Kyiv topped the world ranking of cities with the dirtiest air. The doctor advises to humidify the air at home, drink more water, limit your time outside, and use moisturized masks when going out.
The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck, setting the official exchange rate at 41. 4444 UAH/USD. The euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at 46.23 UAH/euro.
Andriy Pyshnyi called for the re-taxation of banks to be assessed in terms of efficiency and risks. The NBU hopes that banks will make a decisive contribution to financing the deficit without issuing sources.
The National Bank of Ukraine has cut interest rates on three-month certificates of deposit to 15. 5% and on refinancing loans to 16%. The NBU also limited the term of refinancing loans to 14 days.
The NBU said that international aid and domestic resources should help cover the 2025 budget deficit without issuing new debt. The deficit is projected to be over 19% of GDP due to high expenditures amid the war.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi announced that inflation is expected to moderate due to increased demand and spending. However, the NBU's prudent policy will help to gradually slow inflation to the 5% target in the coming years.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said that Ukraine's international reserves exceeded $42 billion at the beginning of September. The agreement with the IMF was a positive signal for the country's macro-financial stability.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi reported that consumer inflation rose to 7. 5% year-on-year in August. This is in line with the NBU's forecasts, and underlying price pressures have also increased.
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 13%. This decision should help bring inflation back to the 5% target and support the stability of the FX market.
Israel has conducted an operation to blow up Hezbollah's pagers and radios, which is a stage in the preparation for the Third Lebanon War. The expert believes that Israel has made a strategic decision to start a full-scale conflict with Lebanon.
The price of bitcoin reached $61,985 after the Fed cut its interest rate by 50 basis points. The broader cryptocurrency market also rose, but further growth is limited due to cautious economic forecasts.
The man jumped from the 5th floor of the dormitory of the Irpin College of NUBiP. He is alive, but in serious condition with numerous fractures, and doctors are fighting for his life.
In Irpin, a man fell from the 5th floor of a university dormitory. Eyewitnesses report that he is alive, but has numerous fractures of the limbs. Doctors are fighting for his life.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate for September 19: the dollar is UAH 41. 45, the euro is UAH 46.10. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.48-41.5, and the euro at UAH 46.19-46.20.
The NACP found signs of illicit enrichment and false declarations worth more than UAH 42 million. This became the basis for the National Police to open criminal proceedings.
The price of bitcoin rose by 0. 6% to $59,964 amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Positive data on capital flows into exchange-traded funds and the overall growth of the cryptocurrency market supported market sentiment.
About 250 people have been evacuated due to the fires in Kharkiv region, especially in the area of Andriivka. 14 fires have covered 40 hectares of forest, and 600 rescuers are working to localize the fire.
Rescuers have extinguished 400 hectares of a 500-hectare forest fire in Donetsk region. According to the head of the RMA, the fire can be completely extinguished in 2-3 days if there is no shelling.
Despite active hostilities in Donetsk region, up to 1,500 people remain in the city of Toretsk. The regional military administration complains that the evacuation is extremely slow.
The Ministry of Social Policy plans to change the system of social benefits. The goal is to provide real help to those who really need it, instead of formal payments based on status.
The Ministry of Social Policy has developed a draft pension reform based on the EU model. This will allow many pensioners to receive a fair amount of pensions instead of numerous supplements.
About 1. 2 million internally displaced persons receive financial assistance from the state based on family income. The payment for IDPs will be valid for 6 months and will remain as a crisis support tool for the population.
The Ministry of Social Policy intends to consolidate social benefits, of which there are currently about 40 types.
The draft law on basic social assistance will make it easier to receive payments through Diia. The Deputy Minister of Social Policy said that the document will soon be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.
Russian troops fired at least 8 MRLS at the Komyshuvakha community in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, houses were destroyed, there are dead and wounded, and the search operation continues.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 41 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 46.12 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.47-41.49 on the interbank market.
A study shows that 80% of Ukrainian youth want to move abroad. However, a demographic expert explains why this data does not reflect the real situation and calls for a focus on trends.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection reports that most of the fires in Ukraine are caused by military operations. Due to shelling, the country is losing ecosystems, and the damage is estimated at billions.
Over the past day, more than 50 fires have been extinguished in Ukraine, but another 20 are still underway. The most difficult situation is in Poltava and Kharkiv regions, where forests are burning due to dry weather and shelling.
After a nighttime attack by Russian drones on Sumy region, power companies restored electricity supply in Konotop by 100% and in Sumy district by 80%. “Stability points” are operating in the cities.
