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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The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to consider a new Labor Code, which will replace the outdated Soviet KZOT.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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Man working on a laptop by candlelight, illustrating the situation of evening power outages in Ukraine due to heat and grid overload.

Heat and schedules: why power is cut off in the evening, not during the day, in Ukraine

Economy 06/29/2026, 21:12

Tomorrow in Ukraine, power will be cut off in the evening due to heat and increased load on the grid. No problems are expected during the day, but experts advise shifting the use of air conditioners to 10:00–16:00. 🔌☀️

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Vegetable market in Ukraine: vendors and customers among a rich selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, including apricots and cherries

Apricots and cherries plummet in price: how the vegetable and fruit market in Ukraine changed over the week

Economy 06/29/2026, 20:37

🍑 Apricots and cherries have become almost half as cheap — mass harvesting has begun! Cucumbers and zucchini have also become more affordable, but new harvest carrots have become more expensive. Read the full price review for the Ukrainian market 🥕🍅

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Ukrposhta changes tariffs: delivery to villages will become cheaper, while courier delivery will become more expensive

Economy 06/29/2026, 20:20

Ukrposhta is changing the rules of the game: from July 1, 2026, the surcharge for delivery to villages and lockers is abolished, but courier delivery will become 5 hryvnias more expensive due to rising fuel prices. 📦🚚

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Shopping cart with vegetables, bread, eggs, meat and olive oil — products whose prices in Ukrainian supermarkets are changing: some have risen, others remain stable

Prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: what has become more expensive and what has remained at the same level

Economy 06/29/2026, 17:14

Prices on products have been updated in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs have become more expensive, while bread and grains show a spread in cost. Dairy products and oil have remained at the same level. We analyze where it is currently more profitable to buy food 🛒🥚🍞

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Customers in an Oschadbank branch: staff and visitors continue working with AC on, despite warnings of service disruptions due to heatwave and power supply issues

Oschadbank warns of service disruptions: cause is heat and power supply issues

Economy 06/29/2026, 17:11

Oschadbank has warned of temporary service disruptions due to abnormal heat and power supply issues. Technical specialists are working to restore stability by the end of the day. 💸⚡️

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Rising currency rate graph with dollar and euro symbols, stacks of cash and coins — illustration of NBU rate impact on store prices on June 30

Dollar stalls, euro creeps up: how the NBU exchange rate on June 30 affects store prices

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:51

The dollar has stalled at 44.84 UAH, while the euro continued to rise to 51.16 UAH. Experts explained which goods will get more expensive first and why prices in stores do not change instantly. 📉📈

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Red Scania truck on the road near the Romanian border crossing Siret, where vehicles are stopped due to extreme heat

Heatwave at the Border: Trucks to be Stopped at the Ukrainian-Romanian Border Due to Extreme Temperatures

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:18

Truck traffic at the border with Romania will be stopped due to heat 🔥. From 12:00 to 20:00 on June 29 and 30, the "Krasnoilsk" and "Porubne" border crossings will close to trucks due to the risk of asphalt damage. Temperatures in the Right-Bank region will rise to +38°C due to African air 🌍🚛.

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Wallet with hryvnias, credit card, and dollar exchange rate chart: visualization of experts' forecast on the 45-hryvnia psychological barrier

The 45 UAH Psychological Barrier: Expert Forecast on the Dollar Exchange Rate and Savings Strategies

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:15

The dollar is back at the psychological mark of 45 UAH: experts explain why sharp spikes are not expected and how the exchange rate affects prices in stores. We analyze what is more profitable for savings — buying foreign currency or a hryvnia deposit at 17% per annum. 💰📉

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Digital exchange rate board in a Ukrainian bank showing USD/UAH rates in early July 2026: buy 44.50, sell 45.20 — spread of 0.70 UAH, illustrating widening gap unfavorable for citizens

Spread widening in Ukrainian banks: why the dollar rate will become less favorable for the population in early July 2026

Economy 06/29/2026, 15:27

In early July 2026, a widening of the spread in the currency market is expected in Ukrainian banks 💱. Banks plan to lower the dollar purchase rate to 44.50 UAH and raise the selling rate to 45.20 UAH to minimize risks 📉📈. Experts call this an adaptation to macroeconomic factors, not a crisis 🏦.

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Map of the bypass route for Palanka via highway M-15 in the Odesa region

Palanka Bypass: How the New M-15 Highway Will Change Logistics and Security in the Odesa Region

Economy 06/29/2026, 15:24

The Odesa region is launching the construction of the M-15 bypass highway to eliminate dependence on transit through Palanka. 🚧 The new route, about 10 km long, will cost 10–20 billion hryvnias and will solve problems with cargo delays and border security. 🇺🇦🚛

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Police officer stopping a white MAN truck with a red container on a road in the Odesa region due to heavy truck movement restrictions in the heat

Heat mode on the roads of the Odesa region: how asphalt dictates traffic rules for heavy trucks

Economy 06/29/2026, 15:10

The Odesa region has introduced a ban on heavy truck traffic when temperatures exceed +28°C. 🚛🚫 The regime is in effect from 10:00 to 22:00 to protect asphalt from deformation. Find out who falls under the restrictions and what exceptions exist for important cargo. 🌡️🛣️

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Historic building in Kyiv symbolizing resilience of Ukrainian business during war and growth in lending

Credit boom in wartime: why Ukrainian businesses continue to borrow money

Economy 06/29/2026, 15:00

Ukraine has recorded a record 15-year growth in lending: the hryvnia portfolio is increasing by more than 30% annually. 📈 Businesses are actively borrowing for production modernization despite the war and a high refinancing rate of 15%. 💸 The NBU notes a historically low level of defaults.

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Smartphone with social media folder against Australian flag — illustrating new Big Tech fines in Australia

Australia doubles fines for Big Tech: how $99 million changes the rules of the game in social media

Economy 06/29/2026, 14:54

Australia has doubled fines for Big Tech — now up to $99 million for allowing children into social media 🚫📱. Independent audits show that 85% of teenagers bypass blocks despite the ban. Australia's experience is already being copied by the UK, France, and Canada 🌍📉

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Ukrposhta and Etsy: How Automation Will Transform the Export of Ukrainian Goods

Economy 06/29/2026, 14:23

🇺🇦 «Ukrposhta» has become an official partner of Etsy — now Ukrainian sellers get automation for orders, labels, and customs procedures! 💼📦 More sales, less paperwork — exporting is easier than ever. #Ukrposhta #Etsy #Export #Business

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Tired entrepreneur at a laptop in a cafe, embodying the stress from new banking restrictions for sole proprietors

New rules for sole proprietors: banks may introduce transfer limits for companies in the risk group

Economy 06/29/2026, 11:56

Banks may introduce transfer limits for sole proprietors in the risk group. Experts clarify: only those whose operations do not match their business profile are affected. Transparency is the main tool for protecting the entrepreneur. 💸📉

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