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Rivne Northern Bypass Opened: Strategic Route for Military and Humanitarian Cargo Launched

Economy 06/03/2026, 15:30

The Rivne Northern Bypass has been opened — a strategically important road section that strengthens routes to the western border. The project, started in 2019, has allowed accelerating the delivery of military and humanitarian cargo. 🚛🇺🇦

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Trade War 2.0: US Prepares Mass Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor

Economy 06/03/2026, 15:20

The US is preparing massive trade sanctions: new tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including the EU and Canada. The reason is the fight against forced labor. Duty rates will reach 12.5%. 🇺🇸📉🌍

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Merging of Giants: «Fozzy» Acquires «Badyoriy» Chain and Doubles Presence in Kyiv

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:47

«Fozzy» takes a giant step: the chain acquires 180 «Badyoriy» stores, increasing its presence in Kyiv by almost 1.5 times 🛒🇺🇦. The deal has already been approved by the antimonopoly committee, and staff will be retained. Meanwhile, European giant Pepco is entering the market, ready to open in 2026.

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Hryvnia at the bottom: dollar and euro hit historical records — exchange rate on June 3

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:37

📉 Hryvnia updates historical lows: dollar and euro hit records. The NBU set a new official rate for June 3 — 44.34 UAH per dollar. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Read details about the situation in banks and the interbank market in our article.

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Black Sea Salt Plant Reaches Full Capacity: How the New Enterprise is Transforming Ukraine's Salt Market

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:25

The Black Sea Salt Plant reached full capacity in May 2026, covering 50% of Ukraine's demand for edible salt. 🏭🧂 The plant utilizes advanced technologies and plans to expand extraction from the Kuyalnik Lagoon. #Salt #Manufacturing #Economy

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Life after 'Artemsol': How Ukraine survived without its main supplier and why salt prices may rise again

Economy 06/03/2026, 14:14

Ukraine lost its main salt producer 'Artemsol' in 2022, but the market survived: imports were restructured, and new plants are launching. However, stabilization is not a victory, but a forced adaptation. Prices are rising, demand is falling, and the future of the industry depends on new players. 🧂🇺🇦

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Tereblia Deposit: How Corporate Warfare and Raids Led to the Resumption of Salt Mining in Ukraine

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:56

The Tereblia salt deposit has resumed mining after a corporate conflict and an attempted raider takeover. In 2026, the enterprise plans to reach a capacity of 450,000 tons, which will help close the salt deficit in Ukraine after the loss of "Artemsol" in Soledar. 🧂🏭

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Currency rates in Ukraine on June 3: the dollar is at its highs, the euro is at 52 hryvnias. Where is it more profitable to buy?

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:34

The dollar is holding near local highs, while the euro is trading at the 52 hryvnia mark. 📉 We analyze where it is most profitable to buy currency today in the largest banks of Ukraine: from PrivatBank to Monobank. 💸

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Oil prices rise amid escalation in the Persian Gulf: Bitcoin crashes, while chipmaker stocks soar

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:13

Oil prices rise for the third consecutive day due to the failure of US-Iran negotiations and new missile strikes in the Persian Gulf. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin crashed to a two-month low, while chipmaker Marvell's shares soared by 32%. 📉📈

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Fuel prices in Ukraine: comparative analysis of OKKO, WOG, SOCAR and Ukrnafta networks on June 3

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine stabilized on June 3: a comparison of OKKO, WOG, SOCAR and Ukrnafta networks shows a significant price difference. Drivers can save by choosing the right gas station, especially at Ukrnafta, where prices are lower. 🚗⛽

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Housing in Ukraine is three times cheaper than in Poland: how war and security shape the real estate market

Economy 06/03/2026, 12:28

Housing in Ukraine is three times cheaper than in Poland: the average price of a 30–40 m² apartment is $39,000 vs $124,000 in Poland. At the same time, demand for small housing in Ukraine is 23% higher, and prices depend directly on proximity to the front line. 🏠📉

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Economy 06/02/2026, 22:48

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Money in blogs is not a 'gray area': how Ukrainian bloggers can legally pay taxes and not lose their accounts

Economy 06/02/2026, 21:11

🇺🇦 Bloggers in Ukraine are obliged to pay taxes on advertising, donations, and monetization — even if money comes from abroad. A lawyer explains how to legalize income through a sole proprietorship (FOP), avoid fines, and not lose accounts. ⚖️💸 #taxes #bloggers #Ukraine

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Dollar and Euro Rise Again: NBU Records New Highs, but Market Remains Under Control

Economy 06/02/2026, 19:27

Dollar and euro rise again: NBU recorded new highs on June 3. 💵📈 Experts explain why the market did not collapse and how the "managed flexibility" mechanism curbs panic. Read details about exchange rates and regulator actions.

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EU's 21st Sanctions Package: A Blow to Rosneft, Lukoil, and the 'Shadow Fleet'. What Will Change Next Week?

Economy 06/02/2026, 18:22

The EU is preparing the 21st sanctions package: Rosneft, Lukoil, and the 'shadow fleet' are under attack 🛢️⚓. Assets may be frozen, and the oil price cap will be maintained at $44.10. Sanctions against Patriarch Kirill are also being discussed. 🇪🇺📉

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Hryvnia in wartime: NBU reports record cleanliness of cash and shift to cashless payments

Economy 06/02/2026, 17:57

The NBU reported record cleanliness of the hryvnia: the level of counterfeits is three times lower than in the EU, and Ukrainians are massively switching to cashless payments. 🇺🇦💳 Updated banknotes with a patriotic slogan have already appeared in circulation, and small denominations have been finally replaced by coins. 🪙

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Exchange rates in Ukraine on June 2: dollar stable, euro weakens. Comparison of bank rates

Economy 06/02/2026, 13:31

📉 Exchange rates in Ukraine on June 2: dollar stable, euro drops by 5 kopecks. We analyze which bank is currently the most profitable for buying currency — the difference between the teller and the app can amount to up to 150 hryvnias on 1000 dollars! 💵🏦

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Gazprom and Turkey: Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Gas Supplies After 2026

Economy 06/02/2026, 12:52

Turkey and Russia discussed the extension of gas contracts after 2026. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed negotiations between Botas and Gazprom against the backdrop of Russia's loss of European markets. Turkey remains the second most important partner for Russian gas exports. 🇹🇷🇷🇺🔥

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