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Subsidy in a smartphone: how Ukrainians apply for assistance online and how long to wait for a decision

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:32

You can now apply for a subsidy in Ukraine online in 30 minutes, but you will have to wait up to a month for a decision. Find out how to track the application status via «Diia» and hotline numbers, as well as who needs to contact the PFU independently. 🏠📱💰

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Collage of food items: apple, bread, milk, pasta, oil, canned goods and shopping cart — illustration for news about food prices in Ukraine

Food prices in Ukraine: eggs are getting cheaper, while bread and milk prices remain stable

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:26

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs have noticeably become cheaper in ATB and Silpo, while bread and milk prices remain stable. In the buckwheat segment, price variations persist, but it is most advantageous to buy with a bonus card. 🛒📉

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Rising dollar exchange rate graph, stacks of USD and EUR, calculator and globe — illustration for news on July 7 currency rates and NBU summer forecast

Dollar holds, euro drops: NBU fixes rates for July 7 and gives summer forecast

Economy 07/06/2026, 20:01

The NBU fixed the dollar rate at 44.56 UAH, while the euro dropped by 16 kopecks. Experts forecast stability in the foreign exchange market in July but warn of increased demand in the second half of August due to winter preparations. 💵📉

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Vendor at a Ukrainian market with vegetables: peppers, eggplants, zucchini, prices on signs

Vegetables are getting cheaper, while berries are getting more expensive: how food prices in Ukraine have changed over the week

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:51

Vegetable prices in Ukraine have changed again: potatoes and corn have become cheaper, while garlic and berries, on the contrary, have become more expensive. Let's figure out which products have become more affordable and for which you will have to pay more. 🥔📉🍓📈

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Member of the Verkhovna Rada speaking into a microphone against a green polka-dot backdrop — discussing cancellation of parcel tax breaks and postponement of IMF conditions

Cancellation of parcel benefits: The Verkhovna Rada will postpone the IMF condition to the end of the year

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:37

The head of the tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, admitted that the abolition of benefits for parcels up to 150 euros will not be adopted in July, but closer to the end of the year. This is an IMF condition for receiving financing, but the law will only come into force in 2027. 📦🇪🇺

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Fuel prices in Ukraine after the weekend: tanker, barrels, and jerry cans of gasoline against the backdrop of an oil rig

Stability at gas stations: fuel prices in Ukraine after the holidays

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine remained stable after the holidays. Major networks did not change their price lists, but autogas became cheaper at "Ukrnafta". 📉⛽️

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Warehouse facility in Kyiv with high shelves and forklifts operating amidst logistics operations following Russian strikes

490,000 square meters in ruins: how Kyiv's logistics sector survives Russian strikes

Economy 07/06/2026, 18:43

Approximately 490,000 sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed in Kyiv due to Russian strikes. 🏭💥 The logistics market is forced to hide object locations on maps and change security rules, but continues to recover: in 2026, almost 100,000 sq. m are planned for renovation. Demand remains critical, and vacancy is dropping to 3%. 📉📦

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Interior of a Pepco store with a checkout area and promotional banners on the wall, showcasing the concept of affordable home comfort

Pepco Group enters the Ukrainian market: Polish retailer ready to fill the niche left by IKEA

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:50

Polish retailer Pepco Group has officially announced plans to enter the Ukrainian market in October 2026. The company intends to occupy the home goods and decor niche that Swedish IKEA has not yet returned to. Ukraine will become the 20th European market for the group, which already unites more than 4,000 stores. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🏠

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Collage featuring hryvnias, US dollars, coins, credit card and rising chart — illustration for news on hryvnia strengthening on July 6

Hryvnia Strengthens: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 6

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:24

Hryvnia strengthens: dollar and euro become cheaper in banks and exchange offices on July 6 📉💵. We analyze current rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank. Find out where it is most profitable to exchange currency today! 💶📊

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Elderly woman reviewing documents and calculating expenses with a calculator — illustration for article on land tax exemptions in Ukraine

Who is actually exempt from land tax in Ukraine: clarifications from the State Tax Service

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:58

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has clarified: only pensioners by age are exempt from land tax. Pensions for disability or length of service do not grant the right to a benefit. Find out how to properly complete the documents and what alternatives exist. 🏡💰 #taxes #pensions #landtax

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Black leather wallet with money and card, symbolizing IDP payments in July

IDP payments in July: amounts preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to formalities

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:39

IDP payments in July will be preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to untimely data updates. For resumption of payments, the income criterion is critical — no more than 10,380 hryvnias per person. Also, a pilot project for social housing for displaced persons has launched. 🏠💸

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Mature couple reviewing documents and charts at a laptop, dealing with pension calculations and work experience verification

Pension without work experience: what Ukrainians who worked 'in the shadows' in the 90s and 00s should do

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:16

📌 Ukrainians who worked 'in the shadows' in the 90s and 00s may be left without a pension. A lawyer explains how to get a minimum payment and restore work experience. 💼📄 #pension #workexperience #socialprotection

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Man refueling a blue BMW at a gas station in Zabaikalye amid fuel collapse

Fuel collapse in Transbaikal: residents are refueling en masse in China while fuel tankers stand in queues

Economy 07/06/2026, 15:57

In Transbaikal, due to a fuel crisis, residents are refueling en masse in China: prices for gasoline and diesel are lower there than in Russia. A state of emergency has been declared in the region, and queues at gas stations stretch for kilometers. 🚗⛽️🇨🇳

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Queue of cars at a Rosneft gas station in Belarus, illustrating fuel shortage and gasoline fever

Economy 07/05/2026, 14:18

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Passengers in a Kiev metro car amidst news of fare increase

Kyiv awaits fare hikes: from 8 to 30 hryvnias, unions' reaction and government plans

Economy 07/05/2026, 12:14

Kyiv prepares for the first fare hike in 8 years: authorities propose a 30 UAH tariff starting in July. Unions demand a delay and a phased increase to 20 UAH, while residents are mass-signing petitions against it. ⚠️🚇

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Destroyed building in Lykivka, Kyiv, illustrating the drop in real estate prices after strikes

Prices on Lukyanivka have collapsed: how strikes on Kyiv changed the real estate market

Economy 07/05/2026, 11:56

The real estate market in Lukyanivka has collapsed by 22% due to frequent attacks. Rent for three-bedroom apartments has dropped by almost 30%, while prices in other parts of Kyiv are rising. 🏚️📉

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Stacks of dollar bills overlaid with a stock market chart, symbolizing the stability of the dollar's exchange rate amid high interest rates

Dollar in a narrow corridor: how interventions and high rates keep the rate stable next week

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:22

Next week, the dollar exchange rate will remain stable in the 44.7–45.1 UAH corridor thanks to NBU interventions and high deposit rates. The expert forecasts an increase in market activity only by August, when preparations for winter begin. 📉💵

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Electrician in safety helmet working on electrical panel — symbol of high demand for skilled trades in Ukraine’s labor market

The Paradox of the Ukrainian Labor Market: Two Vacancies for Every Unemployed Person

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:09

A paradox has been recorded in Ukraine: there are almost twice as many vacancies as unemployed people. The labor shortage reaches 88,000 people, with a particularly acute lack of qualified workers. Employers are forced to raise salaries to attract specialists to safe regions. 📉👷‍♂️💰

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