October 9 is Realtor’s Day in Ukraine, World Financial Planning Day and World Post Day.
Realtor Day in Ukraine
This day is celebrated every year on October 9 since 2000. This date was established in 1999 at the first All-Ukrainian congress of realtors, when the professional community decided to create its own professional holiday to emphasize the importance of their work. The idea to celebrate the Realtor’s Day appeared during the first All-Ukrainian congress of realtors in 1999. Then real estate professionals decided to join forces to create a national association that would promote the development of standards and work ethics in the real estate market.
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As of 2024, the real estate market in Ukraine is one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. Realtors play an important role in ensuring transparency of transactions and protecting the rights of owners and buyers.
Since the profession of a realtor requires knowledge in the fields of law, economics and psychology, an important aspect is continuous professional development. Many realtors in Ukraine undergo additional training in order to meet international standards of customer service.
Realtors help not only buy or sell housing, but also contribute to the development of the real estate market, urbanization and provide people with a safe environment to live or do business. Their work is associated with great financial risks, so the professionalism of realtors is important for the successful completion of transactions.
Despite the economic challenges, the profession of realtor remains in demand, as the demand for housing and commercial real estate in Ukraine remains stable.
World Financial Planning Day
The day is celebrated every year on the first Wednesday of October and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of financial planning for personal and professional success. He reminds us that financial literacy is a key tool for achieving a sustainable future. In 2024, it falls on October 9.
This holiday is initiated by the International Federation of Financial Advisors (FPSB) with the aim of popularizing the practice of financial planning among various groups of the population. It was awarded for the first time in 2015.
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The main goal of the day is to teach people how to properly manage funds, develop effective budgets, save and invest to ensure financial stability for the future.
On this day, free consultations with financial advisors, lectures and webinars on financial management are held around the world, where everyone can learn more about personal financial planning.
According to research, people who engage in financial planning tend to feel more confident about the future and less prone to financial stress.
In today’s world, there are tons of financial planning apps that help you control spending, budget, and even invest. Thanks to digital technologies, the process of financial planning has become easier and more accessible to a wide range of people.
World Post Day
This day is celebrated every year on October 9, it was on this day in 1874 that 22 countries signed the Berne Agreement, which led to the creation of this holiday. This event became a defining moment for the development of the international postal system, ensuring the coordination and standardization of postal services in different countries.
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The signing of the agreement in Bern laid the foundations of a global postal network that connects countries and regions, ensuring the stability and availability of postal services around the world.
Today, the Universal Postal Union has 192 member countries that work together to improve postal services and logistics. This organization regulates international postal activities, facilitating communication between countries.
With the advent of e-mail and digital technology, the traditional postal industry has undergone major changes, but it remains relevant for the delivery of physical parcels and documents. The post office also plays an important role in long-distance trade, ensuring fast delivery of goods around the world.
The post office not only delivers letters and parcels, but also performs important social functions in many countries. This applies to the delivery of pensions, financial transfer services, as well as logistical support during elections and other public events.
In recent years, the Universal Postal Union has been actively implementing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and develop environmentally friendly delivery methods. This includes the use of electric vehicles for delivery and the introduction of sustainable logistics solutions.
Historical events on this day
1760 — during the Seven Years’ War, Russian troops took Berlin, which became a decisive stage in the course of the war and had a significant impact on the geopolitical situation in Europe.
1780 — in Prussia, the personal dependence of peasants on landlords was abolished, which initiated serious social reforms.
1789 — torture is officially prohibited in France, which was an important step in the development of human rights and justice.
1874 — the Universal Postal Union was founded, which marked the beginning of the global postal system. This day was later celebrated as World Post Day.
1918 — Frederick Karl of Hesse was elected king of Finland, which became an important step in the process of establishing a monarchy in the newly independent state.
1920 — Polish troops under the command of General L. Zheligovsky occupied Vilnius, which caused tension in Polish-Lithuanian relations.
1928 — a Greek-Catholic theological academy was founded in Lviv, which played a significant role in the development of the spiritual life of Western Ukraine.
1943 — the liberation of the Taman Peninsula was completed, which became an important stage of the Novorossiysk-Taman operation during the Second World War.
1962 — the declaration of independence of Uganda, which freed itself from colonial rule.
1963 — the Mi-8 helicopter took to the sky for the first time, which became an important part of aviation for civil and military use.
1968 — a large trial began against the participants of the protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia, which took place on Red Square in Moscow.
1975 — Academician Andriy Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his fight for human rights.
1991 — the Union of Youth Organizations of Ukraine, which replaced the dissolved Komsomol, was registered.
2006 — North Korea conducted a nuclear weapons test, causing global concern.
2016 — the immuno-oncology drug nivolumab demonstrated high efficiency in the treatment of head and neck cancer, significantly increasing the annual survival of patients.
2017 — a Carnegie Institution for Science study found that wind farms in the North Atlantic could provide enough energy to meet all of humanity’s winter needs.
