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Ukraine receives less money from employees: remittances fell by another 7%
In the first half of 2026, the volume of private remittances to Ukraine decreased by 6.9% — to $3.684 billion. The largest decrease came from the wages of Ukrainians abroad, while assistance to families increased.
Banks will strengthen control over new and "dormant" FOPs: the details have become known
Starting from August 14, 2026, banks will strengthen control over the operations of newly created and long-term inactive sole proprietorships and legal entities, which financial institutions will assign to a higher risk category.
Lending supports banks' profitability for a year and a half in a row: what NBU statistics show
Lending remains one of the key sources of profitability for Ukrainian banks: the sector has been increasing operating profit for six consecutive quarters, despite rising costs of reserves.
Ukraine introduced sanctions against 13 vessels and 28 companies for illegal export of grain
Ukraine has expanded sanctions pressure on Russian companies, ship owners and captains involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories. The new list includes 13 vessels, 11 citizens of the Russian Federation and 28 legal entities related to the transportation and logistics of agricultural products. As reported in the President's Office, on August 14, Volodymyr Zelenskyi implemented the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the application of sanctions.
Poland and Lithuania provide 55% of gasoline imports to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian gasoline market is increasingly dependent on supplies from Poland and Lithuania: in July 2026, these two countries accounted for about 55% of all fuel imports. At the same time, the share of one manufacturer — the ORLEN concern — exceeded half of supplies from abroad, which makes the Polish-Lithuanian route key to the stability of the Ukrainian market.
The prices of railway tickets will now depend on the date of purchase: how will the cost change
"Ukrzaliznytsia" is switching to a more flexible tariff system: the price of tickets in SV carriages and "Intercity" first class will depend on when a passenger buys a ticket, the day of the week and the demand for a specific flight. The closer the departure date and the higher the demand, the more expensive the fare can be. At the same time, discounts are provided for certain days, and early booking will allow you to purchase a ticket at the base price.
Ukrainians can be exempted from the pension tax when buying housing for compensation for destroyed property
Ukrainians who will buy a new home with state compensation for real estate destroyed due to the war can receive an additional financial benefit. Draft law No. 11444 provides for the exemption of such buyers from paying the pension tax, and also expands the possibilities of using compensation funds. At the same time, the proposed changes have not yet entered into force - the document must be considered by the Verkhovna Rada.
The National Bank of Ukraine found violations in Ukrposhta's work with UAH 11.9 billion in cash
The National Bank of Ukraine discovered cash transactions worth UAH 11.9 billion at Ukrposhta, which could have signs of legalization of funds of unknown origin. The National Bank, during the inspection of Ukrposhta, discovered cash transactions...
Hryvnia business loans increased by 33% in July compared to last year, NBU
Hryvnia business loans increased by 33% in July compared to last year Hryvnia lending in Ukraine continues to grow, despite difficult business conditions and war risks.
In Kyiv, apartments in general rose in price by 14%, but in some areas prices fell
Prices for apartments in Kyiv are uneven and depend on the district of the capital, as well as the security situation there.
The Cabinet of Ministers provided banks with UAH 20.8 billion in portfolio-based guarantees to support business
The government allocated UAH 20.8 billion in state guarantees for 19 banks / Shutterstock The government provided 19 banks with state guarantees on a portfolio basis for a total amount of up to UAH 20.8 billion.
A Norwegian pension fund invested $1.2 billion in Musk's SpaceX
Norway's state pension fund, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, has acquired 0.05% of Elon Musk's SpaceX shares. As of June 30, the value of this package was estimated at $1.22 billion, Reuters reported after updating the list of fund assets.