Economy
Kharkiv authorities have a record debt for electricity
On 10 April, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the Kharkiv city government and its subordinate utilities had accumulated more than UAH 30 billion in electricity debt...
Global fuel prices have risen sharply
Global fuel prices are once again showing a sharp rise. The increase is due to uncertainty over the ceasefire in the Middle East.
Rising prices on the global market
According to expert Sergey...
Notaries sharply criticised the law on realtors
On 10 April 2026, the Notary Chamber of Ukraine officially appealed to the Verkhovna Rada to reconsider the concept of the draft law on real estate activities.
Official position of the Notary Chamber
The Notary Chamber...
CBAM threatens contracts of Ukrainian exporters
The EU's CBAM ecomitment is already affecting the contracts of Ukrainian companies, including Centravis, which exports most of its products to Europe.
The impact of CBAM on Ukrainian exports
At Centravis...
Sanctions are in question: Trump prepares new decision
Donald Trump is likely to continue his policy of easing sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil. The current restrictions are due to expire on 11 and 19 April, and the...
Verkhovna Rada introduces 5% tax on OLX
Members of the Verkhovna Rada have supported in the first reading the draft law 15111-d, which introduces a 5% tax on the sale of used items through OLX and similar online platforms. For the innovation...
Penalties for «black» rental of apartments: new rules
Ukrainians are warned of fines for renting apartments without formal contracts. Tenants will be obliged to sign formal agreements, and higher taxes will be imposed on short-term rentals. New rules...
Turkey overtakes the EU in energy
Turkey has officially overtaken the EU in terms of the pace of deployment of battery energy storage systems. This was a response to the ongoing fossil fuel crisis that has engulfed the European market....
Iran and Oman impose duties on passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have officially imposed duties of $2 million on each ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision is effective during a two-week...
Oil falls after Trump announces truce
US oil futures fell to $90.90 per barrel after Donald Trump announced a two-week truce. Energy markets reacted quickly to the news,...
Asia appeals to Ukraine on maritime security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an official request from Asian states to coordinate actions in the field of maritime security. Contacts are expected at the level of leaders, foreign ministries and...
Ukraine's international reserves fell to $52bn
Ukraine's international reserves declined to USD $52bn, down by USD 5% from the previous month. The main reasons for this were large-scale foreign exchange interventions and repayments of...
Ukraine to launch digital system for searching for debtors
Today, the Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a draft law that provides for the creation of a unified digital ecosystem to fight debtors. The innovation will allow banks, state registries, and...
Kyiv is reviewing transport prices - Klitschko
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced a review of public transport tariffs. The reason for this decision was the rise in the cost of fuel, electricity and consumables. The last time tariffs were changed...
Turkish electricity for Cuba: Ukraine missed a chance
The Karpowership floating power plant project for Odesa region is officially closed. Ukraine spent UAH 300 million on preparing port infrastructure, but the Cabinet of Ministers cancelled the deal due to...
Verkhovna Rada considers tax hikes: details
Today, the Verkhovna Rada is considering three important draft laws on tax increases in the first reading. These are the introduction of a military fee, taxation of income from digital platforms and...
















