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Construction workers in helmets and masks working on site — illustrating rising demand for employment of people with disabilities in Ukraine

Labor Market in Ukraine: Salaries for People with Disabilities Rose by 26%, and Demand by 17%

Economy 07/01/2026, 10:04

The labor market in Ukraine is becoming more inclusive: over the year, the number of vacancies for people with disabilities grew by 17%, and salaries by 26%. 📈 The leader in pay is the plasterer with an income of 80,000 hryvnias. A shortage of personnel and social changes are pushing employers towards new hiring standards. 🏗️🤝

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Employer doesn't pay ESF: how to lose pension and sick leave benefits and what to do

Economy 07/01/2026, 09:54

Employer doesn't pay ESF — you lose not only your pension but also sick leave and maternity benefits. A lawyer explains how to properly demand compensation for damages and where to turn first. 📉💼 #Pension #ESF #Work

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Fuel nozzle labeled Super E10 inserted into car’s gas tank — visualizing Ukraine’s upcoming switch to eco-friendly E10 gasoline starting July 1

E10 Petrol in Ukraine: What Will Change for Drivers from July 1 and Why Prices Won't Rise

Economy 07/01/2026, 09:42

From July 1, a new E10 petrol standard with added bioethanol is introduced in Ukraine. Experts assure: this will not lead to price increases and is safe for all types of vehicles. 🛢️🚗

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Building of the pharmaceutical company «Darnitsa» with green flags and modern facade, symbolizing uninterrupted drug production after the strike

«Darnitsa» after the strike: production continues, no drug shortage expected

Economy 06/30/2026, 22:11

«Darnitsa» refutes rumors of drug shortages after the attack: production is operating in normal mode, supplies have not been stopped. The company's losses are estimated at tens of millions of hryvnias, but the staff was not harmed. 🏭💊🇺🇦

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Collage of groceries: shopping cart with vegetables and fruits, sack with staples, olive oil splash, and strawberries — illustration for article on food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 30

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 30: stability, bread price hike, and record discount on cereals

Economy 06/30/2026, 18:49

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 30: bread got more expensive, but cereals in 'Silpo' are 4 times cheaper than competitors! 🍞📉 Eggs have stabilized, and milk prices remained unchanged. We analyze where it is most profitable to shop. 🛒

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Smartphone showing Ukrsibbank app and 'Made in Ukraine' card — illustration for article on April national cashback

National Cashback: When April funds will arrive and what the program deadline is

Economy 06/30/2026, 18:30

Funds for the April "National Cashback" will arrive from July 3rd, and you must spend them by the end of the month! 🇺🇦💳 Find out where you can direct the funds and how not to lose your savings.

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Collage with a credit card, stacks of coins, a wallet with money, and a currency exchange rate chart, illustrating the NBU's reduction of the dollar and euro exchange rate on July 1

Dollar and Euro Drop: NBU Lowers Official Exchange Rates on July 1

Economy 06/30/2026, 17:29

NBU lowered the official exchange rate of the dollar and euro on July 1 💵📉. Experts forecast that until the end of summer, the dollar will not exceed 45.5 hryvnias in the absence of new shocks 🇺🇸🇪🇺.

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One hundred US dollars and a volatility chart of the dollar-to-hryvnia exchange rate, symbolizing market nervousness and approaching the 45 UAH mark

Dollar on the brink of 45 hryvnias: why you shouldn't fear sharp spikes, but the market remains nervous

Economy 06/30/2026, 14:52

The dollar may touch the 45 hryvnia mark, but sharp spikes are not expected. Serhiy Mametov, Vice President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, explained that the exchange rate is in "controlled flexibility" mode and depends on the war and Western aid. 📉💵

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Man refueling a blue BMW at a gas station in Moscow amid new fuel sales limits

Queues and jerrycans banned: Moscow introduces strict limits on petrol sales

Economy 06/30/2026, 14:45

Limits on refueling have been introduced in Moscow and the Moscow region: at Gazprom Neft and Lukoil gas stations, it is now impossible to buy more than 30 liters of gasoline per person, and filling jerrycans is completely banned. The reason is a sharp fuel shortage after strikes on refineries, causing gasoline prices to soar to a 20-year high. 🛢️🚫📉

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Hands holding US dollars against a stock market chart — illustrating price hikes in Ukraine due to dollar appreciation

Why Ukrainian Goods Are Getting More Expensive Along with the Dollar: An Explanation from a Banker

Economy 06/30/2026, 14:39

Why are Ukrainian goods getting more expensive along with the dollar? 🇺🇦💵 Serhiy Mamedov, Vice President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, explained how hidden costs for logistics and imported components affect the price of domestic products. Find out why prices don't change instantly and which goods depend on the exchange rate first. 📉📈

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Historic building with architectural details, symbolizing economic stability and the contrast between Ukraine and Russia

Financial Paradox: Ukraine Returns to 2022 Levels, While Russia Sets New Anti-Records

Economy 06/30/2026, 12:48

The financial systems of Ukraine and Russia are moving in different directions: in Kyiv, the stress index has returned to early 2022 levels against the backdrop of debt repayment, while in Moscow it is breaking anti-records and approaching the dangerous crisis line 📉🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Oil rig worker operating equipment amid falling oil prices due to concerns over Chinese demand

Oil Loses Value: Hopes for Doha Talks and Concerns Over Chinese Demand

Economy 06/30/2026, 12:28

Global oil prices have plummeted to near pre-war levels amid expectations of US-Iran talks in Doha. Brent and WTI are losing value as investors balance hopes for diplomacy with fears regarding demand from China. 📉🛢️🌍

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Hands holding US dollars and euros against a currency exchange rate chart — illustration for news on June 30 currency stabilization and comparison of rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank

Currency on June 30: Dollar and Euro Stabilized, and Where is it Cheaper to Buy — PrivatBank, Oschadbank, or Monobank

Economy 06/30/2026, 10:29

The Ukrainian currency market stabilized in the morning of June 30 🇺🇦💵. Average rates for the dollar and euro have hardly changed or decreased slightly. We analyze where it is currently most profitable to buy currency in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank 📉💶.

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Happy woman in a car holding keys to a new vehicle, illustrating the paradox of Ukraine's auto market in 2025

Why Ukrainians are massively abandoning new cars: the car market paradox in 2025

Economy 06/30/2026, 09:59

Ukrainians are massively abandoning new cars: in 2025, 1.1 million used cars were sold against 83 thousand new ones. We analyze why the secondary market is displacing dealerships and how demand has changed since 2008. 🚗📉

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Collage with oil rig, barrels, jerry cans and gas station illustrating gasoline price increase in Ukraine on June 30

Gasoline prices rise: how fuel prices at Ukrainian gas stations changed on June 30

Economy 06/30/2026, 09:55

Fuel prices in Ukraine: private networks hold prices, while «Ukrnafta» gets more expensive. 🛢️ Gasoline A-95 and Energy diesel have surged in price due to the end of the promotion, but regular diesel has become cheaper. We break down how much refueling costs now. ⛽🚗

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Workers on a production line sorting asparagus in Poland: an example of a sector where wage growth has slowed

The End of the 'Wage War': Why Income Growth in Poland Has Slowed and Which Sectors Remained in the Green

Economy 06/30/2026, 09:52

The 'wage war' in Poland has ended: income growth has fallen to a 5-year low of just 6.3%. Experts attribute this to the market exiting an overheated phase but warn about the impact of inflation and geopolitics. 📉🇵🇱

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Signing a labor contract: symbolizing the transition to the new Labor Code in Ukraine

The End of the KZOT Era: How the New Labor Code Will Change the Rules of the Game for Workers and Business in Ukraine

Economy 06/30/2026, 09:42

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to consider a new Labor Code, which will replace the outdated Soviet KZOT. 📜 The document introduces mandatory written contracts, fights shadow employment through civil law contracts, and legalizes remote work. Entry into force is planned for 6 months after the cancellation of martial law. 🇺🇦🏗️

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LNG carrier ship with tanks for liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the dock: symbol of Europe's growing dependence on US gas supplies

The Gas Trap of 2027: Why a Sudden Cut of Russian LNG Threatens Europe with a New Dependence on the US

Economy 06/29/2026, 22:07

The EU's plan to cut off Russian gas by 2027 has sparked debate: experts warn of the risk of replacing dependence on Moscow with dependence on the US. 🇪🇺🇺🇸 While Russian LNG imports are rising due to prices and the Middle East crisis, Madrid insists on sticking to the schedule. ⛽📉

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