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European countries are facing price increases of up to 5060% for defense
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (269+ words) Against the backdrop of rapidly rising defense spending in NATO countries and growing demand for weapons in Europe, prices for defense procurement have risen significantly'in some cases by 5060% over the past two years, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said, as…...
Russians have started cutting back on everything: Zhalilo on the hidden
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (267+ words) The official unemployment rate in Russia is 2. 4%. Retail sales are supposedly on the rise. But behind these figures lies a very different picture: restaurant closures have increased by 31%, nominal wage growth has nearly halved compared to last year, and the…...
Russia has no plan to emerge from the recession without ending the war " economist - Komersant Ukrainian
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) Russia has no real chance of stabilizing its economy as long as it continues the war against Ukraine. This view was expressed by economist Yaroslav Zhalilo in an interview with the You Tube channel "Komersant Ukrainian", citing data from Ukraine's…...
A deal is in the works in the retail market: Fozzy Group wants to acquire
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (409+ words) Silpo-Food LLC, which operates the Silpo chain and is part of the Fozzy Group, intends to acquire a number of real estate and equipment assets owned by the Eurotek Group, which recently announced the closure of its supermarket chains, according…...
Think tanks have criticized the government's social benefits:
1+ week, 4+ day ago (965+ words) Ukraine cannot afford non-targeted social payments that do not take into account the actual financial circumstances of recipients: its commitments to the IMF require the rational use of financial resources to support vulnerable segments of the population. This is stated…...
The dollar has risen again, while the euro has hit a new record high: exchange
3+ week, 5+ day ago (626+ words) The National Bank of Ukraine raised the official exchange rates for the dollar and the euro as of April 21, 2026. The dollar rose to 44. 1004 UAH per dollar, and the euro to 51. 8929 UAH per euro. The Polish zloty also appreciated, reaching 12. 2600 UAH....
How Poland Made It Into the World's Top 20 Economies: What's
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (355+ words) Today, the Polish economy outperforms developed countries such as Switzerland, and economists study its experience as an example of a successful state transformation following the socialist system. According to the Polish statistical office, in 2025 the size of its economy exceeded…...
The dollar exchange rate has broken a record: how much will the currency cost
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (178+ words) The dollar in Ukraine has once again reached a historic high. The National Bank has sharply raised the official exchange rate of the US currency, which continues to strengthen against the hryvnia. This is evidenced by updated data on the…...
Global stock markets plummeted due to escalation in the Persian Gulf: what is
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) Global stocks are falling sharply amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. Investors are reacting to statements by US and Israeli officials about a possible prolonged military campaign against Iran, which could last several weeks. This was reported by "Komersant…...
The dollar rose again after falling: NBU exchange rates as of January 30
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) After several days of decline, the National Bank of Ukraine has once again raised the official dollar exchange rate. The Ukrainian hryvnia weakened slightly, while the euro continued its moderate growth. This is evidenced by updated data from the regulator,…...