According to the Big Mac index, the hryvnia is undervalued by 50. 7% and should be worth 20.73 UAH to the dollar instead of 42.0. Ukraine ranked sixth among the world's most undervalued currencies.
Bitcoin rose to $105. 3 thousand after the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged. Tesla revalued its crypto assets according to new standards, adding $600 million to its profit.
A collision between an American Airlines airplane and a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington killed at least 18 people. World figure skating champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov could have been on board.
An American Airlines passenger plane collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter near Reagan Airport, both crashing into the Potomac River. At least 18 people were confirmed dead, with a total of 67 people on board.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9294 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 9 kopecks. The dollar is traded in exchange offices at UAH 42.05-42.10, and the euro at UAH 43.90-44.10.
On January 30, the School Day of Nonviolence and Peace, the Day of the Specialist of the Military and Social Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen NASA Astronauts are celebrated. Orthodox Christians also celebrate the Trinity Sunday.
Trump is planning to sign an executive order to deport foreigners who express anti-Semitism and participate in illegal actions. The document will oblige federal agencies to step up the fight against anti-Semitism within 60 days.
US President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to freeze federal grants and financial aid. This happened after a federal judge blocked the order and lawmakers criticized it.
The PACE adopted a resolution on countering manipulation of historical facts and the need to revise historical education. The document was supported by 107 deputies and provides for the inclusion of the study of totalitarian regimes in the curriculum.
Beyoncé will hold eight concerts at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London as part of her Cowboy Carter tour. The singer continues her active concert activity despite the allegations against her husband Jay-Z.
The Syrian government has asked Russia to extradite Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Moscow in December. Damascus is also demanding compensation for supporting the Assad regime and participating in the reconstruction of the country.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have announced the birth of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose. The newborn took 11th place in the line to the British throne.
Taylor Swift has decided to limit her communication with Blake Lively because of her involvement in a $400 million lawsuit. Lively used Swift's presence to put pressure on director Justin Baldoni during negotiations on the movie.
Kyiv Customs prevented the illegal import of a rare 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. The owner from Lviv region tried to import the car worth UAH 1.2 million under a fake environmental certificate.
The legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani took to the catwalk during the Armani Prive Haute Couture SS'25 show. The 90-year-old fashion designer completed his 20th couture show by walking the runway with a model.
YouControl analyzed 150 of the most expensive tenders in Prozorro in 2024 for a total of UAH 65 billion. Most of the money was spent on energy, road construction and repair, and the largest contract was awarded to Energo Zbut Trans LLC.
The Patrol Police reports a 5-9% increase in the number of road accidents compared to last year. Speeding remains the main cause of accidents, accounting for 40% of all cases.
Ukraine is launching a program of rental subsidies for internally displaced persons. Payments are available subject to a formal lease agreement and no family ties between the tenant and the landlord.
Ukrposhta Bank will start operating within 4-6 months and will focus on basic financial services. The new network will include more than 4,400 fixed and 1,900 mobile branches across the country.
The summer period on the European gas market is turning from a traditionally calm one to a high-risk season. Due to reduced supplies from Russia and geopolitical factors, summer gas prices are higher than winter prices.
57-year-old actress Pamela Anderson took part in the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week without makeup. The star showed a white ensemble at the Chanel show and later appeared at the Jacquemus show in a white dress.
Prisoners of war in Ukraine will be allowed to make phone calls via IP telephony in coordination with the Coordination Headquarters. For suspected criminals, additional permission is required from the investigating authorities.
The government transfers shares in PIN Bank confiscated from Russian oligarchs to Ukrposhta to create a postal bank. This will save up to UAH 5 billion and improve access to banking services across the country.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to receive EUR 300 million from the European Investment Bank. 200 million will be spent on hydroelectric power plants, and 100 million will be used to modernize heating systems in communities.
In 2025, Ukraine will receive more than $65 billion in international assistance from its partners. The funding will come from the EU, the IMF and the G7 countries' ERA initiative from frozen assets of the Russian Federation.
Persons liable for military service in Ukraine will be able to apply for a referral to a military medical commission online through the Reserve+ app. The new option is available for volunteers and those who have received a call-up.
The expert explained how to choose and consume sweets without harming your health. She named healthy and harmful sweeteners, as well as the basic rules for consuming desserts.
Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is negotiating the acquisition of the American division of TikTok. The decision on the future of the app should be made within 30 days.
The NBU has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 94 to the dollar and UAH 44.14 to the euro. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar can be purchased for UAH 42.25-42.30, and the euro for UAH 44.30-44.45.
The rapper Potap (Slavic Balagan) came out with a poster in Valencia, offering passers-by to try “vodka”. Ukrainians are outraged that the artist has not been as active in supporting Ukraine.
