According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, most Russian ships were forced to concentrate in the eastern part of the Black Sea, and their presence in Sevastopol was minimized.
Thanks to lower food prices due to record harvests and lower energy costs, inflation in Ukraine fell sharply in 2023, but is expected to rise moderately this year due to average crop yields and the ongoing effects of the war.
According to the National Bank, in 2023, the number of non-cash card transactions in Ukraine exceeded the pre-war figures, amounting to more than UAH 6 billion.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine rose by more than 2% overnight amid predictions of a rise in fuel prices.
On March 6, the hryvnia depreciated against the dollar and the euro: the dollar rose by 5 kopeks and the euro by 2-10 kopeks on the buying and selling side.
Tesla has suspended production at its factory in Berlin due to an alleged arson attack on a nearby high-voltage power pole, which caused a power outage.
Since the launch of the Affordable Housing program, 7,800 Ukrainian families have received loans totaling UAH 12 billion to purchase housing, of which 204 loans were issued last week.
More than half of Ukrainians will celebrate March 8 this year, according to a survey conducted by Rakuten Viber.
The NBU confirmed that the list of systemically important banks has remained unchanged since 2023, with 15 banks retaining their status.
Oil prices fall as China announces plans to restructure its economy and limit industrial growth, raising concerns about future demand.
The Tax Service may lose up to 90% of criminal cases against businesses in Ukrainian courts due to lack of evidence.
Bitcoin is close to exceeding its historical high of $68 thousand set in November 2021, as its value has already exceeded $65 thousand.
The level of counterfeit banknotes in Ukraine decreased in 2023 to 2. 1 counterfeits per million hryvnias, down from 2.2 in 2022, while in the EU, counterfeiting was almost eight times higher, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.
The Government of Ukraine raised over UAH 34 billion from the sale of domestic government bonds in January-February 2024, exceeding the redemption volume by more than UAH 20 billion.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1. 1% in 2023, down from the previous year, thanks to the widespread use of solar, wind, and electric vehicles.
The National Bank of Ukraine cut foreign currency sales in February to $1. 5 billion, the second consecutive monthly decline.