# Business
The NBU has fined NovaPay nearly 8 million hryvnia: what is the reason?
The National Bank has imposed sanctions on NovaPay LLC for breaching legislation governing payment services and consumer protection. The total amount of the fines exceeds 7.9 million hryvnias.
Petro Panteleev has been appointed chairman of the supervisory board of Kyivmiskbud
The Supervisory Board of Kyivmiskbud will be headed by Petro Panteleev, acting first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration. This decision was taken during a vote at the board’s first meeting.
Національний кешбек продовжили в Україні ще на два роки
Кабмін продовжив дію Національного кешбеку в Україні до 30 квітня 2028 року задля стимулювання розвитку виробництва українських товарів та послуг.
Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 for the first time in three months
The price of Bitcoin, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, has risen above $80,000 for the first time in over three months, amid a rally in Asian stock markets.
The Netherlands has banned advertising of meat products and goods linked to fossil fuels
Amsterdam has become the first capital city in the world to ban public advertising of both meat products and goods linked to fossil fuels. Since 1 May, advertisements for burgers, petrol-powered cars and flights have been removed from billboards, tram stops and underground stations.
The AMCU has called on mobile operators to stop manipulating ‘unlimited’ internet packages
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has called on Vodafone, Kyivstar and lifecell to stop disseminating inaccurate information about ‘unlimited’ tariff plans.
SuperStep is closing all its shops in Ukraine: why the chain is leaving the market
The Turkish Eren Retail Group is closing all SuperStep stores in Ukraine. The chain is set to cease operations in May–June 2026, though the company states that this does not mean it is withdrawing from the Ukrainian market altogether: the Lacoste stores, which are also managed by the Eren Retail Group, will continue to operate.
Customs will be able to investigate crimes within its remit: what changes are coming to the code
The Ministry of Finance is preparing an updated version of the Customs Code, which is intended to grant law enforcement powers to customs authorities. This does not involve investigating all criminal cases, but rather offences and violations falling directly within the remit of customs.
The Economic Security Bureau is prepared to pay 100,000 UAH to the head of the innovation department
The Economic Security Bureau is looking for a head of the innovation department with a salary of 100,000 hryvnias. In total, the agency has opened more than 260 new vacancies. These include detectives, analysts, lawyers, managers, communications specialists, and experts in internal control and HR.
The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for helping Iran circumvent restrictions
Washington has stepped up pressure on Tehran by imposing new sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies. The restrictions target those involved in financial schemes designed to circumvent sanctions.
Kyivstar launches the 'Ambitious' educational grant programme: what we know
Kyivstar is launching the ‘Ambitious’ educational grant programme, investing in opportunities for talented young people who, despite challenging life circumstances, are keen to obtain a high-quality education and fulfil their potential in Ukraine.
The court has authorised a special investigation into former regional official Ivanyushchenko
An investigating judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has ordered a special pre-trial investigation into a former Member of Parliament from the Party of Regions. He is suspected of embezzling 18 hectares of land near the ‘Stolychny’ market, with a total value of over 160 million hryvnias.
