# Finance
When Ukrainians may be exempt from paying land tax in 2026
Following the outbreak of full-scale war, some land in Ukraine became unusable due to hostilities, landmines or occupation. The legislation provided for concessions for the owners of such plots and exemption from certain payments.
High petrol prices in Europe have sparked a boom in sales of second-hand electric cars – media reports
Demand for electric cars is rising rapidly against the backdrop of the war in Iran and rising fuel prices.
The UK bans the use of cryptocurrency to fund political parties
The British government is introducing new restrictions to protect democracy from foreign interference.
Competition for the post of head of ARMA: only Viktor Dubovyk passed the general aptitude test
The selection committee for the chair of ARMA has announced the results of the cognitive ability test: only one candidate passed it – Viktor Dubovyk. He heads the Directorate for Legal Policy at the Office of the President.
Before Trump’s tweet about Iran, traders had concluded oil deals worth $580 million
Traders carried out large-scale transactions on the oil market shortly before Donald Trump’s announcement regarding negotiations with Iran. Following this, oil prices plummeted, and the financial markets reacted with heightened volatility.
How pensioners can avoid losing money: physical identification 2026
From 1 April 2026, some Ukrainian pensioners risk losing their pension payments if they fail to undergo mandatory in-person identification. This requirement applies to those who are abroad or living in temporarily occupied territories
Konstantin Zhevago has been served with a notice of suspicion in France in connection with the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank case
Konstantin Zhevago, a former Member of Parliament and beneficiary of the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank, has been served with a notice of suspicion in France. He is suspected of embezzling over 500 million hryvnias from the bank.
The government is tripling compensation for businesses for damaged property in frontline regions
The Cabinet of Ministers is expanding the war risk insurance scheme for businesses.
The National Bank has fined Ukrposhta 255,000 hryvnias
The National Bank of Ukraine has fined Ukrposhta for breaching payment services legislation.
Exchange rates as of 18 March: the dollar and the euro are falling
On Wednesday, 18 March, the hryvnia continues to strengthen on the cash market. Following the NBU’s official exchange rate, rates at currency exchange bureaux and the cash desks of the largest banks have also fallen.
Pensioners can receive 5,000 UAH via Oschadbank: who is eligible for the scheme
In Ukraine, a scheme is in place whereby some pensioners receive a one-off payment of 5,000 hryvnias to their Oschadbank card. This assistance is provided as part of humanitarian programmes implemented in collaboration with international partners for people from vulnerable groups.
Ukrposhta is changing its rules for dealing with business customers
Ukrposhta is introducing a single contract for business customers, replacing several separate agreements for different services.
