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Deadline for Business: Critical Enterprises Must Confirm Status by September 1

Economy 05/29/2026, 13:53

Businesses have been given a clear deadline: by September 1, critical enterprises must confirm their status. Minister Sobolev reminded about the new drafting criteria, including raising the salary threshold to 26,000 hryvnias. ⏳🏭

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Industrial Evolution Forum in Bila Tserkva: How Ukrainian Manufacturing Survived and Became an Economic Driver

Economy 05/29/2026, 13:02

Ukrainian manufacturing has become the country’s top taxpayer — contributing 18% to the budget! 🏭💰 On June 18, the Industrial Evolution forum will take place in Bila Tserkva, where discussions will focus on how business has survived and grown even amid war. Registration is open! 🔗 industry.forumkyiv.org

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Summer 2026: Three Scenarios for Food Price Growth in Ukraine — from 5% to 25%

Economy 05/29/2026, 12:10

📉 Summer 2026 in Ukraine could see food prices rise by 5% to 25%. Experts outline three scenarios: from optimistic to pessimistic. 🍅🥒 What to expect from the food basket? #economy #prices #Ukraine

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Strike on Green Energy: Russia Attacks Ukraine's Largest Bio Power Plant

Economy 05/29/2026, 12:05

Russian troops attacked one of Ukraine's largest bio power plants in Ivankiv. The facility, created with $40 million in investments, sustained partial damage, but owners have already announced plans for restoration. 🇺🇦⚡️🔥

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Dollar and Euro Before the Weekend: Where Is It Most Profitable to Buy Currency on May 29

Economy 05/29/2026, 10:05

Dollar and Euro Rates Before the Weekend: Where Is It Most Profitable to Buy Currency? We Analyze the Situation in Banks and Exchange Offices. 💰📊

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Diesel will drop below 80 hryvnias: why gas station prices will start falling as early as this week

Economy 05/29/2026, 10:00

Diesel fuel in Ukraine is ready for a sharp decline: wholesale prices have already dropped, and retail is not far behind. Experts predict a drop below 80 hryvnias as early as this week. 🚗⛽📉

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Sweet Shortage: Why an Anomalous Spring Promises Expensive Apricots and Peaches

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:40

Anomalous frosts in April have put the harvest of apricots and peaches in Ukraine at risk. Experts warn of a possible shortage and price increase at the beginning of the season, but believe that the market will compensate for losses through imports from Turkey and Central Asia. 🍑📉

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Bread Shock 2026: Why a Loaf Could Rise by 25% and Who's to Blame

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:06

Bread in Ukraine could rise by 25% as early as 2026. Experts explain: it's not about grain, but about expensive electricity and logistics. Who is right — the optimists or the pessimists? 🍞📉🔥

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Summer 2026: Why Apricots Will Become a Luxury and Bread Will Keep Getting More Expensive

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:00

Summer 2026 in Ukraine: apricots will get more expensive due to frosts, bread — due to the energy crisis. Vegetables are getting cheaper, but not significantly. Bananas are replacing apples. 🍑🍞📉

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Diesel prices drop: which gas station networks lowered fuel prices in Ukraine on May 29

Economy 05/29/2026, 08:10

Diesel fuel has become cheaper at the largest networks in Ukraine! 🔻 WOG and OKKO lowered prices on DF by 1 hryvnia. Find out where it is most profitable to refuel now and which networks have remained unchanged. ⛽🚗

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Oil Falls: Trump Pauses, Markets Await Peace in the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 05/29/2026, 07:40

Oil prices are falling amid hopes for a US-Iran deal: Trump pauses before deciding on the ceasefire. 🛢️📉 The Strait of Hormuz is once again the focus of investors. 🌊

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Phytosanitary Storm: Russia Closes Borders to Armenian Vegetables Due to Quarantine Violations

Economy 05/28/2026, 22:46

Rosselkhoznadzor is introducing restrictions on the import of Armenian vegetables starting May 30. 🚫🍅 The reason is 181 cases of quarantine violations and evasion of control. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries are affected. 📉

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Gas in June 2026: Who Lowered Prices and Who Holds the Record

Economy 05/28/2026, 21:18

🔥 Gas in June 2026: Who Lowered Prices and Who Holds the Record. Tariff spread from 7.96 to 28.49 UAH per cubic meter. Find out who offers the most favorable conditions! 💰

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PFU Calms Fears: Double Payments of 1500 UAH Will Not Lead to Pension Blockages

Economy 05/28/2026, 20:35

PFU reassures citizens: erroneous double payments of 1500 UAH will not lead to pension blockages. If you have already spent the money, you will not be punished, but the funds must be returned through legal channels. 🛑💸

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New Customs Code of Ukraine: Full Integration with the EU and Strengthened Fight Against Smuggling

Economy 05/28/2026, 18:02

Ukraine is updating its Customs Code according to EU standards: businesses will gain access to the single market, while customs will gain the right to investigate smuggling. 🚛🇪🇺 The reform promises to simplify logistics but tighten control. How will this affect imports and exports?

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Dollar and Euro Retreat from Records: How the NBU Keeps the Hryvnia Exchange Rate Under Control

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:50

💵 Dollar and euro retreat from records — NBU keeps the hryvnia exchange rate under control. 💹 Expert: interventions will help avoid sharp fluctuations. #currency #NBU #economy

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Home Key at Risk: Bankers Demand Lifting of Moratorium on Apartment Seizure for Debts

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:41

Ukrainian bankers are demanding the lifting of the moratorium on apartment seizure for debts and allowing collection through notaries without court involvement. Experts warn: this could put borrowers' rights at risk and create a creditor monopoly. 🏠🔑⚖️

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Where Capital Went: Hong Kong Ousted Switzerland from the List of Top Financial Havens

Economy 05/28/2026, 15:24

The financial world is changing: Hong Kong has officially surpassed Switzerland to become the main "safe" for foreign capital 🏦📉. Find out why investors are massively leaving Europe for Asia and what advantages the new jurisdiction offers 🌏💰.

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