Darya Fomina

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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Doctor measures blood pressure for a patient in a clinic, recording data in a chart: illustration for news about telemedicine and electronic sick leaves in Ukraine in 2026.

Electronic prescriptions and sick leaves without a clinic visit: Ukraine's Ministry of Health clarifies remote medicine rules for 2026

Health 08/11/2026, 08:28
📱 The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has clarified the rules for the remote issuance of electronic prescriptions and sick leave certificates. 🏥 Doctors can issue e-prescriptions and referrals without a personal appointment, but only in the presence of medical indications. ⚠️ Exception: patients on substitution therapy. 📋 Sick leave certificates for up to 5 days can be issued remotely for symptoms of ARVI, flu, or COVID-19. #Health #Medicine #Ukraine #Telemedicine
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Massive cooling towers of a nuclear power plant in Romania against a clear sky, symbolizing the struggle for energy stability

Romania Saves Nuclear Plant from Shutdown: Explosions, Sunk Barges, and Imported Energy

Economy 08/11/2026, 05:24
🇷🇴 Romania Saves Nuclear Plant from Shutdown: Explosions, Sunk Barges, and Imported Energy 🔥 Record heat and drought in Europe led to a critical drop in the Danube's level. Romania was forced to resort to radical measures to save its only active nuclear reactor. 💥 Explosions and Barges: To raise the water level, authorities detonated a stone obstacle and sank 4 barges with stones, creating a temporary dam. This allowed the water level to rise by 4 cm and ensured the plant's operation for 9 days. ⚡ Energy Crisis: The shutdown of reactors in Romania and Hungary (Paks NPP shut down for the first time in 44 years) led to an energy deficit. Romania is forced to import electricity from Ukraine via Moldova. 📉 State of Emergency: The government declared a state of emergency in energy and urged citizens to save electricity. 🌧️ Forecast: An improvement in the situation is expected after August 15 due to rains in the upper reaches of the Danube. #Romania #NuclearPowerPlant #Danube #Drought #Energy #Climate
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Indian farmer carrying a bundle of sugarcane against the backdrop of drought, illustrating the sugar production crisis

Sugar Crisis in India: Record Prices and Deficit Threat Due to Drought

Economy 08/11/2026, 02:26
🇮🇳 **Sugar Crisis in India:** Drought in leading sugarcane-producing states has led to record price hikes (+10.2%) and stock depletion to a 30-year low. 📉 **Key Facts:** • The government has imposed a ban on sugar exports. • Raw material shortage threatens the ethanol blending program. • Prices in Kolhapur have reached $49.50 per 100 kg. ⚠️ Inflation growth and shortages are expected during the festive season.
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Automotive assembly plant: workers installing parts on a white electric car body, symbolizing the UK auto industry's shift to electric vehicles through government grants

UK invests £130m to save the auto industry: Bentley, Nissan, and startups receive grants for the transition to electric vehicles

Economy 08/11/2026, 01:31
🇬🇧 The UK has allocated £130m for the development of the automotive industry. Funds will go to Bentley, Nissan, and startups for the transition to electric vehicles. The AutoLum project will automate harness assembly, while Bentley will set up battery production. The goal is to preserve 1,800 jobs and strengthen exports. 🚗⚡ #UK #AutoIndustry #EV
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Destroyed BRS gas station in Ukraine: aftermath of attacks on fuel infrastructure driving legalization of mobile fuel trucks

Legalization of 'fuel tankers': Ukraine changes fuel sales rules after total destruction of gas stations

Economy 08/10/2026, 19:17
🚨 Ukraine legalizes mobile gas stations after the destruction of all stationary refueling stations in the border region. 🔹 In the Sumy, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions, Russian strikes destroyed 100% of stationary gas stations. 🔹 Business refuses to restore facilities due to the risk of repeated attacks. 🔹 The Ministry of Finance is preparing a law on mobile refueling complexes (MRCs) to ensure fuel supply. 🔹 Stationary gas stations are becoming targets that take lives — authorities are looking for alternatives. #Ukraine #GasStations #Fuel #War #Economy
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Upward currency exchange rate graph, stacks of hryvnias and dollars, wallet with cash and payment terminal — illustration of dollar and euro price increase per NBU rates on August 11, 2026

Dollar and Euro Rise Again: NBU Updates Exchange Rates for August 11, 2026

Economy 08/10/2026, 16:54
📈 NBU updated exchange rates for August 11, 2026: dollar and euro rise again. 💵 US Dollar: 44.83 UAH (+0.08 UAH) 💶 Euro: 51.78 UAH (+0.17 UAH) Experts link the growth to a decline in exports due to attacks on ships, but note that the situation is stabilized by international financial aid. There is currently no threat to exchange rate stability. #Economy #NBU #ExchangeRates #Hryvnia
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Collage of fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, and pickled cucumbers on a blue background, illustrating the change in food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets by August 2026.

Price Map of Ukraine: How Grocery Costs in Supermarkets Changed by August 2026

Economy 08/10/2026, 16:20
📉 **Prices in Ukrainian Supermarkets: What Got More Expensive and What Got Cheaper?** As of August 10, 2026, the cost of basic products in Ukrainian stores has been updated. 🍞 **Bread and Cereals:** Complete stability. "Silpo" maintains leadership in buckwheat prices, while ATB offers discounts on packaging. 🥚 **Eggs and Oil:** In the refined oil segment, there was a change in the leader for the minimum price. Eggs demonstrate volatility: after a sharp drop in prices in early August, the market is seeking balance. 🛒 **Conclusion:** Most items in the basket are stable, but oil and eggs require closer attention.
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