Ukraine: average salary up in September 2020

In September, the average nominal salary in Ukraine amounted to UAH 11,998, up by 12.3% YoY, according to the State Statistics Service. The average nominal salary of Ukrainians in September was 2.4 times higher than the minimum wage (UAH 5,000). Compared with August, the average nominal wage rose by 4.8%. The highest average nominal salaries…

Ukraine: planting campaign 90% completed

As of October 26, farmers of Ukraine have planted winter crops throughout the areas of 7.3 million ha (89% of the plan). Particularly, 1.1 million ha was planted during the last week, declared the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine. Winter wheat was planted throughout 5.5 million ha (91%), winter barley…

Ukraine: over 50% from COVID-19 Fund spent

As of October 23, UAH 34.1 billion, or 52%, has already been used from Ukraine’s COVID-19 Fund, the Finance Ministry’s press service reports. UAH 5.8 billion out of the planned UAH 16.3 billion or 35% was spent on healthcare. In particular, UAH 21 million was directed on the purchase of lung ventilation devices (UAH 100…