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Workforce Shift: Poland Actively Seeks to Replace Ukrainian Workers with Migrants from Asia and South America

Economy 06/07/2026, 22:48

Poland is changing its strategy: migrants from Asia and South America are increasingly replacing Ukrainians in the labor market. Employers are actively seeking replacements, while residency rules for Ukrainians are becoming stricter. 🇵🇱📉🌏

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Mass Exodus: International Giants Leave Cuba Amid Economic Collapse and US Pressure

Economy 06/07/2026, 19:44

Cuba is experiencing an economic collapse: international giants Iberostar and Meliá are closing hotels, while Visa and Mastercard have stopped working on the island. Amid fuel shortages and increased pressure from the Trump administration, investors are mass-exiting Havana. 📉🇨🇺🚫

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Workforce Shift in Poland: How Asian and South American Migrants Are Replacing Ukrainians in the Labor Market

Economy 06/07/2026, 01:17

Poland is changing its workforce policy: migrants from Asia and South America are replacing Ukrainian workers. Experts warn that Ukrainians returning to the country may not find their old jobs, and new residence rules will come into force in 2026. 🇵🇱🌍📉

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Empty shelves and panic: food shortages begin in occupied Crimea

Economy 06/06/2026, 21:42

In occupied Crimea, against the backdrop of a gasoline shortage, food shortages have begun: sugar, cereals, and pasta are disappearing from shelves. Stores are introducing purchase restrictions due to panic and logistics problems. 🛒🚫

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The Energy Transition Paradox: Europe Saves Billions on Solar Power but Records Record Purchases of Russian Gas

Economy 06/06/2026, 18:50

Europe faces a paradox: solar energy saved the EU €12.8 billion, but Russian gas purchases are breaking records 🇪🇺🇷🇺. Germany increased imports by 72%, and Russia remained the second supplier despite plans to quit. The war in the Middle East only complicates the situation.

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Digitization of employment records in Ukraine: 2026 deadline and preservation of work experience

Economy 06/06/2026, 18:12

By June 10, 2026, Ukrainians need to digitize their paper employment records. But don't worry: if you miss the deadline, your work experience won't be lost. We explain how to submit documents and what to do if archives are lost. 🇺🇦📄

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Stability despite risks: forecast for the hryvnia exchange rate and the best deposit conditions for next week

Economy 06/06/2026, 17:57

The Ukrainian foreign exchange market will remain stable next week: the NBU is curbing speculation, and exchange rate fluctuations will not exceed 1.5%. Experts advise against holding savings in foreign currency and recommend opening deposits at 15% per annum, as rates will remain stable until 2027. 💰📉

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Food and fuel rationing: how strikes on logistics are destroying the economy of occupied Sevastopol

Economy 06/06/2026, 03:08

Ration coupons for food and fuel have been introduced in Sevastopol due to supply disruptions. Strikes on logistics and refineries have led to shortages: stores have limits on oil and pasta, and gasoline is sold only by coupon. 🛑🛒

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Economic Divide: Why Putin's Optimism at SPIEF Does Not Match the Real Data

Economy 06/06/2026, 02:34

Putin's optimistic speeches at SPIEF sharply contrast with real data: Russian budget revenues fell by 40%, and the deficit exceeded $80 billion. Experts are noting signs of a systemic crisis and the flight of foreign investors. 📉🇷🇺

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Dollar and Euro Exchange Rates on June 8: NBU Records Decline, Analysts Forecast Stabilization

Economy 06/06/2026, 01:31

The NBU recorded a decline in the dollar and euro exchange rates on June 8: the dollar fell to 44.35 UAH, the euro — to 51.63 UAH. Experts forecast stabilization and consider the 45 UAH mark unlikely without external shocks. 📉💵

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Ukrainians are ditching cash: how payment habits changed in 2026

Economy 06/06/2026, 01:01

Ukrainians are rapidly ditching cash: in the first quarter of 2026, the share of non-cash operations reached 96%. 📉 Cash is being displaced by smartphones and contactless cards, while the average check in stores has grown by almost 50 hryvnias. 💳📱

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$45.7 billion: How Ukraine's international reserves changed in early June

Economy 06/06/2026, 00:05

Ukraine's international reserves on June 1, 2026, amounted to $45.7 billion. In May, they decreased by 5.2% due to NBU interventions and external debt payments, but remain sufficient to cover imports for almost 5 months. 💵📉

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IMF Makes Concessions: Risk of Losing $686 Million for Ukraine Removed Due to Tax Law Deadline Extension

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:35

The IMF has made concessions to Ukraine and extended the deadline for adopting the parcel tax law until the end of July. This decision removes the risk of losing the second loan tranche of $686 million. The Fund acknowledged that the Rada needs more time to gather votes but warned: this is the last extension. 💸📦🇺🇦

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Ukraine's currency market at the start of Friday: dollar and euro hit new highs, banks adjust rates

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:24

Ukraine's currency market on Friday: dollar and euro rise, banks adjust rates 💵📈 The average dollar rate in exchange offices rose to 44.30 UAH, euro — to 51.85 UAH. Oschadbank offers the most favorable conditions for buying euros, while PUMB — for selling dollars. Read the full breakdown of rates in major banks 👇

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Gasoline prices drop: what changed at Ukrainian gas stations on June 5

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:04

Gasoline prices have dropped at Ukrainian gas stations: fuel became 1 UAH cheaper in three major networks. Meanwhile, gasoline and diesel prices remained unchanged. 🚗⛽️

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Mortgage Cheaper Than Rent: In Which Ukrainian Cities Is the 'єОселя' Program More Advantageous Than Renting

Economy 06/05/2026, 23:01

Mortgage Cheaper Than Rent: In western Ukrainian cities, the 'єОселя' payment is already lower than the cost of renting an apartment. In Uzhhorod, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, buying housing is more profitable than renting, whereas in frontline regions, renting remains significantly cheaper. 🏠💰

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Britons vs. Beavers: Why the Bank of England Decided to Remove Churchill from Banknotes

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:36

The Bank of England proposed replacing Churchill with a beaver and a frog: Britons are shocked by the idea of drawing animals on pounds instead of historical figures. 🇬🇧🐸🦫 Voting has already begun, but conservatives demand that war heroes remain on the money.

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Subsidies from May 2026: who will have payments extended automatically and who will have to go to the PFO

Economy 06/05/2026, 22:33

Subsidies from May 2026 will be extended automatically, but there are exceptions! 🏠💰 Find out who will have to submit a new application to the PFO and how changes in family composition affect payments. #subsidies #utilities #pfoukraine

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