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Elon Musk's xAI company challenges Minnesota law banning the creation of fake nude images using AI. xAI considers the law too broad and a violation of free speech.
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki signed amendments to the education law that ban mobile phones in schools and kindergartens. The ban will take effect on September 1, 2026, with exceptions for educational needs and emergency cases.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a customs bill that introduces VAT on goods from marketplaces from €0. The reform, which will come into force no earlier than January 1, 2027, will bring about UAH 10 billion per year to the budget.
The government approved a draft law on canceling the VAT exemption for imported goods up to 150 euros. The new rules may come into effect no earlier than 2027, and gifts up to 45 euros will not be taxed.
Pivdennyi GOK suspends mining due to Russian attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. The enterprise has accumulated batches of ore due to the blockade of exports.
The Ministry for Restoration is preparing legislative changes to regulate the taxi market, where over 95% is in the shadows. It is planned to simplify the legal work of drivers and strengthen transport safety requirements.
President Zelenskyy thanked both parties in the US Senate for the procedural vote on the bill on sanctions against Russia. According to the head of state, it is important that this tool works.
The U. S. Senate voted for a bill on sanctions against Russian officials and tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. During a "procedural" vote, 75 senators expressed support for the document, while 11 were against
In Kamianske, representatives of the TCC detained a man, using force and gas canisters against women. Ombudsman Lubinets called the use of balaclavas during mobilization unacceptable.
The National Commission approved an increase in the electricity transmission tariff for businesses to UAH 928. 45/MWh. The changes take effect from 1 August 2026.
SAP and NABU exposed the former head of the territorial department of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for extorting $2. 2 million and real estate for facilitating construction. The official planned to transfer part of the funds to members of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The results of the State Tax Service's tax audits are key evidence in cases of non-payment of taxes by airlines through leasing. Ignoring these conclusions without new evidence may indicate the groundlessness of criminal prosecution.
The Cabinet of Ministers re-approved the draft of the new Customs Code and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada. The document is key for adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU standards.
Updated rules on working hours and rest for commercial vehicle drivers have come into force in Ukraine, bringing legislation closer to EU standards. The new regulations provide for changes in the use of tachographs and drivers' rest conditions.
The law allows temporarily suspending the right to practice law for disciplinary offenses. Can systematic procedural maneuvers and delays in court proceedings become grounds for disciplinary liability of defense attorneys in the high-profile case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors.
The President signed Law No. 4937-IX, which creates conditions for the modernization of heat supply systems and the mandatory installation of individual heating points in buildings.
The President signed laws No. 15401 and No. 15402 on extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. The validity period has been extended from August 2 to October 31, 2026.
The head of the interregional department of the State Labor Service and his subordinates have been served new suspicions. The scheme operated from March to November 2025, with 9 episodes of bribery documented.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company was found guilty of promoting its own services in search results and restricting developers on Google Play.
BEB is investigating cases against 5 airlines over alleged non-payment of 15% royalties for aircraft leasing. Experts state that this interpretation contradicts legislation and international conventions.
The former acting general director of a defense enterprise and three employees have been notified of new suspicions. According to the investigation, they organized a scheme to dismantle equipment and sell it as scrap metal, causing millions of hryvnias in damages.
A draft law on fines for music of the aggressor country in food establishments has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. For the first violation, a fine of 8,500 to 17,000 hryvnias is proposed.
The Bureau of Economic Security has opened criminal proceedings against five airlines regarding leasing operations, equating them to royalties. Lawyers consider this pressure on business, as the State Tax Service previously found no violations during audits.
IMF published an updated memorandum with new deadlines for tax reforms in Ukraine. The abolition of VAT for the simplified system has been postponed until 2028.
The US House of Representatives approved temporary government funding until December 4 to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill faces resistance in the Senate due to disputes over spending and immigration policy.
Heavy rains in Chile caused the deaths of 13 people and the disappearance of seven. The government plans sanctions against energy companies due to power outages.
The Spanish government has approved a bill banning smoking on terraces, beaches and other public places. The document also equates electronic cigarettes to regular ones and introduces fines of up to 600 thousand euros.
Oleksiy Shevchuk stated the need for registration and declaration of all campaigns that influence state bodies. He warned against the "gray zone" of uncontrolled advocacy structures that may hide the true beneficiaries.
The document updates the current legislation on the protection of internally displaced persons and harmonizes it with international standards. It also provides for the legislative consolidation of new terms and the replacement of the certificate with an extract from the database.
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating cases against airlines, equating lease payments to royalties. Law enforcement officers ignore international conventions, existing court practice, as well as tax audits that found no violations.