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Elderly woman calculating pension benefits with calculator, checking service-based pension amount in Ukraine 2024

Length of Service Pension in Ukraine: Who is Eligible and How to Apply for Payment in 2024

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:28

In Ukraine, a length of service pension is in effect — but only for certain professions and with special work experience 📜💼 Artists, teachers, doctors, and others can receive it before the general retirement age. Find out who is eligible and how to apply for payment 👇

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Yellow city bus in Kyiv illustrating the topic of summer passes for schoolchildren and cadets in 2026

Summer Travel Pass: New Payment Rules for Kyiv Public Transport for Schoolchildren and Cadets in 2026

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:24

🚌 In Kyiv, from July 1 to August 31, 2026, public transport fare rules are changing. Travel for schoolchildren will become paid, but with a 75% discount on passes. Cadets of military universities will pay on general terms. 🎓🇺🇦

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Worker at a Kazakhstani oil refinery adjusts a valve against a backdrop of industrial pipes, illustrating the impact of the strike on a Russian plant on oil production.

Energy Shock: How a Strike on a Russian Plant Crashed Oil Production in Kazakhstan

Economy 06/27/2026, 04:02

Drone strikes on the Orenburg GPP paralyzed operations at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field, cutting oil production by 25%. Russia, facing the destruction of refineries, is forced to urgently purchase gasoline from its neighbors. The energy crisis in the region is gaining momentum. 🛢️🚫🇷🇺

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Queue of drivers at a gas station in Sevastopol, where people are filling out documents and scanning QR codes to receive fuel due to imposed limits.

Fuel crisis in Sevastopol: how QR codes and limits save the city from shortage

Economy 06/26/2026, 23:27

🛑 Fuel rationing introduced in Sevastopol: starting June 27, gas stations enforce a 20-liter limit per vehicle and mandatory verification via QR codes. 📉 Cause: logistics breakdown via the Kerch crossing and damage to oil depots. 🚑 Special vehicles refuel without restrictions.

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Shock in Maranello: Ferrari veteran resigns following the failure of the Luce electric car presentation

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:45

A major resignation at Ferrari: Commercial Director Enrico Galera left his post following the failed presentation of the Luce electric car. Criticism of the design and price forced the brand to rethink its strategy and return to hybrids. 🏎️⚡️📉

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Physical Bitcoin coin in foreground with red glow, blurred crypto market chart with red and green candles in background — symbolizing BTC price drop below $60,000 and capital flight to AI stocks and bonds

Bitcoin crashes below $60,000: why investors are fleeing crypto for AI stocks and bonds

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:39

Bitcoin has crashed below $60,000, losing half its value from the 2025 peak. Investors are booking billions in losses and massively shifting capital into AI stocks and government bonds. We analyze the reasons for the crash and where liquidity is flowing now. 📉💸

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War for survival: Volkswagen prepares to cut 100,000 jobs and close factories

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:36

Volkswagen is preparing a massive restructuring: 100,000 jobs and factory closures in Germany are at risk. Oliver Blume is looking for ways to save the business against the backdrop of the loss of the Chinese market and US tariffs, but unions are ready to resist. 🚗📉🇩🇪

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Map of Europe showing the number of work hours needed to buy GTA VI. Ukraine is highlighted in orange with a value of 31.12 hours, the highest on the map.

32 hours of work for one game: how inflation and the lack of regional pricing put Ukraine last in Europe

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:32

Ukraine ended up in last place in the European purchasing power rating. 📉 To buy GTA VI, a Ukrainian resident needs to work 32 hours, while in Switzerland — only 2.66. The income gap and lack of flexible prices make digital products inaccessible for many. 🎮💸

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Binance is changing the game in Europe: what will change for users from July 2026

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:29

🚨 Binance is changing the rules in Europe: from July 1, 2026 — restrictions for users in France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. 🇪🇺 The MiCA regulation has come into force, Greece has dropped out of the license race. 💰 Funds can be withdrawn, but trading is restricted. Alternatives: Bitpanda, OKX, WhiteBIT. #Binance #MiCA #CryptoRegulation

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Logging in Russia: loading timber onto a truck amid 30% drop in sawnwood exports to China

Chinese market collapses: Russian timber exports to China drop by 30%

Economy 06/26/2026, 20:12

The Chinese market has sharply reduced purchases of Russian timber: exports fell by 30% at the beginning of 2026 📉. The main reasons are the real estate crisis in China and the complication of banking settlements. Forestry companies are looking for new sales markets in India and the Middle East 🌏🌲

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Man refueling a car at a gas station in Russia amid fuel collapse and declining oil production

Fuel Collapse in Russia: Production Drop, Gasoline Queues, and a Plea for Help to Kazakhstan

Economy 06/26/2026, 19:02

Russia on the brink of fuel collapse: gasoline production has fallen to a 21-year minimum, while prices are hitting records. Strict refueling limits have been introduced in the regions, and Moscow is asking Kazakhstan for fuel supplies. 🛢️🚫🚗

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Fresh bread and groceries in cart: rising prices on basic goods in Ukrainian supermarkets June 26

Bread and eggs have risen in price again: how prices in Ukrainian supermarkets changed on June 26

Economy 06/26/2026, 18:31

🍞 Bread and eggs have risen in price again in Ukrainian supermarkets! 🥚 Buckwheat in "Silpo" is 4 times cheaper than at competitors. Milk and butter — no changes. Read the full price breakdown for June 26 👇 #prices #groceries #ukraine

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Wallet with hryvnias, stacks of coins, currency exchange rate chart, and hands holding a smartphone — illustration for news on new USD and EUR rates from NBU on June 29

Dollar drops, euro soars: NBU sets new exchange rates for June 29

Economy 06/26/2026, 17:34

The NBU has set new exchange rates for June 29: the dollar fell to 44.85 UAH, while the euro rose to 51.13 UAH. Experts forecast stability in the market without sharp jumps, despite high demand from importers. 💵📉📈

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Russian rubles and coins symbolizing economic crisis and budget collapse in Russia

Budget Collapse: How War is Destroying Russia's Economy from Within

Economy 06/26/2026, 15:31

Russia's economy is effectively at a dead end: military spending has eaten up 75% of taxes, and the budget deficit exceeded planned figures by 60%. Experts note that 56 regions are already in deficit, and war financing is happening at the expense of destroying the civilian sector. 📉🇷🇺💸

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Passengers with luggage walk along the platform toward a blue UZ train — new high-speed route from Odesa to the coast

No traffic jams to the sea: «Ukrzaliznytsia» launches a new high-speed train from Odesa to the coast

Economy 06/26/2026, 15:13

«Ukrzaliznytsia» is launching a new air-conditioned train from Odesa to Karolino-Buhaz to save tourists from traffic jams 🚆🌊. The route is synchronized with the arrival of trains from Kyiv and Lviv for quick transfers. Tickets are already on sale! 🎟️

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Diesel and gas prices in Ukraine: fuel tanker, oil rigs and gas station nozzle against a backdrop of falling price charts

Diesel and gas prices drop: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed on June 26

Economy 06/26/2026, 15:06

Fuel prices in Ukraine have changed again! 📉 Diesel prices dropped at "Ukrnafta" and SOCAR gas stations, and the cost of autogas fell below 40 hryvnias for the first time during monitoring. Find out the current prices for June 26. ⛽🚛

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Yulia Sviridenko discusses IMF tranche and EU defense budget for Ukraine at conference

IMF Tranche and EU Defense Budget: Yulia Svyrydenko Reveals New Details of Financial Aid to Ukraine

Economy 06/26/2026, 14:56

Ukraine will receive a second tranche from the IMF of $690 million by mid-July. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the details of the agreement with Dan Coats and spoke about plans to use the funds for economic recovery. In parallel, an EU program of €90 billion is being implemented, including defense spending and budgetary support. 🇺🇦💰📈

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Teenager working on a laptop in an office with city skyline view — illustration for article on child labor laws in Ukraine

Working from age 14: what is allowed and what is prohibited by law in Ukraine

Economy 06/26/2026, 14:33

From what age can you officially work in Ukraine? 🇺🇦 The law allows employment from age 14, but only subject to strict safety conditions. We examine the norms and prohibitions 👇

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