SE "Forests of Ukraine" has started selling New Year's trees, having already sold about 10,000 trees. The prices for coniferous trees are affordable, ranging from UAH 210 to UAH 280, and have hardly changed compared to last year.
Starting December 14, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a new train schedule for 2025-2026, which includes 11 new routes (8 international, 3 domestic) and hourly train service between Kyiv and Lviv. Among the domestic updates are the Kramatorsk-Chop, Kryvyi Rih-Ivano-Frankivsk trains, and the extended Kharkiv-Uzhhorod route.
The number of vacancies with booking options has increased 8-fold over the year, with the most offers in blue-collar professions. Demand among job seekers has also significantly increased, rising 16-fold, according to OLX Robota.
In September, mortgages on the secondary real estate market rose to 9. 37%, while on the primary market the rate remained unchanged. Banks issued 851 mortgage loans for UAH 1.6 billion, of which 62.5% are accounted for by the primary market.
In the first 10 months of 2025, over 7,500 sole proprietorships in the field of computer programming closed in Ukraine, while the number of new registrations remained at last year's level.
Prosecutors of specialized defense prosecutor's offices have documented dozens of large-scale abuses, detaining 50 individuals and uncovering over UAH 30 million in illicit gains. Systemic schemes of evasion from military service and illegal departure abroad have been exposed in seven regions and Kyiv.
On Monday, November 17, rains are expected in Ukraine, and a warning of dangerous meteorological phenomena has been issued in the west of the country. The temperature at night will be 2-7° Celsius, during the day 9-14°, and up to 16° in the south and the Carpathian region.
According to the State Statistics Service, in October 2025, consumer prices in Ukraine increased by 0. 9% compared to September. The largest increase was recorded in Kyiv (+1.4%), the smallest - in Ivano-Frankivsk region (+0.3%).
On November 6, no precipitation is expected in Ukraine, but fog is possible in the western, northern, and eastern regions at night and in the morning. Daytime air temperature will be +8…+17°C, with the warmest weather in the south.
In the first 9 months of 2025, law enforcement officers recorded 1,243 offenses for driving under the influence, which is 22 more than in the same period of 2024. The largest number of violations were detected in Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, and Sumy regions.
The SBU, SBI, and National Police prevented the illegal sale of "trophy" weapons and ammunition, detaining nine dealers. Among the seized items were Russian grenade launchers, Kalashnikov assault rifles, and large-caliber ammunition.
On October 21, cloudy weather with rain is forecast in Ukraine in the east. Night frosts down to -5°C are expected in the west, and daytime temperatures will reach +9…+15°C.
In 7 regions of Ukraine, including Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv, the provision of some online DRACS services has been temporarily suspended due to reorganization. This applies to services such as "eMaliatko" and the issuance of extracts on birth, marriage, and death.
The State Employment Service is implementing a project within which 873 Ukrainian women are mastering traditionally male professions. The greatest interest was shown in the professions of machine operator, tractor driver, and boiler operator.
On Friday, October 17, warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, and Volyn regions. However, starting from October 18, rains and cold weather will arrive, and on October 19, the temperature will drop to +4+8 degrees, with possible wet snow.
More than half of Ukrainian enterprises plan to raise salaries within the next 12 months, with the highest expectations in agriculture and large companies. At the same time, 80% of businesses indicate war as the main limiting factor for doing business and production.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced that divorce in "Diia" will be launched in 2026 for couples who do not have common minor children and have reached a mutual decision. The procedure involves an online application, a video conference with the Civil Registry Office, and automatic dissolution of the marriage after a month if the application is not withdrawn.
In Volyn, dealers who organized a scheme for illegally transporting men abroad were detained. The service, costing $25,000, involved entering into a fictitious marriage with a person with a Group II disability.
13 Ukrainian entrepreneurs received grant support under the SEED 4. 0 program.
In the first nine months of 2025, foreigners registered 1,648 sole proprietorships in Ukraine. The most active were citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with Russians most often ceasing operations.
In Ukraine, the activities of a group of 29 people who sold a new narcotic substance called "kratom" were stopped. According to preliminary data, the group members sold up to 10 tons of the substance for over UAH 60 million.
The Prime Minister reminded that previously the procedure required several visits to the Civil Registry Office and paper documents. Now, according to her, this process will become simpler — without queues and unnecessary trips.
OLX Real Estate analytics show a 3-4 fold increase in prices for private homes in Ukraine over the past four years. Vinnytsia, Volyn, and Lviv regions became the leaders in growth, while Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Odesa Oblast doubled their prices.
Switzerland is restricting the granting of protection status to Ukrainians who lived outside combat zones. Moreover, for individuals from Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Ternopil, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi regions, deportation is even possible.
During the announced air raid alert in Rivne and Volyn regions, the movement of Russian drones in the western direction was recorded. Monitoring channels report that at least two "Shahed"-type drones are heading towards Poland.
On October 1, a significant cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures dropping to +6. ..+10 degrees, and +11...+16 in the south. The forecaster predicts rain throughout the country, with the exception of a few regions, and gusty winds.
At the "Ustyluh" customs post, a Ukrainian citizen was detained who attempted to import almost a hundredweight of red caviar and crab meat of Russian origin from Europe. The estimated value of the cargo is over 170 thousand hryvnias.
On September 27, a cold air mass will cover Ukraine, bringing rains, strong winds, and in some places night frosts. Western and northern regions will feel the autumn chill, while the south and east will retain relative warmth with precipitation.
The former head of the Department of Education and Science of the Volyn Regional State Administration has been charged with embezzling over UAH 7. 5 million in budget funds. She organized the purchase of equipment for shelters in schools at inflated prices in November-December 2022.
On Friday, September 26, dry and sunny weather is expected in Ukraine thanks to the Petralilly anticyclone. The daytime temperature will be +13+16 degrees, in the south up to +18, at night +2+9 with possible ground frosts.
