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Almost every third business in Ukraine was at risk of closure: what a new study showed
Ukrainian small and medium-sized businesses continue to operate in conditions of high uncertainty, but financial pressure, staff shortages and rising costs increasingly affect their sustainability. A new study found that more than half of businesses have already downsized, and nearly a third are on the verge of shutting down. We tell you what factors put the most pressure on business, why entrepreneurs refuse loans, and what changes they consider critically necessary for the recovery of the economy.
Canadian company to buy Polish chain Żabka for $8.6 billion
The Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard, which owns the Circle K chain of stores, agreed to buy a controlling stake in the largest operator of convenience stores in Poland - the Żabka Group chain. As reported in Couche-Tard, the value of the deal is about 32.62 billion Polish zlotys ($8.6 billion).
Apple is preparing for record sales growth over the past five years
Apple is poised for its strongest June quarter sales growth in five years thanks to a decision to keep iPhone prices stable. Despite the increase in the price of iPad and MacBook due to the shortage of memory chips, the company decided not to increase the price of its main product.
Lamborghini's profits fell due to tariffs and geopolitical instability
According to the results of the first half of 2026, the Italian manufacturer of supercars Lamborghini reduced the operating profit by more than 8%. The company explains the deterioration of financial results due to the impact of American tariffs, exchange rate fluctuations and the unstable geopolitical situation.
Ukrainian winemaking is recovering: grape processing increased by 25%
In 2025, the Ukrainian wine industry demonstrated positive dynamics: the volume of grape processing increased by 25.4% and reached 40,000 tons. Despite the difficult previous years, the industry is gradually on the path to recovery.
OKKO increased the payment of taxes by a third: for the first half of 2026, the budget received almost UAH 15 billion
OKKO Group paid UAH 14.99 billion in taxes and fees to the state budget for the first half of 2026. This is 33%, or UAH 3.7 billion, more than in the same period last year.
The EU is introducing mandatory labeling of AI content: why the new rules will be difficult to implement
From August 3, new requirements of the AI Act come into force in the European Union, which oblige developers of generative artificial intelligence and professional users to label content created or modified with the help of AI. This applies to images, videos, audio and other materials that may appear to be real.
Apple has again become the most expensive company in the world
Apple has regained the top spot among the world's most valuable public companies after rising stock prices. The company outperformed Nvidia, which lost some of its market capitalization as investors' interest in the artificial intelligence sector weakened.
The number of new companies in Ukraine has reached a three-year high: business is opening new businesses more actively
In the first half of 2026, Ukraine registered a record number of newly created companies over the past three years. Despite the increase in the number of closed enterprises, the overall balance remains positive, and the greatest business activity is demonstrated by trade, IT and the real estate market.
The state's debt under the "5-7-9%" program has grown to UAH 8.8 billion: what is happening with compensation to banks
The state's indebtedness to banks under the "Affordable loans 5-7-9%" program continues to grow. As of the beginning of the second half of 2026, the government already owes financial institutions UAH 8.8 billion in interest rate compensation. Despite this, the program itself continues to work actively, and the soft loan portfolio has set a new record.
Nova Poshta has expanded its delivery network in Poland thanks to a partnership with Orlen Paczka
The Ukrainian logistics company Nova Post continues to strengthen its position on the European market. Thanks to the new cooperation with the Polish chain Orlen Paczka, customers gained access to another 15,000 parcel drop-off points throughout Poland. This will make delivery faster, more convenient and more affordable for Ukrainians living or working in the country.
NAZK summed up the results of the declaration for 2025: officials declared cryptocurrency worth 839 million UAH and foreign real estate worth more than 4 billion UAH
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption has completed the analysis of declarations for 2025. Officials listed significant amounts of cash, cryptocurrency assets, foreign real estate and precious metals, and revealed the countries where the biggest spenders took place.