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Finance Committee to consider tax hike bill on Friday

The Verkhovna Rada Finance Committee is scheduled to consider the government's draft law 11416d on tax increases this Friday. The draft law provides for a UAH 58 billion tax increase in 2023 and UAH 137 billion in 2024.

Economy • September 30, 08:10 AM • 46492 views

Increase in the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs: the bill was submitted to Zelensky for signature

A bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs has been submitted to President Zelensky for his signature. The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on September 18, increasing total spending to UAH 3.73 trillion.

Economy • September 20, 04:17 PM • 16718 views

Historical renaming: which Ukrainian cities will get new names

Parliament passed a resolution to rename 327 settlements with Russian and Soviet names. The names of 10 cities, numerous towns and villages in different regions of Ukraine were changed.

Society • September 19, 12:09 PM • 221808 views

Rada obliges construction customers to publish prices for materials in Prozorro

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law obliging construction customers to publish prices for materials in Prozorro. The information must be published within 3 business days after the contract with the contractor is concluded.

Economy • September 19, 10:20 AM • 14777 views

Verkhovna Rada supports renaming of 328 settlements as part of de-sovietization

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a resolution to rename 328 settlements in Ukraine. The names associated with Russian and Soviet narratives, including the names of Moscow figures and Soviet symbols, are being changed.

Society • September 19, 09:05 AM • 21609 views

Parliament approves UAH 500 billion budget increase for military needs

The Verkhovna Rada passed draft law No. 11417, increasing the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs. Total expenditures this year reached a record UAH 3.73 trillion, although some “excessive” expenditures were not cut.

War • September 18, 07:53 AM • 16021 views

Cabinet of Ministers to consider ban on software from countries under sanctions - MP

The government will introduce a draft law amending sanctions legislation. It is proposed to prohibit the use of software products and access to electronic resources related to countries and individuals under sanctions.

Politics • August 16, 07:00 AM • 32638 views

The Verkhovna Rada is considering measures to combat "drops": new restrictions on card transfers are among them

The Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Investigation Commission is considering solutions to combat drops, including strengthening financial monitoring and limiting turnover. According to estimates, about UAH 200 billion a year goes through drops.

Economy • August 13, 02:58 PM • 34596 views

Ukrenergo confirms the accident at the South Ukrainian NPP. The Ministry of Energy assures that all NPPs are operating normally

The Ministry of Energy denies the accident at the South Ukrainian NPP, calling it a fake. However, MP Zheleznyak received confirmation from Ukrenergo of an emergency incident on July 15 involving damage to transformers.

Economy • July 25, 03:38 PM • 35608 views

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Tax increase in Ukraine may lead to even greater relocation of entrepreneurs abroad - MP

MP Nina Yuzhanina believes that the government's proposed tax increase could lead to the relocation of Ukrainian entrepreneurs abroad. She suggests revising the expenditure side of the budget first.

Economy • July 25, 06:34 AM • 56096 views

“For the third time": the Rada again failed to support Bezuhla's expulsion from the National Security Committee

The Verkhovna Rada again failed to remove Mariana Bezuhla from the National Security and Defense Committee. The 'Servants of the People' party reportedly left the meeting of the Regulatory Committee, disrupting the quorum.

Politics • July 23, 09:53 AM • 18841 views

Zelensky proposes to extend martial law and mobilization

The President submitted to the Rada draft laws extending martial law and general mobilization from August 12 for 90 days. Parliament is expected to approve them in the near future.

War • July 23, 07:35 AM • 33870 views

The Parliament adopts a draft law to increase the excise tax on fuel

The Ukrainian Parliament passed in the second reading a bill to increase the excise tax on fuel.

Economy • July 18, 08:19 AM • 75229 views

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the excise tax on sugary carbonated drinks

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy has supported a draft law introducing an excise tax of EUR 0. 1 per liter on sweetened and flavored water, including mineral and sparkling water, which is expected to increase the price of such beverages by about UAH 4 per liter.

Economy • July 17, 01:32 PM • 24712 views

Disclosure of prices for resources in construction procurement: The Parliament supported the draft law

The Verkhovna Rada has supported a draft law that obliges all parties to publish prices for construction materials on Prozorro within 3 business days of concluding or amending a contract.

Economy • July 17, 10:52 AM • 24941 views

Draft law on strengthening guarantees for media activities: The Parliament supported in the first reading

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a bill that exempts journalists from liability for moving during curfew while performing their professional duties and abolishes liability for online media for disseminating certain information.

Politics • July 16, 02:16 PM • 21172 views

Parliament approves duty and VAT exemption for imports of energy equipment

The Verkhovna Rada abolished tax and customs duties on imports of essential equipment, with amendments providing for exemption from duty and VAT on imports of energy equipment.

Economy • July 16, 11:32 AM • 35342 views

Parliamentary Committee to Consider Draft Law on Excise Tax on Sugary Carbonated Drinks

A committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider the possibility of introducing an excise tax on sweet and flavored beverages to reduce their consumption and negative impact on public health.

Economy • July 16, 10:32 AM • 105306 views

Fuel Excise Tax Increase: Draft Law Passes Parliamentary Committee for Second Reading

A Verkhovna Rada committee has approved for the second reading a draft law to increase excise taxes on fuel, including liquefied natural gas, with the law expected to come into force on September 1, 2024.

Economy • July 4, 02:13 PM • 33105 views

Verkhovna Rada meeting postponed for a week - Zheleznyak

The session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine was postponed for a week due to the NATO summit, although the real reason may be related to possible personnel changes in the government.

Economy • July 1, 02:11 PM • 52303 views

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the budget declaration for 2025-2027: MP reveals what the minimum wage and subsistence level will be

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the budget declaration for 2025-2027, keeping the minimum wage and subsistence minimum at the level of 2024: the minimum wage is set at UAH 8,000, and the subsistence minimum is set at UAH 2,361 to UAH 3,196, depending on age and employment status.

Economy • July 1, 09:56 AM • 42799 views

Taxation of crypto and other virtual assets is being considered for the post-war period - Zheleznyak

Ukraine plans to draft a bill to legalize cryptocurrencies with the support of the IMF by the end of December, as well as to implement reforms to tax industrial emissions and extractive industries in the postwar period.

Economy • June 29, 09:12 AM • 100838 views

IMF board meeting on Ukraine and decision on $2.2 billion tranche expected today

Ukraine expects to receive a $2. 2 billion tranche from the IMF after the successful 4th review of the EFF program at the June 28 IMF Board meeting.

Economy • June 28, 06:39 AM • 37540 views

Stefanchuk signed a bill on rebooting the BEB and sent it to Zelensky

Stefanchuk signed a bill to reset the BEB and sent it to Zelensky for signature.

Politics • June 25, 01:53 PM • 16443 views

Ban on "jeeping" in protected areas: the Parliament has previously adopted a bill

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a bill prohibiting the passage of vehicles through protected areas, with the exception of public roads, private territories and vehicles used by officials, environmental inspectors, local residents and tourists on specially designated routes.

Society • June 20, 12:54 PM • 11666 views

Public utilities will be able to use equipment imported as humanitarian aid: the Rada supported the bill

Public utilities can use equipment imported as humanitarian aid during martial law and for 12 months after its termination.

Society • June 20, 11:35 AM • 19047 views

Clearing the way for Sytnyk? Zheleznyak tried to remove anti-corruption provision from the draft law on BES

During a meeting of the parliamentary committee, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak tried to remove an anti-corruption provision from the draft law on reforming the Bureau of Economic Security that would disqualify candidates entered in the Register of Corrupt Officials, but his proposal was rejected.

Politics • June 19, 12:56 PM • 24203 views

Parliament supports bill on relocation of military units - MP

Parliament passed a bill that allows the redeployment of military units during martial law by decision of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in coordination with the Ministry of Defense.

War • June 18, 01:48 PM • 23876 views

Rada adopts law on creation of "white business club"

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law establishing a "white business club" to simplify relations with tax authorities for taxpayers with a high level of voluntary tax payment during martial law.

Economy • June 18, 12:54 PM • 30975 views

The parliament adopted the draft law on academic integrity as a basis: what is it about

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on academic integrity, which defines the Basic Rules of academic integrity, types of violations, including plagiarism and works written using artificial intelligence, as well as fines for violations.

Politics • June 6, 01:22 PM • 15990 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

May 3 - International Confectioner's Day: the most delicious records of Ukraine and the world

There are statements, but there is no trust. Why business does not participate in ARMA tenders, despite Duma's memorandums

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

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