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Another item on the Ukraine Facility Plan: The Verkhovna Rada approved the program for the development of the mineral resource base

The Parliament approved the updated program for the development of the mineral resource base of Ukraine until 2030 within the framework of the Ukraine Facility Plan. The program is aimed at providing the economy with its own mineral resources and reducing import dependence.

Economy • December 18, 03:08 PM • 18234 views

Norms against journalists remain: parliamentary committee supports draft law on registers for reconsideration

The Law Enforcement Committee supported the draft law on registers No. 10242 for reconsideration, while maintaining the provisions on journalists. The draft law added the abolition of Lozovyi's “amendments,” but, according to Zhelezniak, in the “wrong wording.

Politics • December 17, 03:42 PM • 18853 views

Rada did not support the law on 8 years in prison for leaking data from state registers

The Verkhovna Rada has sent for a second reading a draft law on criminal liability for leaking information from state registers. The document provided for up to 8 years in prison for such violations during martial law.

Politics • December 4, 11:33 AM • 18458 views

The relevant committee of BP called for the abolition of taxation of fops "retroactively"

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance supported the amendment to abolish taxation "retroactively" for sole proprietors. The introduction of new taxes for sole proprietors was postponed from October 1 to January 1, 2025.

Economy • November 27, 03:28 PM • 17967 views

BP committee supports liquidation of Krail and new restrictions for gambling business

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance supported the draft law on the liquidation of the Gambling Regulatory Commission. The document provides for the creation of a new body and significant restrictions on gambling advertising.

Economy • November 27, 03:11 PM • 18049 views

Budget 2025: Rada is expected to adopt the final version with new expenditures tomorrow

The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada approved the draft state budget for the second reading with important changes. The general fund expenditures amount to UAH 3709.8 billion.

Economy • November 18, 12:58 PM • 22044 views

In Ukraine, more than five thousand OnlyFans models earned almost $80 million in 2022

There are more than 5000 OnlyFans models in Ukraine who earned almost $80 million in 2022. The income of Ukrainian models on the platform has increased 10 times since 2020.

Society • November 12, 04:52 PM • 30083 views

Ukraine may not receive 4 billion euros from the EU on time due to non-compliance with conditions: what is known

Ukraine risks not receiving 4 billion euros from the European Union if the law on plea bargaining is not adopted in time. This could also jeopardize the disbursement of a €35 billion loan from the EU Council.

Politics • October 23, 02:29 PM • 18183 views

The IMF will hold a meeting today to review the program for Ukraine

The IMF Board will meet today for the 5th review of Ukraine's program. A successful outcome and a $1.1 billion tranche is expected, which will be the third of four planned reviews this year.

Economy • October 18, 05:03 PM • 18136 views

Zelensky sent a bill to raise taxes for his signature

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada signed the tax bill No. 11416-d and sent it to the President's Office. The law is expected to come into force soon, increasing taxes.

Economy • October 15, 08:33 AM • 18801 views

Rada unblocks the signing of the law on tax increase

The Parliament rejected 13 resolutions that blocked the signing of the bill on record tax increases. The law is expected to be signed in the coming days and will come into force after its publication.

Economy • October 14, 11:13 AM • 13077 views

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The lawyer explained what problems with the payment of the military fee may arise if the law on tax increases comes into force

The expert spoke about possible complications when paying the increased military fee. He noted that the payment mechanism is imperfect and needs to be improved.

Economy • October 12, 11:21 AM • 158952 views

Parliament Adopts Amendments to the European Integration Law on Administrative Procedure

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a draft law amending the Law on Administrative Procedure. The amendments are aimed at fulfilling European integration obligations and unifying the rules of administrative procedures.

Society • October 10, 01:16 PM • 13205 views

Tax Increase in Ukraine: MP explains what it means to “shoot down” amendment No. 988 during the voting for the law

The MPs did not support amendment No. 988 to the draft law 11146-d on tax increases. This will lead to an immediate increase in the military tax for most taxpayers and other unforeseen consequences.

Economy • October 10, 11:11 AM • 57251 views

Parliament adopts draft law on the status of combat medics in the first reading

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis draft law No. 11423, which defines the concept of tactical pre-hospital care and regulates the status of combat medics. The document also deals with civil-military cooperation.

War • October 10, 10:40 AM • 14753 views

Rada expels fugitive MPs Dmytruk and Odarchenko from committees

The Verkhovna Rada has expelled MPs Artem Dmytruk and Andriy Odarchenko from parliamentary committees. Both MPs illegally left Ukraine and are under investigation.

Politics • October 10, 08:55 AM • 109115 views

Rada allows foreigners to serve as officers in the Armed Forces and National Guard

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve as officers in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and other military formations. The law also provides for the establishment of a foreigner recruitment center.

War • October 10, 08:48 AM • 13179 views

Rada approves tax increase

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed the draft law No. 11416-d on a significant tax increase. A number of changes were adopted, including the preservation of the 1.5% military tax for the military and amendments regarding notaries.

Economy • October 10, 07:59 AM • 92817 views

The Rada continues to discuss amendments to the law on tax hikes: 15 MPs remain in the hall

Only 15 MPs remained in the Verkhovna Rada during the discussion of amendments to the law on tax increases. The draft law envisages an increase in the military tax to 5% and in the bank profit tax to 50%.

Economy • October 9, 03:21 PM • 16044 views

Rada sends back draft law on liability for corruption for revision: it aims to bring Ukraine closer to the OECD

The Verkhovna Rada did not support in the first reading the draft law No. 11443 on the liability of legal entities for corruption offenses. The bill was sent back for revision, although its adoption would have brought Ukraine closer to OECD membership.

Politics • October 9, 09:28 AM • 12558 views

The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law that allows for a shorter prison term in case of cooperation with the investigation

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a draft law that allows for a shorter prison term for cooperation with the investigation. The document provides for the possibility of reducing the penalty for exposing accomplices and compensation for damage.

Politics • October 9, 09:23 AM • 12308 views

Criminal legislation will be amended to reflect the ratification of the Rome Statute: Verkhovna Rada adopts law

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a draft law amending the Criminal Code of Ukraine in accordance with the Rome Statute of the ICC. The amendments provide for stricter punishment for aggression and the introduction of new articles on crimes against humanity.

Politics • October 9, 09:04 AM • 18379 views

The Council appealed to the governments and parliaments of the EU member states, the EC and the Council of the EU to synchronize sanctions

The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the EU to synchronize Ukrainian sanctions with EU restrictive measures. A total of 304 deputies voted in favor of the resolution.

Politics • October 9, 08:38 AM • 11405 views

Verkhovna Rada to consider draft law on tax increase today: MP tells when final vote is planned

Today, the Verkhovna Rada will begin consideration of the draft law on tax increases in the second reading. The final vote is scheduled for Thursday morning. The document envisages an increase in the military tax and bank profit tax.

Economy • October 9, 07:18 AM • 14039 views

MP on the draft law on tax hikes: more than UAH 152 billion in revenue is expected from it

More than UAH 152 billion in revenues are expected from the draft law on tax increases. The main revenues will come from the bank tax and the tax on profits of financial companies, said the head of the Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee.

Economy • October 9, 06:56 AM • 13546 views

The State Labor Service is being deprived of uncharacteristic functions as part of deregulation: Rada adopts law

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the redistribution of functions between executive authorities. The State Labor Service is deprived of some of its non-essential functions in the field of industrial safety and labor protection as part of deregulation.

Politics • October 8, 02:19 PM • 13104 views

It will help in the fight against “drops”: Parliament adopts law to improve NBU's functions in regulating financial services

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law #11043 on improving the NBU's functions in regulating financial services markets. The law should help fight financial fraud, including drops.

Economy • October 8, 11:21 AM • 12970 views

The Verkhovna Rada approved the law on the basic principles of state climate policy

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted draft law #11310 on the basic principles of state climate policy. The law will facilitate strategic planning, integration of climate issues, and fulfillment of Ukraine's international obligations.

Society • October 8, 10:17 AM • 10436 views

The decision on economic booking has been made - MP

The Ministry of Economy has approved the decision to introduce an economic reservation model. Three models are being considered, including an assessment of the criticality of an enterprise or employee.

Politics • October 4, 09:21 AM • 12658 views

MP: More than 1300 amendments were submitted to the draft law on tax increase

MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said that 1377 amendments had been submitted to the government's draft law on tax increases. The draft law, adopted in the first reading, aims to increase tax revenues by UAH 58 billion in 2023 and UAH 137 billion in 2024.

Economy • October 2, 09:17 AM • 13824 views

Ukraine hopes to host national security advisors from the US, Britain, France and Germany - Zelensky

Stroke in children: doctor explains how often it occurs and whether it is possible to fully recover after it

International Drone Day: How Ukraine is changing the course of the war with drones

Zelenskyy ordered to speed up the creation of Ukrainian ballistics

The Cabinet of Ministers has registered in the Rada a draft law necessary for the implementation of the mineral agreement with the USA: what it envisages

Five mini-series that are impossible to tear yourself away from: what to watch on the weekend

Compensation for destroyed or damaged housing: who is eligible, what documents are required, and how to receive payment

Smuggling in the electronics market: expert explained why the key problem is in logistics

When the land no longer feeds: what awaits state agricultural enterprises after the alienation of resources

MP announced the date of ratification of the Ukraine-US minerals deal

Assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed the spectacular destruction of a mortar, ammunition depot and infantry of the occupiers

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Ukrainian soldiers will participate in the parade in Great Britain on May 5

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Vučić fell ill, Fico cancels visits before promised trip to Moscow on May 9

International Drone Day: How Ukraine is changing the course of the war with drones

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Plant varieties from Ukrainian scientists are gaining recognition in the EU: new opportunities for agricultural exports

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