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Disruptions to fare payment may occur in Kyiv after attacks on data centers — how to pay

In Kyiv, disruptions to fare payment services may occur from 10:00 p. m. until the first half of September 30. The Kyiv City State Administration advises paying by card or purchasing trips in advance.

Society • September 29, 05:59 PM • 35835 views
The HACC ordered the NBU to investigate the blocking of bail payments for Iryna Mudra

The court upheld Iryna Mudra’s complaint regarding the possible blocking of bail payments. The NBU must check the banks and report within 24 hours.

Society • September 25, 02:16 PM • 5232 views
What can lead to a pension card being blocked and how to restore access to the money

Access to pension funds may be restricted by a bank, an enforcement officer, or the Pension Fund of Ukraine. We explain the reasons for the block and the procedure for restoring payments.

Society • September 23, 04:02 PM • 50733 views
How to use a seized account during martial law

A debtor may choose one seized account and spend up to UAH 17,294 per month. To do so, they must submit an application to the enforcement officer.

Society • September 22, 12:20 PM • 47328 views
In Monaco, banks have begun closing the accounts of wealthy Russians

Monaco's regulator has tightened bank checks due to FATF requirements. Banks are closing the accounts of clients who have not confirmed the source of their funds.

Economy • September 19, 12:00 PM • 22288 views
Up to 12 years behind bars for creating “call centers” — the law will take effect on Friday

The law toughens punishment for electronic communications fraud and call center activities to up to 12 years in prison. It will take effect on September 18.

Politics • September 17, 02:07 PM • 12897 views
Parliament strengthened liability for fraudulent call centers — law adopted in full

Parliament adopted Law No. 10190 with new provisions on electronic communications fraud and fraudulent organizations. 313 deputies voted in favor.

Society • September 16, 09:36 AM • 14767 views
Up to 8 years for “drops” — Parliament backed introducing liability for handing over bank cards

Parliament approved in the first reading a bill on criminal liability for handing over bank cards and access to accounts. For repeated offenses, up to 8 years in prison is proposed.

Politics • September 15, 11:33 AM • 10667 views
A large-scale production of counterfeit cosmetics worth more than UAH 235 million was exposed in KharkivPhotoVideo

In Kharkiv and Lviv, authorities seized 130 tonnes of counterfeit cosmetics, raw materials and equipment. About 50 people were involved in the scheme.

Economy • September 11, 08:19 AM • 4442 views
Georgia extradited to the US a Russian national facing up to 175 years in prison for cyber fraud

The Russian national extradited from Georgia is accused of a large-scale phishing scheme targeting US bank customers. He faces up to 175\r\nyears in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • September 10, 04:32 PM • 8786 views
Ukr Ukrainians can receive almost UAH 20,000 for heating — who is eligible for assistance and where to apply

More than 380,000 families in frontline communities will receive a one-time payment of UAH 19,400 for heating. Applications are accepted until October 30.

Society • September 7, 06:56 AM • 29289 views
Putin refused to make concessions regarding Ukraine after the CIA chief's visit - WP

Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:48 AM • 15465 views
Putin called Russians’ fears about the freezing of bank deposits “stupid rumors.”

Putin denied the possibility of freezing Russians’ bank deposits, whose volume has exceeded 70 trillion rubles. The rumors have been circulating since 2024.

Economy • September 3, 10:38 PM • 5080 views
Ukraine is experiencing a severe shortage of "air-to-air" missiles for F-16s - media

Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 12:17 PM • 10253 views
The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, including air defense

The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.

Economy • September 2, 04:50 PM • 13759 views
Zelenskyy submitted bills to the Rada targeting fraudulent call centers and “money mules,” expecting urgent consideration

According to the Head of State, liability for fraudulent call centers should be clear and strict—not only for those who are performers, but also for those who organize everything and profit from the call centers.

Politics • September 2, 01:15 PM • 4647 views
From scientific research to running their own business in Europe. Two stories of Ukrainian entrepreneursPhoto

From scientific research to running their own business in Europe. Two stories of Ukrainian entrepreneurs.

Business News • September 2, 11:57 AM • 37669 views
Ukraine seeks to strengthen the liability of organizers of fraudulent call centers — Zelenskyy will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tomorrow

Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.

Politics • September 1, 07:18 PM • 4724 views
Russian military enlistment offices may be granted access to data on conscripts’ bank accounts, health and criminal records

Russia’s Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft order granting military enlistment offices access to data on conscripts and their relatives. It concerns finances, health, criminal records and political status.

Politics • August 28, 02:38 AM • 7046 views
Five Kyiv Regional Council deputies were served with suspicion notices over a scheme involving budget funds, says the Prosecutor GeneralVideo

Five deputies and four relatives are suspected of misappropriating funds from the “Care” program. Investigators allege the use of fictitious documents and personal expenditures.

Crimes and emergencies • August 27, 10:15 AM • 6011 views
A scheme supplying medicines for intensive care, causing losses of UAH 80 million, has been exposed: a series of searches conducted and four notices of suspicion issued

Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme for supplying medicines at inflated prices, with losses exceeding UAH 80. 9 million. Four individuals were served with notices of suspicion.

Health • August 26, 12:18 PM • 14255 views
Russians are withdrawing money from banks amid the mass reduction of the branch network

Since the beginning of the year, Russian banks have closed 1,370 branches, while the population has converted 2. 4 trillion rubles into cash. Businesses are also taking capital abroad.

Economy • August 26, 07:33 AM • 4078 views
Ukraine shoots down over 90% of Shahed drones and is preparing a response to Russian ballistic missiles, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 07:21 AM • 10247 views
How to withdraw cash in Ukraine in 2026: available methods, fees, and security rules

Cash can be obtained from an ATM, at a bank teller, via NFC, by QR code, or at a store checkout. The NBU limit is UAH 100,000 per day.

Economy • August 21, 04:15 PM • 158993 views
Received $10,000 for substituting food products and acquired assets worth UAH 26.2 million — Air Assault Forces officer to stand trialPhotoVideo

The major and his subordinate will stand trial for bribery, substituting food products, and evading service. He was found to have assets worth UAH 26.2 million.

Society • August 20, 07:37 AM • 7928 views
In Hungary, the case against Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards in the "Golden Convoy" case was closed

Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration closed the "Golden Convoy" case due to the absence of a crime. The origin of the cash, gold and banknotes was confirmed by Raiffeisen Bank International AG.

Crimes and emergencies • August 19, 02:03 PM • 5037 views
The ruble is becoming a toxic asset even for the Kremlin’s allies — banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash

Banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash to 15–20%. The surplus of rubles is squeezing Moscow’s financial influence.

Economy • August 19, 01:37 PM • 5250 views
Ukrainians complain about problems paying by card - PrivatBank confirmed outage

PrivatBank experienced disruptions in several services, which prevented users from paying by card. The bank's team is already resolving the problem and promises a prompt restoration of service.

Society • August 15, 09:22 AM • 3079 views
Starting August 14, banks are tightening oversight of new and “dormant” individual entrepreneurs: transfer limits have become stricter

Starting August 14, banks are stepping up monitoring of new and inactive individual entrepreneurs, introducing transfer limits: up to UAH 600,000 for Group 1 and up to UAH 3 million for Groups 2–3. After 6 months, the limits will decrease to UAH 400,000 and UAH 1 million, respectively.

Society • August 14, 02:57 PM • 7239 views
Law enforcement officers have halted the activities of nearly a hundred more fraudulent “offices” Video

During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.

Society • August 12, 11:47 AM • 4483 views