#Economy

Ukraine Receives €2.9 Billion from the EU Under Ukraine Facility Program

Economy 10/02/2026, 13:26

Ukraine received 2.9 billion euros from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program following key reforms, bolstering economic and defense stability.

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State Property Fund Names Main Advantage of Sanctioned Assets for Investors

Economy 10/02/2026, 10:46

SPFU Head Dmytro Natalukha stated that the state's main priority in selling sanctioned assets is launching them rather than maximizing the price.

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Polish Businesses Restrict Hiring: Why Companies are Shifting to Temporary Employment

Economy 10/02/2026, 08:11

In Q2 2026, Polish companies grew cautious about expanding permanent staff, increasingly relying on temporary employment, subcontracting, and foreign labor amid fluctuating market demand.

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Kyiv university students to receive scholarship recalculation after September delay

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:47

Students of Kyiv municipal universities who received old scholarships in September will receive a recalculation up to 4,000 hryvnias following the KSCA decision on October 1.

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Finland to Direct 50 Million Euros to Support Ukraine's Recovery via World Bank

Economy 10/01/2026, 17:38

Finland is allocating a 50 million euro concessional loan to support Ukraine's economic recovery through the World Bank under the SPUR 2.0 program.

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Macroeconomic Shock and Currency Shortage: Metallurgy Shutdown Threatens Entire Ukrainian Economy

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:38

The shutdown of Ukraine's metallurgy due to the war threatens severe macroeconomic shocks, falling export revenues, and currency deficits, necessitating a special support fund.

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Surviving on 115 Hryvnia: Why Ukraine's Solidarity Pension System Is Exhausted

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:17

Nearly a quarter of Ukrainian pensioners live on 115 UAH a day. Analysis shows the solidarity system is exhausted and requires a shift to a funded model, drawing on European and Canadian experience.

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Communities Face 20 Billion UAH Payment Block: ACU Warns of Winter Risks

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:13

The government and Treasury have suspended payments to local communities amounting to 20 billion UAH, threatening winter preparations and generator purchases.

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Export by Sea Has Become a Deadly Lottery: How the War Hits Ukrainian Metallurgy

Economy 10/01/2026, 15:05

Ukrainian metallurgy faces an unprecedented crisis due to the destruction of key plants, logistical collapse, and a drop in GDP contribution to near zero.

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Free Trade Agreement Between Ukraine and Turkey Enters into Force: What Will Change

Economy 10/01/2026, 13:33

On October 1, 2026, the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey entered into force. Ukrainian exporters received tariff preferences.

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Calm at Gas Stations: How Much Are Gasoline and Diesel on October 1 and Where to Refuel Cheaper

Economy 10/01/2026, 07:32

As of October 1, fuel prices in Ukraine remain stable. In premium networks, the cost has exceeded 100 UAH, while the economy segment offers more affordable pricing.

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Ministry of Economy Changes Investment Approach: State to Cover the First Layer of Risks

Economy 09/30/2026, 14:26

The Ministry of Economy is introducing a multi-layered investment system where the state covers the first layer of war risks, lowering tariffs and attracting private capital.

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Loans with a 5.5% State Subsidy: New Conditions for Big Business

Economy 09/30/2026, 13:04

The government has expanded the preferential lending program for big business up to 1 billion hryvnias, covering fuel infrastructure, processing, and retail with a 5.5% rate compensation.

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Government Expands Business Insurance to Fuel Tankers, Trucks, and Agricultural Machinery

Economy 09/30/2026, 12:23

The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the military damage compensation program for business, adding Kyiv, fuel tankers, trucks, and agricultural machinery with simplified registration.

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Ukrainian Cabinet Plans to Expand Business Opportunities to Purchase Domestic Air Defense Systems

Economy 09/30/2026, 11:53

The Ukrainian government is considering allowing private businesses to purchase domestic air defense systems to protect against strikes that caused about $10 billion in damages in 2026.

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Ukraine to Cover $7 Billion Defense Budget Deficit: Government Strategy

Politics 09/30/2026, 11:04

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced a plan to cover $7 billion of the $27 billion defense budget deficit through internal optimization, stressing the need for 2027 funding.

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"Kyivstar" Announces Tariff Price Increase Starting October 8, 2026

Economy 09/30/2026, 09:35

Major mobile operator Kyivstar is raising tariff prices for some subscribers starting October 8, 2026, due to rising network maintenance and restoration costs.

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Ukrainians Look for Jobs in Poland for 2-3 Months: Why Demand for Short Contracts is Growing

Economy 09/30/2026, 08:11

Ukrainians are increasingly choosing short-term 2-3 month contracts in Poland to survive the winter and earn money without long-term migration. Demand for temporary staff is growing amid cautious Polish business policies.

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