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OKKO employees with stacks of Ukrainian flags in front of the company office, launch of the 'Flag of Independence' project

100 Flags and 4 Million UAH: OKKO Launches the Large-Scale 'Flag of Independence' Project

Economy 08/17/2026, 17:29
🇺🇦 The OKKO gas station network has joined the 'Flag of Independence' project for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 🔹 The company purchased 100 copies of the 1991 flag: 75 for schools, 25 for regions. 🔹 Donated 4 million UAH for the purchase of ground robotic complexes (GRC) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔹 GRCs save lives by performing dangerous tasks instead of humans (evacuation, cargo delivery). Since the start of the war, OKKO has transferred more than 4.3 billion UAH to assist the army. 🇺🇦💙💛 #OKKO #Ukraine #ArmedForcesOfUkraine #Charity #ComeBackAlive
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Man in traditional attire counting a stack of dirhams against the backdrop of Dubai street, illustrating professional begging schemes

9,000 Dirhams a Day: How Dubai Uncovered 'Professional' Begging Schemes

Incidents 08/09/2026, 18:06
🚨 SHOCK: A begging scheme with an income of $80,000 a month uncovered in Dubai! 👀 The focus is on a 2016 case when a special operation by the Dubai administration identified groups of 'professionals' entering the UAE on tourist visas. One of the detainees collected up to 9,000 dirhams a day! 💰 🔍 How it worked: ✅ Location selection: Mosque areas on Fridays and elite neighborhoods. ✅ Scripts: Imitation of illness and poverty. ✅ Organization: Clear distribution of roles within groups. ⚖️ Official stance: UAE authorities clarified that $80k is not the average figure, but a record for 'top' beggars. Nevertheless, begging is illegal. Foreigners face deportation and prison. 💡 Advice: Do not give money on the street! Help through official charitable foundations. #Dubai #UAE #News #Crime #Charity #DubaiLife
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Advisor explains patronage pension conditions to retiree at table with documents

Patronage Pensions: How Much the Pensioner Actually Receives and Whether the Subsidy Will Be Cancelled

Economy 08/02/2026, 06:37
"Patronage pensions" are now operational in Ukraine: you can now transfer money directly to pensioners. A lawyer explained that from a donation of 10,000 hryvnias, the pensioner will receive 7,000 in hand, while the state will take the remainder for the fund's needs. At the same time, such transfers are not taxed and do not affect the receipt of subsidies. 🇺🇦💰👵
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