Lilia Podolyak
This autumn, Kyiv will become the center of media basketball and the main sports arena of the country.
The epidemic season of influenza and ARVI has started in Ukraine, increasing the burden on Ukrainians' wallets.
NABU has been investigating the case of businessman Oleksiy Fedorychev for over 10 years. Former judge Oleksandr Sytnykov notes that such a duration is a sign of inefficiency and hidden interest of the detectives.
On October 11, a charity boxing tournament in support of veterans, organized by SpartaBox and Faniian Promotions with the support of Favbet, will take place in Kyiv. For the first time, official fights of wounded veterans will be held, including a wheelchair duel, as well as a fight for the title of Ukrainian Veteran Champion.
People's Deputy Fedir Khrystenko, against whom the SBU is investigating a criminal case, will testify about corruption and raiding in NABU. He will also provide testimony in the case regarding the involvement of SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko in one of the cases.
A Microsoft Research 2024-2025 study found that AI is most effective in the professions of translators, historians, and writers. This is based on an analysis of the activity of 200,000 Microsoft Bing Copilot users.
Ukrainian pharmacies are now obliged to offer customers one of the three cheapest analogues of medicines, which allows saving hundreds of hryvnias. This became possible thanks to government decisions at the end of 2024, aimed at increasing the availability of medicines.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to limit officials' salaries to UAH 80,000. Meanwhile, the NBU's chief lawyer receives almost half a million a month despite a criminal case.
The crypto exchange service ObmenAT24 has been recognized as the best platform for fast and secure cryptocurrency exchange at the annual Banker Awards 2025.
Developer RIEL is holding the "Million for a Dream from RIEL" promotion from October 1 to October 21, 2025, with the main prize being a certificate for UAH 1,000,000 for an apartment. To participate, you need to fill out a questionnaire online or at River Mall shopping center and two Epicenter shopping centers in Kyiv.
FC "Metalist 1925" is in 5th place in the UPL, trailing the leader by 2 points. President Bohdan Boiko attributes the success to systematic work and personnel changes, including the new coach Mladen Bartulović.
The desire to bend the market to one's will can be costly. The pharmaceutical manufacturer "Darnytsia" lobbied for a change in the rules of the game but found itself in an unfavorable position.
New FBI documents, released in the US, expose a large-scale corruption scheme involving Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk. Mykola Zlochevsky, who negotiated with Poroshenko to stop international investigations into Burisma, is also implicated.
Bitcoin rose by almost 10%, updating its historical maximum to over $125,000, thanks to record inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and seasonal October optimism. The macroeconomic situation in the US and the weakening dollar also contributed to the growth, making cryptocurrencies attractive to investors.
The fight against corruption in Ukraine will be more effective after the elimination of NABU's monopoly, which has effectively removed the state from this process, believes Anatoliy Burmich, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Anti-Corruption Committee. In his opinion, an external independent audit is also necessary.
On October 30, 2025, over 300 communicators and marketers and 30 speakers from all over Ukraine will take part in the PR marathon "In the Mirror of Reality". Participants will discuss tools for building trust, transparency, and effective communication, as well as the experience of adapting brands to rapid changes in public sentiment.
"Zakryv Round" is a podcast by Illia Kabachynskyi and Anton Polieskov about technological phenomena, companies and people who build businesses in the modern economy and attract billions in investments, as well as about events that influence the technological market and the world around us.
Economic expert Oleksandr Okhrimenko believes that in 2026, the dollar exchange rate may not exceed 42 hryvnias. It is difficult to predict the euro exchange rate due to its dependence on the political situation in the United States.
The capital hosted the "Poruch. Fest" festival, which gathered over 200 Ukrainian defenders, veterans, and their families. The event became part of the MHP Poruch program, which provides comprehensive individual support to military personnel and their families.
Roksolana Pyrtko, CEO of the shopping and entertainment centers "Roksolana" and "Spartak" in Lviv, spoke about the role of business - from economic activity to the protection and development of children during wartime.
Targeted advertising allows businesses to show ads only to their target audience, saving budget. It has advantages in precisely reaching the target audience and increasing conversion, but carries risks of high competition and dependence on platforms.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supports military personnel, veterans, civilians, and hospitals. The organization launched the online platform "E-prosthesis" for people after amputation and supported the "Protection of Ukrenergo Repairmen" program."
Recent scandals surrounding NABU indicate violations by detectives, from high treason and corruption to attempted raiding. This undermines trust in the body both in Ukraine and among international partners.
A fintech expert predicts a moderate devaluation of the hryvnia in 2026, with the dollar exchange rate at 48 hryvnias and the euro at 52 hryvnias. She emphasizes the importance of diversification to minimize risks.
Over 120 participants in Kamianske molded 539 kg of homemade dumplings for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, setting a national record. This event took place within the framework of the "MHP Poruch" military support program.
Raising a young footballer in Ukraine up to the age of 12 costs parents over UAH 300,000. After the age of 12, annual expenses exceed UAH 80,000, and the total amount by the age of 18 reaches almost half a million hryvnias.
Political technologist Oleh Posternak believes that imperfect legislation and lack of effective control lead to violations by NABU detectives. He emphasizes the need for changes in legislation and the implementation of effective control to minimize abuses.
The introduction of the Turkish model "one pharmacy - one pharmacist" could lead to mass closures of pharmacies, a drop in investment, and the emergence of 'white spots' in access to medicines. Chaos in the healthcare system during the war will play into Russia's hands.
The Supreme Court's decision in the case of Concord Bank showed that shareholders of Ukrainian banks being withdrawn from the market are deprived of effective judicial protection. The judges concluded that the claims of former shareholders cannot be considered by any court, which contradicts the Constitution and European practice.
Pro-Russian oligarch Plahotniuc, extradited to Moldova, may testify about joint schemes with Poroshenko, including scrap metal smuggling to Transnistria.