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Dollar stalls, euro creeps up: how the NBU exchange rate on June 30 affects store prices

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:51

The dollar has stalled at 44.84 UAH, while the euro continued to rise to 51.16 UAH. Experts explained which goods will get more expensive first and why prices in stores do not change instantly. 📉📈

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The 'Midas' Case: 150 Million UAH Bail Posted for Former Minister Halushchenko

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:47

Bail in the amount of 150 million hryvnias has been posted for former Energy Minister Hennadiy Halushchenko, arrested in the "Midas" case. The bulk of the sum was provided by "Giran Construct" LLC, which has minimal authorized capital. The defendant may be released from the pre-trial detention center in the near future. ⚖️💸

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Yacht Graceful escorted by a destroyer passes through Danish straits: convoy movement details

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:44

A Russian convoy with the yacht Graceful, linked to Putin, passed through the Danish straits under the escort of a destroyer. The vessel, which turned off its tracker in 2022, was escorted by the Danish fleet and the German coast guard. 🚢🇩🇰

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Tragedy in Stade: Five killed in shooting at youth center, suspects detained

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:41

A terrible tragedy occurred in the German city of Stade: five people died at a youth center. Police have detained two suspects, including the shooter, and launched a large-scale investigation. 🚨🇩🇪

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Usik gave up titles for freedom: why he decided to end his career after one fight

Sports 06/29/2026, 16:35

🥊 Alexander Usik gave up all titles to decide for himself when to end his career! 🏆 Now he plans to fight just one more time. Who will be the new champion? #Boxing #Usik

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Heatwave in Kyiv: Passengers Demand Air Conditioning in Buses and a Rapid Response System

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:38

Kyiv residents demand mandatory air conditioning in transport at +22°C and the creation of a rapid response system for complaints. The current "1551" service is criticized for slowness against the backdrop of anomalous heat in Ukraine. 🔥🚌

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Vadym Yatsenko leaves Lviv Opera: Farewell to the 'school of life' and a new challenge with the Verevka Choir

Culture 06/29/2026, 16:32

Conductor Vadym Yatsenko leaves the Lviv National Opera after 8 years of work. The artist thanked his colleagues for the 'school of life' and has already headed the National Verevka Choir. 🎶🇺🇦

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The Myth of a Power Shift in London: Why Keir Starmer Is Not Leading NATO

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:28

Rumors have spread online that Keir Starmer is allegedly leaving the post of UK Prime Minister to lead NATO. Fact-checkers have refuted this information: Starmer's mandate is valid until the end of the term, and the NATO Secretary General position is already occupied by Mark Rutte. 🚫🇬🇧🇳🇦🇹🇴

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Germany in flames: three absolute heat records in 48 hours and consequences for infrastructure

Health 06/29/2026, 16:25

Germany is experiencing unprecedented heat: three absolute temperature records were updated in 48 hours, reaching 41.7 °C. 🌡️ Extreme temperatures led to road deformation and disruption of tram traffic. Meteorologists predict imminent cooling with thunderstorms.

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Heatwave in Europe 2026: France records thousands of excess deaths and declares a state of emergency

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:22

🇫🇷 France records approximately 1,000 excess deaths over 5 days of anomalous heat. Temporary morgues have been set up in Paris, and authorities have banned outdoor work and closed schools. WHO warns: heat is becoming a systemic threat to all of Europe. 🔥

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Heatwave at the Border: Trucks to be Stopped at the Ukrainian-Romanian Border Due to Extreme Temperatures

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:18

Truck traffic at the border with Romania will be stopped due to heat 🔥. From 12:00 to 20:00 on June 29 and 30, the "Krasnoilsk" and "Porubne" border crossings will close to trucks due to the risk of asphalt damage. Temperatures in the Right-Bank region will rise to +38°C due to African air 🌍🚛.

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The 45 UAH Psychological Barrier: Expert Forecast on the Dollar Exchange Rate and Savings Strategies

Economy 06/29/2026, 16:15

The dollar is back at the psychological mark of 45 UAH: experts explain why sharp spikes are not expected and how the exchange rate affects prices in stores. We analyze what is more profitable for savings — buying foreign currency or a hryvnia deposit at 17% per annum. 💰📉

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Kuchma Receives Lukyanenko Medal: The Constitution as Ukraine's 'Legal Fortification'

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:11

Leonid Kuchma received the Levko Lukyanenko badge of distinction at a Verkhovna Rada session marking the 30th anniversary of the Constitution. The former president called Article 133 of the Fundamental Law 'legal fortification,' excluding territorial concessions. 🇺🇦📜

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Transnistria on the global agenda: Sandu links withdrawal of Russian troops to Ukraine negotiations

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:08

🇲🇩 Maia Sandu stated that the EU could include the issue of withdrawing Russian troops from Transnistria in the agenda of peace talks on Ukraine. The President of Moldova called the presence of 1,500 Russian soldiers and 20,000 tons of ammunition in the region an illegal factor of instability. ⚖️🔫

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Heroes of Ukraine: Zelenskyy Awards Nine Defenders, Eight Posthumously

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:05

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine to nine defenders. Eight of them were awarded posthumously for courage and heroism. 🇺🇦🎖️

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National Pantheon and Hetman Mazepa: How Memory Politics is Changing in Kyiv

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:02

🇺🇦 Kyiv announced the creation of a National Pantheon and the installation of monuments to Ivan Mazepa. President Zelenskyy submitted Draft Law No. 15360, and the Hetman's bust has already been unveiled at the Lavra. A monumental monument will appear on the site of the former Lenin statue. 🏛️🗿

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Kyiv instead of Kiev: How Sagrada Familia Became Part of the Global Toponym Standardization Campaign

Culture 06/29/2026, 15:59

Sagrada Familia replaced a stained glass window with the inscription "Kiev" with "Kyiv" — this is part of the global #KyivNotKiev campaign. The changes were coordinated with Catalan authorities and comply with UN norms. 🇺🇦🏛️

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$2000 Trap: How Peruvians and Latin Americans are Deceived and Sent to War in Ukraine

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:56

CNN has exposed a scheme to recruit citizens of Peru and Latin America: under the guise of high-paying jobs, they are sent to war in Russia. Citizens fall into a trap by signing military contracts instead of employment agreements. 🇵🇪🇷🇺⚠️

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