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Empty Old Town Square in Prague with Týn Church in the background — symbolizing the contrast between Czechia’s tourist appeal and the real economic hardships faced by locals

The Myth of a Decent Life: Why 63% of Czech Residents Cannot Afford Basic Comfort

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:58

Czech experts have calculated the real amount for a decent life: 48,336 CZK. The official minimum wage covers only 43% of these expenses, and 63% of working citizens live below this threshold. The main reason for the gap is the cost of housing in major cities. 🇨🇿💸🏠

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Woman at a gas station refueling her car and checking fuel cashback on her smartphone before the program ends in Ukraine

End of the Fuel Cashback Program in Ukraine: Deadlines, Results, and What to Do with Accumulated Funds

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:13

🚗 The fuel cashback program in Ukraine has officially ended! But you have time until June 30, 2026, to spend your accumulated funds. Find out how to use the money and what's next for the "National Cashback" program 💸🇺🇦

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Elderly woman with glasses looks at a smartphone, checking information about the status of a non-working pensioner and pension supplements in Ukraine

Pensioners in Ukraine: Why the 'non-working' status doesn't happen automatically and how to avoid losing allowances

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:02

Pensioners are losing money due to ignorance of one rule: the 'non-working' status is not assigned automatically! 📉 To receive allowances after resignation or closing a sole proprietorship (FLP), you must notify the Pension Fund within 10 days. We break down which documents are needed and how to avoid mistakes. 📝🇺🇦

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Ukrainian work book held in hand against a snowy backdrop of a government building, illustrating the transition to digital work books by 2026

Digital work book: why Ukrainians need to act before 2026

Economy 06/01/2026, 12:31

⚠️ By June 10, 2026, Ukrainians must digitize their work books, otherwise seniority and pensions may be recalculated downwards. Experts warn: without electronic records, the system will not see places of employment, which will affect sick leave payments as well. Make sure to check your documents before the deadline! 📄🇺🇦

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Aircraft refueling with aviation kerosene at the airport: illustration of Russia’s export ban on aviation fuel until 2026 due to shortage and refinery strikes

Export Ban on Jet Fuel Until 2026: Russia Closes Taps Due to Shortages and Attacks on Refineries

Economy 06/01/2026, 12:21

Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026 🛑✈️. The reason is a shortage in the domestic market due to attacks on refineries and a drop in oil processing to a 16-year low. The global market will hardly be affected, but domestic authorities fear a repeat of the gasoline crisis.

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Comparison of dollar and euro rates: hands holding 50 US dollars and 50 euros against an architectural background

The dollar stands still, the euro rises: where is it more profitable to exchange currency in early June

Economy 06/01/2026, 11:28

The dollar is standing still, while the euro is steadily creeping up towards the 52 hryvnia mark. We analyze rates in the largest banks and exchange offices: where is it most profitable to buy or sell currency right now. 📉💶💵

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Man refueling car at gas station amid rising gasoline prices in Ukraine on June 1

Gasoline prices rise, diesel prices fall: how fuel prices changed in Ukraine on June 1

Economy 06/01/2026, 11:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine have changed again: diesel has become cheaper, while gasoline has become more expensive. We analyze how much refueling now costs at SOCAR, Ukrnafta, WOG, and OKKO gas stations on June 1. ⛽🚗

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Shoppers select fresh fruits and vegetables in a supermarket amid rising bread prices and falling potato prices due to weather conditions and power outages in summer 2026

Bread prices rise, while potatoes get cheaper: how weather and power outages will change food prices in summer 2026

Economy 06/01/2026, 10:34

Summer 2026 will bring contrasts in food prices: potatoes and meat are getting cheaper, while bread and fruits may rise sharply in price due to frosts and power outages. RBC-Ukraine analysts warn of an apricot shortage and rising buckwheat prices. 🍞📉📈

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Man anxiously refueling car amid rising oil prices due to failed US-Iran negotiations

Oil surges: US-Iran talks collapse and worrying signals from China

Economy 06/01/2026, 02:34

Brent oil surged above $93 due to the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. 🛑 Trump failed to reach an agreement with Tehran, while regional escalation and a slowdown in China's economy have intensified panic in the markets. 📉🛢️

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Oil pumpjack in snowy terrain next to a sign reading 'Arkhangelskoye field — conservation', illustrating the impact of EU sanctions on Russia's oil sector

EU ready to freeze the price cap on Russian oil: details of the 21st sanctions package

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:41

The EU is preparing its 21st sanctions package and considering freezing the price cap on Russian oil at $44.1 due to rising global quotes. ⛽📉 Additionally, "shadow fleet" tankers and crypto operators helping to circumvent restrictions will be targeted. 🚢🚫

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Railway tracks symbolizing the new trade corridor between China and Kazakhstan, bypassing Russia

Trans-Caspian Breakthrough: China and Kazakhstan Build a New Trade Corridor Bypassing Russia

Economy 06/01/2026, 00:40

China and Kazakhstan are launching a massive program to develop the Trans-Caspian Corridor to bypass Russia in trade with Europe. $10 billion in investments, new trains, and ships — how the Middle Corridor is changing global logistics and hitting Russia's revenues 🚂🌍

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Senior citizen consulting with a PFRU employee about pension recalculation in Ukraine

Pension Recalculation in Ukraine: Who Will Receive More and How It Will Happen Automatically

Economy 05/31/2026, 20:55

🇺🇦 Automatic pension recalculation is starting in Ukraine using a new formula — without applications! 💰 The amount of the increase depends on seniority and official salary. Who will receive more — read in the article. #pensions #ukraine #pfu

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Refueling a car with diesel fuel at a gas station

Diesel Crisis: How Strikes on Refineries Deprived Russia of Millions of Tons of Fuel

Economy 05/30/2026, 14:10

Ukrainian strikes on refineries have dealt a crushing blow to diesel production in Russia: losses amounted to millions of tons over two months. Exports continue, but the domestic market risks running out of fuel during the field work season. 🚛🔥

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Shopping cart with gifts and colorful bags on a blue background — a symbol of retail transformation in Ukraine

Brands Leave and New Ones Arrive: How Retail is Changing in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 05/30/2026, 14:00

Reebok and Turkish chains have left Ukraine — but their place is already being taken by new players! 🛒🇺🇦 An expert explains why retail is not dying, but transforming. Read who is replacing those who left and how your shopping will change in 2026. #retail #ukraine #shopping

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Smartphone showing an Ukrsibbank card with the inscription 'Made in Ukraine' on the Diia app screen

National Cashback Expires: You Must Spend the Money by June 30

Economy 05/30/2026, 13:03

⏳ Urgent: "National Cashback" funds expire on June 30! Make sure to spend the funds from April purchases by this date, or they will return to the budget. Maximum refund — 3,000 UAH. 💸🇺🇦

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A shopper in a supermarket choosing fresh fruit, bananas, apples, and peaches are visible on the shelves

The Paradox of the Ukrainian Basket: Why Bananas Surpassed Apples in Popularity

Economy 05/30/2026, 11:00

Ukrainians are massively abandoning apples in favor of bananas. 🍌 Experts explain: the tropical fruit has become twice as cheap as the domestic one due to differences in seasonality. 🍎 What has changed in the consumer basket?

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Two employees discussing work at a modern gas station with columns and fuel nozzles

Fuel Revolution: Who Captured the Market After the Collapse of Kolomoyskyi's Empire

Economy 05/30/2026, 10:00

The Ukrainian fuel market has been reconfigured: after the collapse of the Privat empire, the main players became Ukrnafta and UPG. 🛢️ Networks are absorbing each other, and gas stations are turning into gastronomic hubs. Find out who now controls the fuel and why borscht is now sold at gas stations. 🍲

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Various vegetables, including onions, tomatoes, and cabbage, on a market stall on a sunny day

Summer Paradox: Why Vegetable Prices Won't Drop as We're Used To

Economy 05/30/2026, 09:55

The summer vegetable season of 2026 promises to be non-standard: prices will not drop sharply due to spring frosts, but remain 15% lower than last year. Experts warn of price stability for the "borscht set" instead of the traditional collapse. 🥕🥔📉

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