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Street in Havana, Cuba: cyclist with a trailer against the backdrop of dilapidated buildings and classic cars, illustrating economic hardships and the exodus of international corporations

Mass Exodus: International Giants Leave Cuba Amid Economic Collapse and US Pressure

Economy 06/07/2026, 19:44

Cuba is experiencing an economic collapse: international giants Iberostar and Meliá are closing hotels, while Visa and Mastercard have stopped working on the island. Amid fuel shortages and increased pressure from the Trump administration, investors are mass-exiting Havana. 📉🇨🇺🚫

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Workers in green uniforms sorting asparagus at a Polish vegetable warehouse, illustrating the shift in labor resources

Workforce Shift in Poland: How Asian and South American Migrants Are Replacing Ukrainians in the Labor Market

Economy 06/07/2026, 01:17

Poland is changing its workforce policy: migrants from Asia and South America are replacing Ukrainian workers. Experts warn that Ukrainians returning to the country may not find their old jobs, and new residence rules will come into force in 2026. 🇵🇱🌍📉

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Woman with children standing in front of empty shelves in a supermarket in Crimea, illustrating the onset of food shortages.

Empty shelves and panic: food shortages begin in occupied Crimea

Economy 06/06/2026, 21:42

In occupied Crimea, against the backdrop of a gasoline shortage, food shortages have begun: sugar, cereals, and pasta are disappearing from shelves. Stores are introducing purchase restrictions due to panic and logistics problems. 🛒🚫

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LNG tanker at the dock, illustrating Europe's record purchases of Russian gas

The Energy Transition Paradox: Europe Saves Billions on Solar Power but Records Record Purchases of Russian Gas

Economy 06/06/2026, 18:50

Europe faces a paradox: solar energy saved the EU €12.8 billion, but Russian gas purchases are breaking records 🇪🇺🇷🇺. Germany increased imports by 72%, and Russia remained the second supplier despite plans to quit. The war in the Middle East only complicates the situation.

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A person holds a blue Ukrainian work record book in front of them, symbolizing the transition to a digital system for tracking work experience

Digitization of employment records in Ukraine: 2026 deadline and preservation of work experience

Economy 06/06/2026, 18:12

By June 10, 2026, Ukrainians need to digitize their paper employment records. But don't worry: if you miss the deadline, your work experience won't be lost. We explain how to submit documents and what to do if archives are lost. 🇺🇦📄

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Analyst reviewing stock market data over US dollar bills — symbolizing hryvnia rate forecast and best deposit conditions

Stability despite risks: forecast for the hryvnia exchange rate and the best deposit conditions for next week

Economy 06/06/2026, 17:57

The Ukrainian foreign exchange market will remain stable next week: the NBU is curbing speculation, and exchange rate fluctuations will not exceed 1.5%. Experts advise against holding savings in foreign currency and recommend opening deposits at 15% per annum, as rates will remain stable until 2027. 💰📉

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Shoppers in a Sevastopol supermarket choose products at inflated prices amid a logistics collapse

Food and fuel rationing: how strikes on logistics are destroying the economy of occupied Sevastopol

Economy 06/06/2026, 03:08

Ration coupons for food and fuel have been introduced in Sevastopol due to supply disruptions. Strikes on logistics and refineries have led to shortages: stores have limits on oil and pasta, and gasoline is sold only by coupon. 🛑🛒

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Vladimir Putin speaks at SPIEF'26, discussing economic prospects despite discrepancies with real data.

Economic Divide: Why Putin's Optimism at SPIEF Does Not Match the Real Data

Economy 06/06/2026, 02:34

Putin's optimistic speeches at SPIEF sharply contrast with real data: Russian budget revenues fell by 40%, and the deficit exceeded $80 billion. Experts are noting signs of a systemic crisis and the flight of foreign investors. 📉🇷🇺

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Dollar rate decline: falling chart overlaid on $100 bill with Franklin portrait

Dollar and Euro Exchange Rates on June 8: NBU Records Decline, Analysts Forecast Stabilization

Economy 06/06/2026, 01:31

The NBU recorded a decline in the dollar and euro exchange rates on June 8: the dollar fell to 44.35 UAH, the euro — to 51.63 UAH. Experts forecast stabilization and consider the 45 UAH mark unlikely without external shocks. 📉💵

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Bank cards placed over Ukrainian banknotes symbolize the shift to cashless payments in 2026

Ukrainians are ditching cash: how payment habits changed in 2026

Economy 06/06/2026, 01:01

Ukrainians are rapidly ditching cash: in the first quarter of 2026, the share of non-cash operations reached 96%. 📉 Cash is being displaced by smartphones and contactless cards, while the average check in stores has grown by almost 50 hryvnias. 💳📱

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One hundred US dollars and hryvnia banknotes symbolize Ukraine's international reserves of $45.7 billion

$45.7 billion: How Ukraine's international reserves changed in early June

Economy 06/06/2026, 00:05

Ukraine's international reserves on June 1, 2026, amounted to $45.7 billion. In May, they decreased by 5.2% due to NBU interventions and external debt payments, but remain sufficient to cover imports for almost 5 months. 💵📉

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Worker in a yellow vest manages carts with boxes in a warehouse, symbolizing logistics and economics in the context of the IMF news and taxes for Ukraine

IMF Makes Concessions: Risk of Losing $686 Million for Ukraine Removed Due to Tax Law Deadline Extension

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:35

The IMF has made concessions to Ukraine and extended the deadline for adopting the parcel tax law until the end of July. This decision removes the risk of losing the second loan tranche of $686 million. The Fund acknowledged that the Rada needs more time to gather votes but warned: this is the last extension. 💸📦🇺🇦

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One hundred US dollars against the backdrop of a stock exchange board with exchange rates, symbolizing the rise in the dollar and euro rates in the Ukrainian market at the beginning of Friday

Ukraine's currency market at the start of Friday: dollar and euro hit new highs, banks adjust rates

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:24

Ukraine's currency market on Friday: dollar and euro rise, banks adjust rates 💵📈 The average dollar rate in exchange offices rose to 44.30 UAH, euro — to 51.85 UAH. Oschadbank offers the most favorable conditions for buying euros, while PUMB — for selling dollars. Read the full breakdown of rates in major banks 👇

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Man refueling a car with gas at a gas station, illustrating the price drop of autogas in Ukraine on June 5

Gasoline prices drop: what changed at Ukrainian gas stations on June 5

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:04

Gasoline prices have dropped at Ukrainian gas stations: fuel became 1 UAH cheaper in three major networks. Meanwhile, gasoline and diesel prices remained unchanged. 🚗⛽️

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Handover of house keys with a house-shaped keychain — symbol of acquiring housing via Ukraine’s «єОселя» program where mortgage is cheaper than rent

Mortgage Cheaper Than Rent: In Which Ukrainian Cities Is the 'єОселя' Program More Advantageous Than Renting

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:01

Mortgage Cheaper Than Rent: In western Ukrainian cities, the 'єОселя' payment is already lower than the cost of renting an apartment. In Uzhhorod, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, buying housing is more profitable than renting, whereas in frontline regions, renting remains significantly cheaper. 🏠💰

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Five-pound Bank of England note featuring Winston Churchill, soon to be replaced by a beaver-themed design

Britons vs. Beavers: Why the Bank of England Decided to Remove Churchill from Banknotes

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:36

The Bank of England proposed replacing Churchill with a beaver and a frog: Britons are shocked by the idea of drawing animals on pounds instead of historical figures. 🇬🇧🐸🦫 Voting has already begun, but conservatives demand that war heroes remain on the money.

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Elderly man reviewing subsidy documents with assistant, discussing automatic extension of payments from May 2026

Subsidies from May 2026: who will have payments extended automatically and who will have to go to the PFO

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:33

Subsidies from May 2026 will be extended automatically, but there are exceptions! 🏠💰 Find out who will have to submit a new application to the PFO and how changes in family composition affect payments. #subsidies #utilities #pfoukraine

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Elderly woman counting coins on a table with documents, illustrating the topic of pension reform in Ukraine

Saving work experience: Ukraine changes pension rules starting in August

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:30

Starting in August, Ukraine will change the rules for calculating pension seniority: years will now be counted even if the employer did not pay the USC. This will help many retire on time, although the amount of payments will depend on actual contributions. 🇺🇦👵💰

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