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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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Diesel and autogas prices drop: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed after the weekend

Economy 06/29/2026, 11:27

Fuel prices in Ukraine have changed after the weekend: diesel and autogas have become cheaper at leading gas stations, while gasoline remains at the previous level. We break down how much refueling now costs at WOG, OKKO, and SOCAR networks. ⛽📉

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Heatwave and War: Ukraine's Power Grid on the Brink Due to Record Consumption

Economy 06/29/2026, 11:20

🔥 Heatwave + War = Overload of Ukraine's Power Grid. Every +3°C in Kyiv adds 100 MW of load. Part of the infrastructure is under repair, part is operating at the limit. Be prepared for outages — charge your power banks! ⚡️🇺🇦

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Dollar falls, Euro rises: current exchange rates in Ukrainian banks on June 29

Economy 06/29/2026, 11:14

Dollar falls, Euro rises: analyzing current exchange rates in Ukrainian banks on June 29 📉📈 The material contains fresh data on quotes in exchange offices and leading banks. Find out how much the currency costs today in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank 💸

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Hand holding house keys — symbol of housing rental in Kyiv, where prices have surged or dropped dramatically

House rental market in Kyiv: where prices have nearly doubled and where they have fallen

Economy 06/29/2026, 10:33

🏡 Renting houses in Kyiv and the suburbs has become 16% more expensive on average over the year, but in some districts — almost twofold! In Belohirka, the growth was 95%, in Hnydintsy — 75%. Meanwhile, prices fell in Vyshhorod and Irpin. Demand is uneven: frenzy in some places, slump in others. 📉📈 #realestate #rental #Kyiv

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Elderly man with a cane sits at a table with coins and a piggy bank, contemplating payments due on August 24

Money by August 24: Who Will Receive Payments Automatically and Who Needs to Visit the Pension Fund

Economy 06/29/2026, 10:29

The PFU explained who will receive a one-time payment by August 24 automatically and who needs to apply for money in person. Find out about payment deadlines until November and new opportunities for pensioners! 💰🇺🇦

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Man refueling a blue BMW at a gas station in Crimea amid fuel collapse and station closures following Ukrainian strikes

Fuel Collapse in Crimea: Mass Layoffs and Business Closures Amidst Ukrainian Strikes

Economy 06/29/2026, 10:15

The fuel crisis in Crimea has turned into an economic collapse: entrepreneurs are closing down, and drivers are being sent on unpaid leave. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike oil refineries, and fuel reserves on the peninsula are running out. 🛢️🚫

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Worker in protective gear removes oil spill from water surface, illustrating consequences of refinery attacks and threat to fuel market stability in Russia

Gasoline Crisis: How Russia is Trying to Stabilize Fuel Prices Amid Attacks on Refineries

Economy 06/28/2026, 18:17

Record gasoline prices and attacks on refineries have forced Russia to introduce strict measures: fuel imports, reduced exchange quotas, and manual limits on price spikes. The shortage has even affected oil-producing regions, forcing Moscow to request fuel from Kazakhstan. ⛽📉

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Close-up of Russian rubles: 10 and 50 ruble bills symbolizing economic burden and rising debt in Russia

45 Trillion Rubles: How Debt Swallowed Russia's Economy

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:40

The debt burden on Russians has reached 45 trillion rubles. Mortgages are consuming almost half of all obligations, while businesses owe the state 4 trillion. Experts speak of the economy approaching stagnation. 💸📉

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US dollar bills overlaid with stock market chart — visualizing July dollar-to-hryvnia exchange rate forecast

Hryvnia in July: Dollar and Euro Exchange Rate Forecast, Pressure Factors, and Savings Alternatives

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:36

An expert from Globus Bank has given a forecast for the hryvnia exchange rate in July: the dollar will remain in the range of 44.5–45.5 UAH, and the euro — 51–53 UAH. Sharp spikes are not expected, but inflation and military risks will influence the market. 💸📉

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People cooling down near an industrial fan against the backdrop of abnormal heat in Europe, illustrating the consequences of a heat dome

Heat as a Weapon: How a Heat Dome Paralyzed Europe's Power Grids and Skyrocketed Prices

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:32

🌡️ Heat in Europe paralyzes power grids: electricity prices in Britain have risen 6-fold, while in Germany they reached €545 per MWh. A heat dome stopped the wind and overheated reactors, putting the continent on the brink of a deficit. ⚡️📉

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Green fuel nozzle labeled Super E10, symbolizing the transition to eco-friendly gasoline in Ukraine starting July 1

E10 Petrol, New EU Rules and Evacuation: Key Changes in Ukraine from July 1

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:25

From July 1, important changes come into force in Ukraine: the new E10 petrol standard, new rules for sending parcels to the EU, the start of registration for electronic cabinets for applicants, and the mandatory evacuation of residents from border villages. ⛽📦🎓🚨

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Elderly man with glasses carefully reviewing pension documents while seated at a table with a consultant — illustrating self-calculation of pension payments in Ukraine

Age Pension in Ukraine: How to Calculate Future Payments Independently Without Visiting the PFU

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:21

You can now find out the amount of your future pension in Ukraine without queuing at the Pension Fund. 🇺🇦 The PFU explained how the online calculator for independent calculation of payments works. The pension amount depends on work experience and salary, while the gap between regions can reach 10 times. 💰📉

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Shock in Germany: Volkswagen Plans to Close Four Plants and Cut 100,000 Jobs

Economy 06/28/2026, 02:15

Volkswagen is preparing shock therapy: Oliver Blume's plan provides for the closure of 4 plants in Germany and the reduction of 100,000 jobs worldwide. 📉 Unions and the Lower Saxony government have already declared strong resistance. The conglomerate's shares have plummeted to 16-year lows. 🚗🇩🇪

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First in history: Ukraine takes control of $8.3 million in hackers' cryptocurrency

Economy 06/27/2026, 12:47

The General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine has, for the first time, put into circulation cryptocurrency worth $8.3 million seized from an international hacker group. The perpetrators attacked companies in Europe and the US, and the proceeds were laundered through real estate purchases in Ukraine. 🔒💸

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One hundred US dollars with overlaid stock market candlesticks, symbolizing the volatility of Ukraine's currency market in early July

Ukraine's currency market in early July: dollar and euro rate forecast amid 'changing calm'

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:48

💵 Ukraine's currency market will remain stable in early July: dollar — 44.6–45.25 UAH, euro — 51.5–52.5 UAH. Taras Lesovoy from Globus Bank explains why sharp jumps are not expected despite military risks and importer activity. 📉🇺🇦

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Teen employee at computer in office: illustration for article on protecting minors' wages under reduced work hours in Ukraine

Working at 16: How Ukrainian law protects teenagers' wages with a reduced schedule

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:34

Teenage work in Ukraine is strictly regulated by law: a reduced schedule is not grounds for a wage reduction. The State Employment Service reminded that employers are obligated to pay the full rate and ensure safety. 🇺🇦💰📚

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