The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced a change in the mechanism of state support for the installation of generating units from alternative energy sources. Instead of monthly interest compensation, the population will receive a one-time reimbursement of 30% of the principal debt amount.
The Bank of Canada plans to cut about 225 employees, or 10% of its workforce, by June. This is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to reduce government spending.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program of payments of UAH 6,500 under the "Winter Support" program. Funds will be received by orphans, children under guardianship, children with disabilities in foster families, internally displaced children, internally displaced persons with disabilities, and single pensioners.
The Cabinet of Ministers prepared the draft State Budget-2026 for the second reading, increasing revenues by UAH 27. 8 billion and expenditures by UAH 33.6 billion. The increase in revenues will occur due to an increase in the tax for banks, and expenditures will go to the reserve fund and teachers' salaries.
The German government is offering Afghans in Pakistan financial payments to forgo resettlement in Germany. This is part of a tougher migration policy amid the growing popularity of the right-wing populist party.
By the end of 2025, old kopecks in Ukraine will be replaced with new small change coins called "shah". The National Bank promises that the innovation will not cause additional costs.
Three "bubbles" are currently inflating in the market, which could lead to serious problems in the future, stated the President of the World Economic Forum.
The European Commission is considering covering Ukraine's funding deficit through funds raised from common EU debt and bilateral grants from member states. These options complement the proposal to use immobilized sovereign Russian assets totaling 140 billion euros.
Officials of the state enterprises "Service" and "Maritime Administration of the Chornomorsk Fishing Port" are suspected of transferring state tankers to a private company at reduced prices.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on increasing monthly financial assistance to family members of fallen citizens with special merits to the Motherland. The amount of payment increases from one to one and a half minimum wages and comes into force on January 1, 2026.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13532, which provides for a one-time payment of UAH 50,000 at the birth of a child. It also includes monthly support of UAH 7,000 for childcare up to 1 year and other measures to increase the birth rate.
The Lviv prosecutor's office has sent a case to court regarding the embezzlement of almost UAH 4 million during the construction of a children's hospital. A former official of the Lviv Regional State Administration and the director of a state enterprise are accused of misappropriating funds.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to index freight tariffs and introduce dynamic pricing for SV and first-class Intercity tickets due to a critical financial situation. The company incurred losses of UAH 7.2 billion over nine months and suffered over 800 enemy attacks on its infrastructure.
The current US shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in 2018-2019. The Senate has been unable to break the deadlock, but lawmakers are hinting at a possible deal this week.
The European Commission and the Belgian government will meet to overcome the political deadlock regarding the use of frozen Russian assets. Belgium is in no hurry to approve the plan due to fears of financial and legal risks, demanding guarantees and risk sharing with other EU countries.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the dollar for November 5 at 42. 07 hryvnias, which is 3 kopecks more. The euro exchange rate is 48.33 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.35 hryvnias.
Canada is engaging the Business Development Bank to finance and invest in defense companies. This is part of the government's five-year plan to modernize the armed forces, worth 82 billion Canadian dollars.
The main New Year's tree will be installed on Sofiyska Square, but the city will not spend budget funds. Patrons will cover all expenses and responsibility for the location.
Germany intends to increase financial aid to Ukraine by approximately 3 billion euros next year. This will cover artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and the replacement of two Patriot air defense systems.
Russia has temporarily banned the export of technical sulfur until the end of 2025 to ensure fertilizer production and avoid shortages. This decision indicates deepening problems in the Russian chemical industry, despite Russia's status as one of the largest sulfur producers.
Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University, did not indicate in his declaration that he has a cohabitant and gives her expensive gifts. The NACP may initiate monitoring of his lifestyle due to inaccurate declaration.
Former SAP prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi called the so-called "Mindich Tapes" a "disservice" to anti-corruption bodies.
The heating season in Ukraine began on October 15 for the social sector and on October 28 for private households. The government allocated over UAH 1.5 billion to protect energy facilities and provided EUR 1.36 billion for gas procurement to prepare for winter.
The EU Council has approved the fifth tranche of 1. 8 billion euros within the framework of the Ukraine Facility program. This is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's financial stability and supporting the functioning of its public administration.
The Ukrainian government is launching a "winter support" program, under which 15 million citizens will receive 1000 hryvnias each. The most vulnerable categories of the population will receive 6500 hryvnias, applications can be submitted from November 15 to December 15.
A group of Democrats and Republicans in the US House of Representatives has presented a compromise proposal to overcome the month-long government shutdown. The initiative provides for a two-year extension of increased tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the 12th package of military aid for Ukraine, which will be presented in the near future. Italy has already provided 11 aid packages worth up to 3 billion euros, including SAMP/T systems.
The Irish government has reduced the period of stay for newly arrived Ukrainians in state housing from 90 to 30 days. Weekly financial contributions for accommodation are also being introduced for asylum seekers who are working.
In October 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine raised UAH 64. 7 billion for the state budget by placing domestic government bonds. Of this amount, UAH 49.9 billion accounts for hryvnia bonds, and USD 355 million for foreign currency bonds.
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the possible closure of the country's airspace due to deteriorating aviation safety as a result of the second government shutdown. More than 3.2 million passengers faced flight delays and cancellations, and the American tourism industry has already suffered losses of more than $4 billion.
