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Kyiv awaits fare hikes: from 8 to 30 hryvnias, unions' reaction and government plans

Economy 07/05/2026, 12:14

Kyiv prepares for the first fare hike in 8 years: authorities propose a 30 UAH tariff starting in July. Unions demand a delay and a phased increase to 20 UAH, while residents are mass-signing petitions against it. ⚠️🚇

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Prices on Lukyanivka have collapsed: how strikes on Kyiv changed the real estate market

Economy 07/05/2026, 11:56

The real estate market in Lukyanivka has collapsed by 22% due to frequent attacks. Rent for three-bedroom apartments has dropped by almost 30%, while prices in other parts of Kyiv are rising. 🏚️📉

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Dollar in a narrow corridor: how interventions and high rates keep the rate stable next week

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:22

Next week, the dollar exchange rate will remain stable in the 44.7–45.1 UAH corridor thanks to NBU interventions and high deposit rates. The expert forecasts an increase in market activity only by August, when preparations for winter begin. 📉💵

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The Paradox of the Ukrainian Labor Market: Two Vacancies for Every Unemployed Person

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:09

A paradox has been recorded in Ukraine: there are almost twice as many vacancies as unemployed people. The labor shortage reaches 88,000 people, with a particularly acute lack of qualified workers. Employers are forced to raise salaries to attract specialists to safe regions. 📉👷‍♂️💰

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Retirees have a reliable way to check identification status for payments in 2026

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:03

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has launched a service to check identification status, which is mandatory for payments in 2026. Now, citizens abroad and in occupied territories can control the process themselves via video call and personal account. This guarantees the continuity of pension receipt. 🇺🇦💰📱

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Energy Crisis in the US: Record Heatwave and Soaring Electricity Prices

Economy 07/04/2026, 21:56

⚡ Emergency energy conservation mode declared in the US due to abnormal heat. Electricity prices have skyrocketed to $2,500 per MWh, but outages were avoided. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the heat is finally subsiding — to be replaced by thunderstorms and rain. 🌦️

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Historical Weapons for Defense: 'Ukrposhta' Launches Sale of Demilitarized Nagan Revolvers and TT Pistols

Economy 07/04/2026, 21:50

'Ukrposhta' has launched the sale of demilitarized Nagan revolvers and TT pistols that previously guarded the mail. 1,000 UAH from each item will go to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦📦

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Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: a massive fuel crisis

Economy 07/03/2026, 23:03

Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: fuel shortage reaches critical point. In Zabaykalsky Krai and other regions, vehicle accumulations are visible from space, while gasoline prices hit record highs. 🔥🚗🛢️

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Eggs have become cheaper, buckwheat has divided retailers: a review of prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 3

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:59

Prices for basic products have changed in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs became 3 hryvnias cheaper in the ATB chain, while "Auchan" maintains leadership in minimum cost. Buckwheat continues to show a huge price spread between chains, with the best price at "Silpo" available only with a loyalty card. 🥚🍞📉

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Summer Job Market 2026: Where to Find Work and Which Vacancies Are in Demand in Ukraine

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:45

Over 235,000 vacancies are open in Ukraine, with more than 11,000 being part-time. Summer 2026 has become the peak of demand for seasonal workers: from berry pickers to bartenders and couriers. 🍓🥤📦

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Banking secrecy under threat? NBU changes account access rules: who will have to pay up

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:24

NBU changes banking secrecy disclosure rules: what will change for Ukrainians? 🏦 There will be no total control, but debtors will have to be more careful. Now, not only accounts but also electronic wallets can be frozen. However, repayment of small debts will become fully automatic. Let's figure out who should worry and who shouldn't. 📉📱

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School Kit: How and when parents of first-graders will receive 5,000 hryvnias this year

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:21

Parents of first-graders will receive 5,000 hryvnias under the "School Kit" program already this summer! 💰📚 Payments will begin after July 10 — make sure to prepare your children for school. #SchoolKit #FirstGraders #SocialSupport

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Subsidies until 2027: Who in Ukraine does not need to resubmit documents and who will have to rush to the PFO

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:14

The PFO has extended the validity of housing subsidies in Ukraine until 2027. Most citizens will not need to resubmit documents — everything will be done automatically, but there are exceptions. Find out who needs to rush to the fund and how to report a change in income so as not to lose the payment. 🏠💰🇺🇦

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Fuel crisis in Russian aviation: how Ukrainian strikes on refineries forced Russia to buy kerosene in Japan

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:04

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have led to a fuel collapse in aviation: Russia is forced to buy kerosene in Japan through complex schemes involving transshipment in South Korea. Fuel prices have soared by 17%, and airlines, including "Azimuth," are facing a critical shortage of resources. ✈️🇷🇺🇯🇵

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Funds Arrived: How Ukrainians Receive Their First Cashback and When It Expires

Economy 07/03/2026, 20:50

Ukrainians are starting to receive cashback for April! 💳💰 Funds are already arriving on cards, but they cannot be withdrawn—only spent on purchases. The validity period of the funds has been extended until 2026. 🇺🇦 #NationalCashback #Ukraine #Economy

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Dollar drops sharply by 24 kopecks: how falling oil prices affect the hryvnia exchange rate

Economy 07/03/2026, 20:48

The dollar dropped sharply by 24 kopecks, and the euro by 6 kopecks. Experts link this to falling oil prices but warn: do not expect a sharp strengthening of the hryvnia, as the exchange rate is influenced by many factors. 📉💵🇺🇦

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The '3000 km across Ukraine' Program in 2026: How to Get a Free Ticket in Summer and Why Seats Are Scarce

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:59

🚆 In the summer of 2026, the '3000 km across Ukraine' program remains active — but seats are scarce! Free tickets are available only on specific trains. Check the current list on the UZ website — hurry to book! 🇺🇦 #Ukrzaliznytsia #FreeTravel

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DTEK of Rinat Akhmetov — Ukraine's Largest Private Investor According to Forbes

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:45

DTEK of Rinat Akhmetov topped the Forbes Ukraine ranking as the country's largest private investor with investments of 57.5 billion UAH. 💰⚡️ The holding is restoring destroyed infrastructure and building new wind turbines, while also actively supporting veterans through the "ProVeteran" project. 🇺🇦🏗️

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