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How much does it cost to withdraw currency from an account: bank commissions in 2026
Withdrawing dollars or euros from your own currency account in Ukraine costs from 0% (PrivatBank ATMs for currency cards) to 0.9% (monobank), and almost all banks abroad charge about 2%. We analyze proven tariffs, limits and three legal ways to reduce the cost of withdrawal to zero.
The single tax in 2026: rates, EUV and military tax by groups
In 2026, the FOP of the first group pays a total of UAH 3,099.84 per month (single tax + military levy + EUV), the second group pays UAH 4,496.44, and the third group pays 6% of income (5% single tax + 1% military levy) plus EUV of UAH 1,902.34 per month. A complete table by groups, income limits, payment terms and examples of calculations.
Workers from the occupied territories will be able to resign through "Dia"
The Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine has started beta testing of a new digital service that will allow remote termination of labor relations. The service will help Ukrainians who have lost contact with their employer due to the occupation or hostilities, to officially resign without personal presence and get the opportunity to get a job in a new place.
The Ukrainian analogue of Starlink: Stetman is preparing the launch of 360 satellites in partnership with SpaceX
The Ukrainian company Stetman continues the implementation of a large-scale space project to create its own satellite group. By 2030, it is planned to deploy 360 satellites in orbit, which will provide secure communication for government structures, the military and, in the future, for partner countries.
The US introduced new tariffs for 60 countries: who were affected by the restrictions
The administration of US President Donald Trump introduced a new package of import duties for 60 trading partners. The new rates are 10% and 12.5% and apply to most imported goods. In Washington, the decision is explained by the fight against the use of forced labor and unfair trade practices.
Meta raises $12 billion for new data center: investors demand higher yield due to AI risks
Meta Platforms is preparing to raise $12 billion to build a new data center in the US. At the same time, the company faced an increase in the cost of borrowing, because investors began to be more careful in assessing the large-scale investments of technological giants in the development of artificial intelligence.
Income from land fees exceeded UAH 24 billion: which regions became the leaders and how to check the accrual
During January–June 2026, the land fee became one of the important sources of filling local budgets. During this period, more than 1 million payers transferred UAH 24.1 billion to communities, which is 13.2% more than in the same period last year. The increase in revenues indicates the stable fulfillment of tax obligations and the strengthening of the financial capacity of local self-government.
How to check dollars for authenticity: five checks in 30 seconds
The authenticity of a 100-dollar bill can be checked without any equipment - according to the official instructions of the US Federal Reserve System, three actions are enough: touch, look at the light and tilt. Five security elements — relief printing, watermark, security thread, blue 3D tape and color-changing paint — are almost impossible to fake at the same time.
When is it more profitable to change currency: seasonality of the hryvnia exchange rate based on 2024–2026 data
The hryvnia exchange rate has a recurring annual rhythm: the greatest pressure occurs at the end of December - January, when the budget pays out record amounts, and the calmest periods are the end of winter-spring and mid-summer. According to the data of 2024–2026, the difference between the "successful" and "unsuccessful" moment of buying currency reached 2–4%. We analyze the mechanics of seasonality on real numbers, the calendar by months and the fair limits of the method.
Ukraine presented the AI system "Marichka": a solution for commanders - in a matter of minutes
The Central Research Institute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the "Marichka" intellectual and information system — a closed neural network that will help military commanders to analyze the combat situation and make decisions more quickly. According to the developers, the system is able to reduce the time of planning operations from 6-12 hours to a few minutes, significantly increasing the efficiency of troop management.
Almost UAH 167 million for luxury cars: which regions paid the most transport tax
In the first half of 2026, luxury car owners paid UAH 166.8 million in transport tax to local budgets, which is 61.2% more than in the same period last year. The increase in income indicates an increase in the number of expensive cars that are subject to taxation, as well as more active fulfillment of tax obligations.
Almost 100,000 officials hid declarations: how many documents have disappeared from open access
As of July 2026, 99.09 thousand declarants in Ukraine hid 445.54 thousand electronic declarations from public access. Most of the closed documents relate to the period before the start of the full-scale war, and more than half of the declarants with hidden declarations are military personnel.