# Business
560,000 jobs are at risk. Unemployment is rising across the EU — Politico
Residents of European Union countries may face widespread job losses over the coming years. This is due to rising energy prices and industrial restructuring.
Ukraine is entering the new season with substantial wheat stocks and a positive harvest forecast
The Ukrainian wheat market is starting the 2026/27 season with substantial carryover stocks and favourable forecasts for the upcoming harvest. Towards the end of the current marketing year, export activity picked up significantly, boosting market sentiment and trade expectations.
The iPhone is set to get a new feature that will automatically split bills based on a single photo of a receipt
Apple is developing a new feature for the latest iPhone operating system that will allow users to automatically split bills between people after a meal out or other events.
New car sales in Ukraine fell by 18% in May
In May 2026, around 5,500 new passenger cars were registered in Ukraine. This is 18% fewer than in the same month last year. Compared with April this year, demand for new cars fell by 11%.
Google has topped the ranking of the world's most valuable brands, ahead of Apple
The combined value of the world’s 100 most valuable brands has reached a record $13.1 trillion, thanks to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
Why have forensic economic assessments become a problem for businesses, and how does this relate to Ukraine’s investment climate?
Despite the law enforcement agencies’ high-profile statements about protecting businesses, entrepreneurs continue to face numerous instances of pressure from the authorities. One of the most common tools used for this purpose remains forensic economic analysis.
Tesla has regained its lead in the global electric vehicle market
The American company Tesla has once again topped the ranking of the world’s largest suppliers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the period January to March.
DIAM is covering up corruption schemes by refusing to provide information in response to requests, says an expert
Urban planning expert Heorhiy Mohylnyy has accused DIAM of corruption and a systematic refusal to provide public information.
Following the exposure of ESBU staff taking bribes, the Rada called for an investigation into the agency’s criminal proceedings
Two employees of the Economic Security Bureau have been charged with accepting bribes. In light of these events, the Verkhovna Rada has called for an investigation into the agency’s activities and the legality of the criminal proceedings that have been opened.
France has detained a tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Atlantic Ocean
On 31 May, the French navy detained another oil tanker, the Tagor, which was subject to sanctions and was sailing from Russia.
Apricots and peaches could be in short supply: what to expect this summer
The unusually cold April in Ukraine hit the fruit and berry sector hardest. Apricots, peaches, early cherries and strawberries were particularly at risk.
Bread prices in Ukraine could rise by 25%, and some food items by as much as 50%: the reasons explained
In 2026, the price of bread in Ukraine could rise by 25%. The main factor affecting the price is not the cost of grain, but production costs. Furthermore, prices for certain categories of food products could rise by up to 50%.
