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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.
Ukraine received another $690 million from the IMF: the funds have already reached the state budget
Ukraine received the second tranche of financing from the International Monetary Fund in the amount of about $690 million within the framework of the new four-year cooperation program. The funds have already been included in the state budget and will be used to support the country's financial stability.
The heat cost the British economy $1.5 billion: how abnormal weather affected business
The June heat wave caused losses in the amount of about $1.5 billion to the economy of Great Britain. The reason was a reduction in working hours, a drop in labor productivity and a deterioration in the well-being of employees. High temperatures have also exposed infrastructure weaknesses and heightened fears about the economic consequences of climate change.
USDT, USDC or other stablecoins: which to choose in 2026
For daily operations in Ukraine, the most practical stablecoin is USDT: it has the most liquidity, is accepted by all exchangers, and transfers on the Tron network cost pennies. USDC, on the other hand, wins in regulatory reliability - monthly reports on reserves and an EU license - so for large amounts "for a long time" many choose it. Together, these two tokens control 83% of the roughly $315 billion stablecoin market. We analyze the differences in numbers and give a simple logic of choice.
Foreign exchange bonds in 2026: how to legally hold dollars and euros at interest
Currency OVDPs are government bonds denominated in dollars or euros: dollar issues yield about 3.5-3.8% per annum, euro issues about 2.9%, and all income is tax-free. We analyze profitability, the purchase procedure from $1,000 and nuances that should be known in advance.
Which bank to choose for FOP in 2026: comparison of conditions of five banks
For most FOPs without cash revenue, the cheapest option in 2026 is monobank: free service, zero commissions for transfers of own funds and foreign currency accounts with free SWIFT. If the business involves cash, trade or acquiring, PrivatBank and FUIB are stronger.
Electricity and gas tariffs may increase in Ukraine from 2027: what will change for consumers
In Ukraine, a gradual increase in tariffs for electricity and natural gas for the population may begin in 2027. Such a scenario is envisaged by the updated Memorandum with the International Monetary Fund, but it is planned to be implemented only after the assessment of social protection programs and the creation of support mechanisms for vulnerable categories of citizens.
Renting housing in Ukraine has become more expensive: where prices have risen the most
In the first half of 2026, the long-term housing rental market in Ukraine continued to increase in price. According to OLX Real Estate research, the median rental price of apartments increased by 15%, and private houses - immediately by 29%. One of the main reasons was the reduction in the number of offers against the background of active demand.
The IMF explained why there are almost no medium-sized businesses in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund stated that the current tax system of Ukraine actually restrains the development of enterprises and forces companies to consciously limit their own growth. As a result, the so-called "missing middle" was formed in the economy - when there are many small enterprises, and medium-sized businesses are much less developed.
EKA supported Ukrainian exports for more than UAH 7.5 billion in six months
In the first half of 2026, the Export Credit Agency of Ukraine (ECA) supported the export of Ukrainian goods for UAH 7.53 billion. During this period, the state institution provided insurance support for 40 export agreements concluded by 33 Ukrainian companies, helping businesses to enter international markets even in wartime conditions.