Due to the mass breakdown of garbage trucks, the capital of Cuba is on the verge of an ecological catastrophe. This is caused by financial restrictions from the United States and the inability to purchase spare parts.
Starting from March 1, 2026, the "National Cashback" program will offer a 5% or 15% refund for Ukrainian goods. The cashback amount will depend on the product category and the share of imports.
In 2025, the number of payment card transactions in Ukraine increased by 10%, reaching 9. 5 billion, and the amount by 9%, to 7.1 trillion hryvnias. The share of cashless payments accounted for 65.4% of the total amount.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that sold millions of hryvnias worth of cocaine every month. Couriers disguised deliveries as taxis, and among the clients were representatives of show business.
A NABU detective, who owns a collection of coins from tsarist Russia and millions in cash, has bought a second house for 3 million.
Infobusinesswoman Bohdana Honcharuk, who calls herself a "spiritual millionaire," has found herself at the center of a scandal. She is accused of withdrawing funds from Russia and Belarus, which has prompted a reaction from Monobank, PrivatBank, and People's Deputy Danylo Hetmantsev.
The Glovo platform recorded a technical glitch, due to which tips for couriers were incorrectly debited. All overcharged funds will be returned to users.
Glovo users report automatic debiting of thousands of hryvnias for "tips. " Technical support does not respond, and banks refuse to cancel transactions.
The "Krasnobalivski" drug organization, with a monthly income of over UAH 20 million, will face trial. Law enforcement officers seized almost 90 kg of drugs and UAH 2.4 million in cash.
A scheme to profit from pet owners traveling abroad has been exposed in Kyiv. Officials artificially delayed deadlines and demanded 7 to 12 thousand hryvnias for expedited service. The heads of two veterinary clinics have been detained and are being prepared for suspicion.
A fictitious employment scheme was uncovered at the main military hospital, where approximately 2. 6 million UAH was embezzled. The scheme's organizer withdrew funds from the cards of fictitiously employed individuals.
MrBeast's Beast Industries has acquired fintech startup Step, which provides banking services to teenagers. This will allow the integration of financial tools into the media empire to educate young people.
The President of Ukraine signed a law that grants temporary residence permits and additional medical guarantees to foreigners and stateless persons serving under contract. The document also allows them to receive social services.
The logistics major was served with a notice of suspicion for corruption, fraud, and evasion of duty. He received bribes for substituting food products, embezzled part of the supplies, and systematically traveled abroad.
Europe needs to reduce its dependence on American payment groups such as Visa and Mastercard, said Martina Weimert, head of the banking alliance EPI. This is due to concerns that their dominance could be weaponized in the event of a deterioration in transatlantic relations.
Kyiv police notified a woman of suspicion who appropriated almost 10,000 euros from a missing serviceman. She forged a power of attorney to receive payments from the Ministry of Justice account.
A bank employee in Kyiv provided the FSB with data on military facilities, banking secrets, and personal data of military personnel. He was detained and will be tried for treason, facing life imprisonment.
Cases of phone calls from scammers posing as Monobank employees are being recorded in Ukraine. The attackers extort data, referring to a "suspicious login" or an attempt to withdraw funds.
Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia have shut down three fraudulent call centers that defrauded citizens of Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Over 50 victims lost almost 4 million hryvnias, and 10 individuals have been notified of suspicion.
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Chinese investments in Russia since 2022 do not exceed $17. 4 billion. Chinese investors avoid investing in sectors that could fall under secondary sanctions.
The Prosecutor General's Office exposed a fraudulent group that defrauded 13 people of almost UAH 1 million by offering fake UN assistance and sales on OLX. The organizer and two accomplices have been notified of suspicion.
In Ukraine, cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social engineering to gain access to money and accounts. The article describes the most common types of fraud and provides tips on protection.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that seized over UAH 13 million from two banks using fictitious enterprises. The perpetrators converted the funds into cryptocurrency to conceal their origin.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko has prepared a horoscope for all zodiac signs for the period from February 2 to 8. This week will bring a powerful wave of transformations, with an emotional peak on February 2 due to the full moon in Leo.
Ten Nova Poshta branches in Kyiv will operate 24/7 as Invincibility Points starting today. They will offer services for sending/receiving parcels, heating, charging gadgets, Wi-Fi, and other amenities.
The "Health Screening 40+" program has been launched in Ukraine via the Diia application. Citizens aged 40 and over will receive funds for examinations to identify disease risks.
The program sends an invitation on the 30th day after the birthday, provides UAH 2,000 to a Diia. Card (or through a bank and ASC without "Diia") exclusively for paying for screening at a participating medical institution, and sets clear deadlines for using the funds, after which they are returned to the budget.
Two residents of Volyn Oblast have been charged with aiding fraud. They posted advertisements for drone manufacturing, received advance payments, and then ceased communication, embezzling over 600,000 hryvnias.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that for almost a year smuggled kratom from the Czech Republic and sold it throughout Ukraine, including to military personnel. During the special operation, over 500 kg of drugs worth more than UAH 5 million were seized, and 6 people were detained.
In Kharkiv region, a 19-year-old young man robbed a former serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had lost a limb, stealing over 200,000 hryvnias. He transferred the funds from the victim's account to his own card through a banking application.
