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:30

Starting July 1, E10 petrol containing bioethanol is introduced in Ukraine. Experts assure: prices will rise imperceptibly, and modern engines will not suffer. We analyze what will change at gas stations and whether you need to change your car. ⛽🚗

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Oil Plunges: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire, Markets Await US-Iran Deal

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:14

Oil prices dropped sharply following news of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 🛑🇮🇱🇱🇧. Markets are awaiting a US-Iran deal and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz 🛢️. Trump suggested progress in negotiations could happen this weekend 🇺🇸🇮🇷.

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Currency rates on June 4: Dollar holds maximums, Euro depreciates in Ukrainian banks

Economy 06/04/2026, 15:00

At the beginning of the week, the Ukrainian currency market is showing divergent dynamics: the dollar has stabilized at peak values, while the euro has begun to decline in a number of banks. We analyze where it is most profitable to buy and sell currency today. 💵📉

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Fuel Price Reduction at Ukrnafta Gas Stations: What Changed in Fuel Costs in Ukraine on June 4

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:39

Fuel prices have changed in Ukraine: 95-octane gasoline has become cheaper at Ukrnafta gas stations, while other networks have maintained stability 🚗⛽ #Ukraine #GasStations #Fuel

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IMF gives the green light to raise the tax for Ukrainian banks to 50%

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:33

The IMF does not object to raising the profit tax for Ukrainian banks to 50%. The Fund has made concessions to Kyiv for the third time, despite risks to lending. The NBU and bankers are against it, but the authorities are considering this step to compensate for the reduction in external financing. 💸🏦

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Energy Crisis and Chinese Threat: Europe Prepares for the Loss of Millions of Jobs

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:27

The European Commission has warned of mass layoffs in the EU: due to energy prices and competition with China, millions of jobs are at risk. Industry and the automotive sector are suffering colossal losses, while a labor shortage is stalling investments. 📉🏭

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The Price of a Dream: In Which Regions of Ukraine Can You Save for an Apartment Fastest in 2026

Economy 06/04/2026, 14:19

Analysis of the Ukrainian real estate market for June 2026: in which regions can you save for an apartment fastest and why are prices in Khmelnytskyi rising the fastest? 🏠📉 We examine the gap in housing affordability between the West and East of the country. 🇺🇦

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Labor Shortage: Russia Bets on Indian Workers

Economy 06/04/2026, 00:50

Russia faces a shortage of 2.3 million workers and is betting on India: the flow of labor migrants has risen to 72,000. Sberbank has called for simplified entry, while authorities forecast a growth in demand for construction workers until 2030. 🏗️🇮🇳🇷🇺

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Strawberries are getting cheaper: prices dropped by 21%, but a new wave of decline is coming

Economy 06/03/2026, 23:39

Strawberries in Ukraine have dropped sharply in price: over the week, prices fell by 21% due to an influx of harvest from the south and competition with imports 🍓📉. Currently, a kilogram costs from 120 to 200 hryvnias, but experts predict a new price drop as early as next week with the arrival of open-field berries 🇺🇦🛒.

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