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Income Tax Refund for Education in 2025: Who is Eligible and How to Meet the Deadline

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:10

Employed Ukrainians can reclaim PIT for education in 2025 🎓💰. The declaration must be submitted by December 31, 2026, otherwise the right to a refund will be lost. The Ministry of Education has also confirmed that passing scores for elite specialties will not be lowered.

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War Rewrites Retail Rules: How 'Simi' and 'Blyzhenko' Chains Are Capturing the Ukrainian Market

Economy 07/03/2026, 18:50

Ukrainian retail is restructuring under the impact of war: 'Simi' and 'Blyzhenko' chains are showing record growth, opening hundreds of compact stores in the West. Leaders' revenue has grown by hundreds of percent, while developers are building small shopping centers to reduce drone attack risks. 🇺🇦🛒📉

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New conscription exemption rules for small farmers: how to maintain status and avoid mobilization

Economy 07/03/2026, 14:07

🚜 New exemption rules for small farmers: now regional criteria must be met. 📈 The number of exempted individuals has grown by 300,000 in a year. #Ukraine #Farmers #Exemption

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Dollar exchange rate in PrivatBank drops again: comparison with Oschadbank on July 3, 2026

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:58

PrivatBank lowered the dollar selling rate to 44.85 UAH, while at Oschadbank it remained at the level of 45 UAH. 📉💵 Find out where it is currently more profitable to buy and sell currency in the largest banks of Ukraine. #currency #privatbank #oschadbank #dollar

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Fuel Collapse in Novorossiysk: Gasoline Vanishes, Diesel Available Only with Special Cards

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:50

⛽ Gasoline ran out in Novorossiysk — diesel only with special cards. Reason: fuel outflow from Crimea. In Anapa, police and volunteers are on duty at gas stations. Putin called the problems "non-critical," but prices are hitting records 📈

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Selling inherited land without taxes: new rules and limits in 2024

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:43

How to sell inherited land without taxes? 🏡💰 We analyze the new rules: when you can get the full amount "in hand" and what limits apply in 2024. Read the details in the RBK-Ukraine material! #taxes #land #inheritance

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Major retail reshuffle: who will become the new king of Ukrainian supermarkets after the war

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:40

🛒 The Ukrainian supermarket market is awaiting a grand reshuffle. After the war, a triopoly will form: ATB, Fozzy Group, and Novus. But what will happen to regional chains and how will EU accession affect them? 🇪🇺📉 #retail #Ukraine #Novus #ATB #Fozzy

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Fuel Crisis Averted: Minister Sobolev on Ukraine's Fuel Supply Strategy

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:32

Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev announced no fuel deficit in Ukraine: the market is supplied, and logistics are working. 🛢️ Mobile gas stations are being implemented in frontline zones, and the WOG network is introducing a special operating mode. Drivers are advised to watch prices — the gap between networks allows for savings. 🚗💸

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250 UAH difference per tank: how to save on fuel in Ukraine before the weekend

Economy 07/03/2026, 12:53

Fuel prices in Ukraine before the weekend: where is it more profitable to refuel? 🛢️ The gap between private networks and "Ukrnafta" reaches 5 UAH per liter. You can save up to 250 UAH on a full tank! 💰

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Ukraine Recovery Forum: Government and Business to Set Priorities for Reforms and European Integration

Economy 07/03/2026, 12:56

The "Ukraine Recovery" forum will take place in Kyiv, where the government and business will set priorities for tax reforms and European integration. Participants will discuss fulfilling international obligations and the economic development strategy. 🇺🇦📉

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Divergent dynamics: the dollar is falling, while the euro is rising on the Ukrainian currency market

Economy 07/03/2026, 12:41

The Ukrainian currency market on the morning of July 3 showed divergent dynamics: the dollar is falling, while the euro is rising. 📉📈 We analyze where the most favorable rates are currently available in banks and exchange offices.

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Preferential pension and 60 years: why age does not guarantee recalculation and how to really increase payments

Economy 07/03/2026, 12:17

Reaching the age of 60 does not guarantee an automatic increase in a preferential pension — this is a myth debunked by the Pension Fund. Payments can really be increased only through the accumulation of seniority or annual indexation. We analyze how recalculation mechanisms work. 💸📉

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Electricity Tariffs in Ukraine: Fixed Until 2026 and IMF Conditions for Future Increases

Economy 07/03/2026, 11:52

In Ukraine, the electricity tariff is fixed until 2026, but the IMF requires a gradual price increase to restore the energy system. 🇺🇦💡 Increases will begin only after the implementation of new social support mechanisms for the population. ⚡

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HR Error and Lost Service Record: How to Prove Your Right to a Pension if the Enterprise No Longer Exists

Economy 07/03/2026, 11:31

Pension Fund refused to count service record due to an error in the employment book? Don't despair: even if the enterprise is gone, you can restore your service record through the archives or the court. We analyze which documents hold legal weight and how to prove your right to a pension. ⚖️📄

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Bread prices to rise: why Ukrainian bakeries are forced to increase prices by 5% in July

Economy 07/03/2026, 11:27

In July, bread prices in Ukraine are expected to rise by 5%. Bakers attribute the price hike to new personnel reservation rules requiring wage increases, as well as increased electricity costs due to the heat. 🍞📉

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Blow to the fuel system: Ukraine disables a key refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region

Economy 07/02/2026, 22:01

Ukraine has disabled a key refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region, exacerbating the fuel shortage in Russia. Gasoline prices are rising, and queues at gas stations are spreading across the country. 🚨🛢️

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Coffee soars to record highs: how climate anomalies in Brazil and India are reshaping market prices

Economy 07/02/2026, 20:58

Coffee and sugar prices have surged: climate anomalies in Brazil and India are hitting global reserves. 🌧️🌵 Rains in Minas Gerais have blocked harvesting, while drought in India has reduced sugar exports. ICE exchange prices are hitting records! ☕📈

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Brussels' Final Verdict: EU Court Upholds Record €4.125 Billion Fine for Alphabet

Economy 07/02/2026, 20:52

The EU Court has delivered its final verdict in the Google case: a fine of €4.125 billion is upheld. 🏛️📉 The Alphabet corporation lost its appeal for abusing Android's dominance. This concludes a long-standing investigation that began back in 2018. 🚫🤖

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