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Worker sorting potato harvest in a sack: illustration for news about competition between Ukrainian and Egyptian potatoes

The Ukrainian Potato Paradox: Why Egyptian Crops Are Displacing Local Ones

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:00
Ukraine is importing record volumes of potatoes despite having its own harvest. 🥔 The main reason is a shortage of storage facilities and logistics issues, causing Egyptian produce to displace local crops. In 2026, the situation began to change: domestic potatoes became cheaper, but losses from importing fries remain in the billions of hryvnias. 📉🇺🇦
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Citizens ascending the stairs to the Pension Fund of Ukraine building to submit documents for a subsidy

Subsidy from May 1: Who needs to submit documents by July to avoid losing money

Economy 06/11/2026, 04:03
Subsidy from May 1: Who needs to submit documents by July to avoid losing money. For most Ukrainians, the housing subsidy is processed automatically, but there are exceptions. If you belong to the category of citizens who need to submit documents again, you have until July 1. Otherwise, payments will only start accruing from the date of application, not from the start of the season. #subsidy #pfu #pension #ukraine
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