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The Hungarian Parliament has cut MPs' salaries by 40% and limited office expenses. The incomes of the Prime Minister and ministers will also decrease significantly.
The Parliament passed bill No. 15111-d, which reduces the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate for real estate landlords. Now, instead of 18%, property owners will pay 5%.
In Ukraine, drivers and passengers are fined 510 hryvnias for an unfastened seat belt. In the event of a traffic accident, the penalty increases to 8,500 hryvnias, even in taxis.
Parliament passed a law on a unified declaration of integrity and family ties for judges. This will unlock over 300 million euros in financial aid from the European Union.
The Rada passed a law on railway safety to fulfill the requirements of the Ukraine Facility. The document implements European standards for certification and licensing.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs will introduce license revocation or mandatory re-examination for systematic speeding. New sanctions are being developed to enhance road safety.
The Rada has approved the taxation of income earned through online platforms at a rate of 10%. Services are expected to automatically report on users' earnings.
Shufrych, while under house arrest, participated remotely in a meeting of a Rada committee. He voted in favor of increasing penalties for crimes against children.
The Rada is set to vote today on the law regarding the taxation of electronic platforms. The updated text of the document was supported by business associations and IMF representatives.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated that the ESBU manipulated figures in its 2025 report. Instead of 3.8 billion hryvnias, only 47 million were actually returned.
Ukraine fears a delay in accession amid elections in France, while the EU has questions regarding the pace of reforms.
Trump demands the firing of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for blocking election rules. Republican leader John Thune spoke out in defense of the official.
The Supreme Court has opened a case following a lawsuit by Oleksandr Zuckerman against Zelenskyy regarding the lifting of sanctions. The individual involved in the Midas case considers the restrictions to be illegal.
The European Commission has suspended the allocation of funds due to non-compliance with requirements regarding the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) and judicial vetting. Ukraine still has time to complete these reforms.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced increased liability for speeding and traffic violations. The government will also regulate the use of electric scooters.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to punish TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employees for illegal detention and seizure of phones. Such actions could face from 5 to 12 years of imprisonment.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved an increase in defense spending by 1. 5 trillion UAH in 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and weaponry, thanks to a 90 billion euro EU loan.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the abuse of an alleged TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employee in the Odesa pre-trial detention center. The man is in custody on suspicion of torturing mobilized individuals.
The Prosecutor's Office has returned 10 hectares of forest in the Obukhiv district to state ownership. For over 20 years, the land had been illegally owned by structures associated with Medvedchuk.
Lawyer Myroslava Drach explained the consequences of violations in the field of public procurement. Tender collusion and embezzlement of funds carry the threat of fines or imprisonment.
In 2026, an apartment gift agreement requires notarization and payment of state duty. A zero tax rate applies to close relatives.
The government presented a reform concept where the pension will consist of base and insurance components. It is planned to reduce the gap between payments by this autumn.
The lawyer explained that the audit of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) criminal cases refers to a review of the legality of initiating criminal proceedings and the decisions made during investigations. This will help identify groundless proceedings and pressure on businesses.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu is initiating the creation of an interceptor drone production industry due to the threat from the Russian Federation. Moldova plans to adopt technologies and experience from Ukraine.
Patrol officers detained a man for shooting in a courtyard in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. Police seized the weapon and opened a case under the article on hooliganism.
In Thuringia, two men in uniform were detained while driving a decommissioned service vehicle. Handcuffs and replica pistols were seized from them.
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the compensation period for hosting IDPs without documents to 90 days. 833 million UAH has been allocated for housing for children's homes in 2026.
Kosovo is holding its third snap election in 18 months to overcome a political crisis. This is necessary for EU accession and receiving international aid.
Ukraine is implementing a new waste management hierarchy and business accountability. Communities are actively sorting waste and composting despite the shelling.
A Ukrainian was deported from Poland for catching a legendary 183-centimeter catfish. He has been banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period of five years.