Darya Fomina

Economy and Finance Columnist

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Covers economic topics at XAB.info. She received her higher education at a polytechnic university with a degree related to accounting, so she treats numbers without enthusiasm or panic: first the report and methodology, then the conclusions.

She writes about exchange rates, prices, taxes, banks, and how government and corporate decisions affect the average person's wallet. She is also interested in society, fashion, and consumer habits — how economics looks in everyday life.

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Gaptuvalnya presents the 'Roses on the Platform' collection: cross-stitch, 1960s retro aesthetics, and symbols of separation

Culture 11/06/2026, 00:04

Ukrainian brand Gaptuvalnya has presented the autumn-winter 'Roses on the Platform' collection, dedicated to Railway Worker's Day. It combines cross-stitch, 1960s retro aesthetics, and the imagery of platforms as places of meeting and parting in clothing made of linen, velvet, and wool.

Almost one in five Ukrainian teenagers uses vapes: WHO warns about nicotine poly-use

Health 11/05/2026, 19:12

According to the 2023 GYTS, 19.6% of Ukrainian teenagers (aged 13–15) use e-cigarettes, and 7.8% engage in nicotine poly-use. At a parliamentary roundtable, WHO experts warned that effective protection requires not only bans but also strict enforcement and control.

"Every ton of scrap is a contribution to value-added": ICC Ukraine criticizes the idea of free metal scrap exports

Economy 11/05/2026, 18:40

ICC Ukraine President Vladimir Shchelkunov stated that Ukraine should process metal scrap domestically, and exports are only permissible with a proven surplus and a starting price of no less than 80 euros per ton. A zero quota for scrap exports is in effect for 2026.

European Commission 2026 report outlines key steps for Ukraine's gas market liberalization

Economy 11/05/2026, 18:21

In its 2026 report on Ukraine, the European Commission identified lifting the gas export ban, phasing out PSO, and unbundling distribution operators as key reforms. In October, 29 private companies already utilized the new controlled export mechanism.

3.8 billion UAH in the shadows: shadow cigarette market leads to record excise shortfall in October 2026

Economy 11/05/2026, 18:16

Hetmantsev: budget missed 3.8 billion UAH in tobacco excise in October 2026. According to Kantar, annual losses from illegal cigarettes reached a record 36.4 billion UAH.

The Ukrainian Kitchen Furniture Market: How Ten Factories Compete Through Technology and Service

Economy 11/05/2026, 17:51

RBC-Ukraine has prepared an overview of ten domestic kitchen furniture manufacturers: from the “Komfort Mebli” factory operating since 2002 to premium brands MIRT and KOLSS. The comparison covers technology, range, and service.

Scheduled, emergency, and rolling: how power outages work in Ukraine and who makes the decisions

Economy 11/05/2026, 17:24

In Ukraine, power outages are divided into scheduled, emergency, and schedule-based (HOS and EOS). We explain who makes the decision on blackouts, how the queue of outages is formed, and what the regulatory time limits are.

Frost and attacks: Ukraine's small towns risk being without power for several days

Economy 11/05/2026, 17:18

Electricity consumption is rising in Ukraine as frosts arrive. Expert Oleksandr Kharchenko estimates that some small towns risk being left without power for several days due to Russian attacks.

"They won't be able to cut off Kyiv completely, but they can limit it": Energy expert Kharchenko evaluates the worst-case scenario for the capital after the November 3 strikes

Economy 11/05/2026, 16:51

Energy Research Center Director Oleksandr Kharchenko stated that after the November 3 strikes, Kyiv will not be completely cut off from the energy system, but in a worst-case scenario, restrictions could reach 4–8 hours a day. The main barrier to repairs is drones hovering over sites.

Prada Caffè in Singapore unveils a festive dessert collection: panettone, pandoro, and fashion-house-inspired chocolate

Culture 11/05/2026, 16:54

Prada Caffè in Singapore has launched a festive dessert collection featuring panettone in three flavors, pandoro, and signature-decorated chocolates, designed by Marchesi 1824 creative director Diego Crosara.

Where to buy bread, buckwheat, and eggs cheaper: a price comparison in four Ukrainian supermarkets as of November 2026

Economy 11/05/2026, 16:39

Styler compared prices for bread, buckwheat, eggs, milk, and oil in ATB, Silpo, Novus, and Auchan on November 5, 2026. Accessibility leaders vary by category: the maximum difference is 43.71 UAH per kg of buckwheat.

NBU lowers dollar rate to 45.44 UAH and euro to 51.04 UAH: regulator confirms bank consultations

Economy 11/05/2026, 16:04

The NBU set the dollar rate for November 6 at 45.44 UAH and the euro at 51.04 UAH. Experts note that the regulator had tools to smooth out fluctuations, including a record $1.8 billion intervention in late October.

Cabinet of Ministers updates rules for NHSU hospital oversight: pre-contract audits, repayment mechanisms, and 25th-day reporting

Health 11/05/2026, 14:54

The Ukrainian Cabinet has updated the rules for medical institutions working with the NHSU: pre-contract hospital audits have been introduced, the mechanism for returning excess funds has been revised, and a procedure for paying for 2026 services not included in reports has been established.

"Immunity at zero": Inna Belen shares test results for malignant cells and speaks about exhausting seroma treatment

Health 11/05/2026, 14:56

The winner of the 13th season of "The Bachelor," Inna Belen, after three days of silence on social media, shared cytological test results showing no malignant cells. However, a seroma with inflammation and a month-long course of antibiotics continue to exhaust her body.

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