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Merging of Giants: «Fozzy» Acquires «Badyoriy» Chain and Doubles Presence in Kyiv

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:47

«Fozzy» takes a giant step: the chain acquires 180 «Badyoriy» stores, increasing its presence in Kyiv by almost 1.5 times 🛒🇺🇦. The deal has already been approved by the antimonopoly committee, and staff will be retained. Meanwhile, European giant Pepco is entering the market, ready to open in 2026.

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Brenner Base Tunnel: 64 Kilometers Under the Alps and the Battle for Ecology

Technology 06/03/2026, 14:45

After 19 years of work, the first gallery of the Brenner Base Tunnel has been broken through. 🚄 The world's longest railway tunnel (64 km) is intended to redirect millions of trucks from roads to rails, but experts doubt whether it will be possible to avoid the mistakes of the Swiss Gotthard. 🏔️🇪🇺

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DeepSeek: Chinese AI Startup Prepares Record $7.4 Billion Round with Tencent and CATL

Technology 06/03/2026, 14:40

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is preparing a record $7.4 billion round with Tencent and CATL. 🚀 The company's valuation could reach $59 billion thanks to the success of the V3 and R1 models. 🇨🇳💰

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Hryvnia at the bottom: dollar and euro hit historical records — exchange rate on June 3

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:37

📉 Hryvnia updates historical lows: dollar and euro hit records. The NBU set a new official rate for June 3 — 44.34 UAH per dollar. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Read details about the situation in banks and the interbank market in our article.

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NATO Secretary General in Munich: 'Russia Will Not Stop Until It Is Defeated'

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:34

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated at the Munich Security Conference: 'Russia will not stop until it is defeated.' This stern statement has become the center of attention for the global public. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🔥

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Hungary offers itself as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia: the position of the new Prime Minister Madjar

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:31

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Madjar offered Budapest as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. 🇭🇺🤝🇺🇦🇷🇺 Madjar stated that weapons do not guarantee security and emphasized the country's readiness to provide diplomatic and humanitarian assistance, but not to send troops.

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Old licenses — problems at the border: Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs urges document updates

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:27

Owners of old paper licenses in Ukraine are strongly advised to update their documents. The MIA warns: without a validity period field, problems may arise at the border. Licenses can be exchanged in one day via service centers or the «Diia» app 🚗🇺🇦🛂

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Black Sea Salt Plant Reaches Full Capacity: How the New Enterprise is Transforming Ukraine's Salt Market

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:25

The Black Sea Salt Plant reached full capacity in May 2026, covering 50% of Ukraine's demand for edible salt. 🏭🧂 The plant utilizes advanced technologies and plans to expand extraction from the Kuyalnik Lagoon. #Salt #Manufacturing #Economy

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Life after 'Artemsol': How Ukraine survived without its main supplier and why salt prices may rise again

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:14

Ukraine lost its main salt producer 'Artemsol' in 2022, but the market survived: imports were restructured, and new plants are launching. However, stabilization is not a victory, but a forced adaptation. Prices are rising, demand is falling, and the future of the industry depends on new players. 🧂🇺🇦

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Religion in Ukraine: Who Inspires Trust and Who Faces Rejection. Results of a Large-Scale Survey

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:18

🇺🇦 Survey reveals: Metropolitan Epiphany is the most trusted religious leader in Ukraine. Patriarch Kirill — almost no one trusts him (73% against). Religion becomes a battlefield, but Ukrainians choose their own. 🕊️ #Ukraine #Religion #Survey

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The End of the Traffic Era: Google Officially Allows Sites to Block Their Content in AI Search

Technology 06/03/2026, 14:22

Google has officially allowed sites to block their content in AI search, but this means a total loss of traffic from neural networks. Media conglomerates are already preparing for the "death of classic search," forecasting a drop in clicks to a minimum. 📉🤖

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Strike on the Day of the Forum: Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Ships and Infrastructure in Kronstadt

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:10

On the day of the SPIEF opening, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck Kronstadt: tanks and ships are burning. 🚢🔥 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of infrastructure and the corvette "Boykiy" in a dry dock. The scale of the damage is being clarified. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Strikes on Logistics and Defense Industry: SBU and General Staff Confirm Large-Scale Attacks on Targets in Russia

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:06

SBU and AFU General Staff confirm large-scale strikes on Russia: oil terminal burning in St. Petersburg, defense industry plant attacked in Michurinsk, and targets hit in Crimea. Attacks coincided with the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and a strike on Moscow. 🔥🇺🇦

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Math will no longer be mandatory: how the NMT will change from 2027

Culture 06/03/2026, 13:59

From 2027, mathematics may no longer be mandatory for all NMT applicants. The Verkhovna Rada has proposed leaving only two mandatory subjects — Ukrainian language and History — while allowing students to choose the third subject themselves. The goal of the reform is to keep young people in the Ukrainian education system and simplify the admission process. 🎓🇺🇦

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Apple Pencil vs. Reality: New Apple Patent Promises Tangible Virtuality

Technology 06/03/2026, 14:03

Apple has filed a patent for a "smart" Apple Pencil for the Vision Pro headset, which will be able to simulate textures and physical sensations. 🖊️✨ With the help of linear actuators and optical sensors, the stylus will make virtual objects tangible. This confirms that the company continues to actively develop the mixed reality ecosystem. 🥽

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Tereblia Deposit: How Corporate Warfare and Raids Led to the Resumption of Salt Mining in Ukraine

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:56

The Tereblia salt deposit has resumed mining after a corporate conflict and an attempted raider takeover. In 2026, the enterprise plans to reach a capacity of 450,000 tons, which will help close the salt deficit in Ukraine after the loss of "Artemsol" in Soledar. 🧂🏭

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Attack on the oil terminal in St. Petersburg: details of the strike, scale of the fire, and the reaction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces command

Incidents 06/03/2026, 13:52

A powerful strike on an oil terminal in St. Petersburg occurred on the eve of SPIEF. The Commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed the attack, noting this was the 20th facility hit in a month. Dozens of flights were delayed at Pulkovo Airport due to the massive fire. 🔥✈️🇺🇦

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Poland demands Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA: 'The Russian narrative must not divide us'

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:45

Polish officials are demanding that Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA, calling it a mistake by Zelenskyy. Ministers Sikorski and Kosiniak-Kamysz are calling for dialogue, fearing that historical disputes could play into the hands of the Russian narrative. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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