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How entrepreneurs can count their business towards pension tenure: clarifications from the Pension Fund of Ukraine

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:55

Entrepreneurs can include business activity time in their pension tenure, but the rules depend on the year of registration and contribution payments. The PFU has clarified how tenure is credited after 2004 and what documents are needed for earlier periods. 📄💼 #Pension #SoleProprietor #Ukraine

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Dollar breaks the 45 hryvnia mark: how exchange rates have changed in Ukrainian banks

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:35

The dollar in Ukrainian banks is rising again: PUMB was the first to raise the selling rate to 45 hryvnias. The euro has also returned to growth, but in some banks its rate has decreased. We analyze where it is currently most profitable to buy and sell currency 💵💶

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Shadow over the economy: how the war expanded the 'grey' sector in Ukraine to 45% of GDP

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:24

Ukraine's shadow economy has reached 45% of GDP against the backdrop of the war. 'Grey' schemes are squeezing out honest business, and the budget is losing billions. EBA calls for digitization of control, but without pressure on legal entities. 📉🇺🇦

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The Transparency Paradox: Why Honest Business in Ukraine Becomes an Easy Target for Inspections

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:17

Honest business in Ukraine is trapped: transparency makes it an easy target for inspections, while shadow schemes thrive. EBA experts call for reforming the courts and law enforcement system to restore justice. 🏛️💼📉

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Diesel and gasoline in Ukraine: where to refuel cheapest as of June 9

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:09

Fuel prices in Ukraine on June 9 remained unchanged, but the difference between networks allows saving up to 200 hryvnias! 🚗💸 "Ukrnafta" offers the cheapest diesel and gasoline, outperforming WOG and OKKO. We analyze where it is most profitable to refuel.

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The Paradox of Ukraine's Car Fleet: Why Gas is Cheap, Yet Not Everyone Switches

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:48

Only a third of Ukraine's transport runs on gas, although it is the cheapest fuel. We analyze why drivers are not rushing to install GBO: from bureaucracy and new engines to myths about explosions. 🚗💨

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Washington Adds Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to Blacklist: New Rules of the Game for Chinese Giants

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:30

The US has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the blacklist, accusing them of ties with the Chinese military 🇺🇸🇨🇳. Beijing calls this discrimination, while experts doubt the effectiveness of the measures due to deep ties with American business. The global trade war is intensifying! 📉🚀

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Pension top-up: which Ukrainians will receive a one-time state assistance payment

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:24

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has announced new rules: some citizens will receive a one-time payment upon retirement. Also, from 2026, the procedure for calculating seniority will change. 🇺🇦💰

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Empty shelves and fuel rationing: a humanitarian crisis is growing in occupied Crimea

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:07

An acute shortage of food is being recorded in occupied Crimea: sugar, cereals, and pasta are disappearing from shelves. Residents are facing empty shelves and purchase restrictions, while the situation is exacerbated by the introduction of fuel rationing coupons following strikes on oil depots. 🛒🚫⛽

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Blow to logistics: how Ukrposhta is restoring operations after an attack in Kharkiv

Economy 06/09/2026, 00:59

After a drone strike on the Ukrposhta hub in Kharkiv, the company restructured its logistics. Delivery from afar may take a day longer, but operations have already stabilized. There were no casualties among employees, and owners of lost parcels will receive compensation. 📦🚚🇺🇦

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Energy, IT, and Defense: Ukrainian Prime Minister Names Key Sectors for Post-War Surge

Economy 06/09/2026, 00:31

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko named the main sectors for Ukraine's post-war surge: energy, IT, and defense. Experts predict a shortage of builders and salary growth up to 170,000 hryvnias. 🔥🇺🇦

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Obriy: The Digital Ecosystem That Will Transform Ukraine's Labor Market

Economy 06/08/2026, 23:46

Ukraine has presented the «Obriy» platform — a new digital labor market ecosystem. 🇺🇦 The project will help 100,000 citizens find jobs by the end of the year. The first services will appear in the «Diia» app this summer. 📱💼

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Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Calculation Formula and Implementation Timeline

Economy 06/08/2026, 23:43

Ukraine is preparing for a large-scale pension reform: payments will depend on contributions made throughout life, and preferential pensions will be removed from the general system. 🇺🇦💰 The transition period will last 13 years, and the draft law will be submitted to the Rada by autumn 2026.

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Longer and more efficient: an experiment with 'super-trucks' launched on the Kyiv — Odesa highway

Economy 06/08/2026, 22:01

An experiment with 'super-trucks' has been launched on the Kyiv — Odesa highway 🚛. Long-haul vehicle combinations, popular in Europe, will for the first time be allowed to move in Ukraine. This will allow for increased freight transport and reduced load on roads. 🇺🇦📉

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Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Payment Formula and the Fight Against Pension Devaluation

Economy 06/08/2026, 21:57

The Government of Ukraine has presented a new pension reform concept: payments will become two-component, and the gap between minimum and maximum pensions will be reduced. The draft law, aimed at combating benefit devaluation, is planned to be submitted to the Rada in the autumn. ⏳📉

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Gasoline prices drop: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed after the weekend

Economy 06/08/2026, 21:26

Fuel prices in Ukraine have dropped! 📉 WOG, OKKO, and SOCAR networks have lowered prices by 1 UAH per liter. We break down how much gasoline and diesel now cost at popular gas stations. ⛽🚗

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Oil Shock: Prices Surge Amid Iranian and Israeli Missile Strikes

Economy 06/08/2026, 20:59

Oil prices surged following the missile strike on Israel and the retaliatory strike on Iran. Brent rose by nearly 4%, while traders fear the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 🚀🛢️

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Ukraine's Labor Market: How the War Changed Demand for Professions — From Housekeepers to Welders

Economy 06/08/2026, 20:56

🇺🇦 The war has changed Ukraine's labor market: demand for housekeepers dropped by 68%, for welders by 46%. However, interest in the defense sector and logistics has grown. 💼📉 #Ukraine #LaborMarket #War

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