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23 March brings together international commemorations, religious observances and a series of historical events that have left their mark on world and Ukrainian history. On this day, we remember meteorologists, the Lahore Resolution and the first significant political decisions of the 20th century, whilst the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honours Saint Nikon, Abbot of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
A certificate of no criminal record remains one of the most common documents that Ukrainians have to obtain in various situations.
Tehran has warned that it will retaliate in the event of strikes on its energy facilities.
Apple is preparing to launch iOS 26.4, which does not include the major Siri update that was anticipated, but does feature a number of notable changes for everyday use. Among the key new features are AI-generated playlists in Apple Music, support for third-party chatbots in CarPlay, video podcasts, new emojis and enhanced security features.
A US federal court has, at this stage, dismissed a lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in which his sister, Annie Altman, accused her brother of sexual abuse which, she claimed, took place over many years during their childhood. The court ruled that the claims were filed too late, but allowed the claimant to file an amended complaint under a different legal provision.
iPhone users can now access a new feature in WhatsApp that allows them to communicate with people who speak a different language. The beta version of the app now includes a dedicated toggle for automatically translating new incoming messages in each chat.
The Yavoriv District Court in Lviv Oblast found a woman guilty of disseminating information about the dates and locations of the service of summonses within a closed Viber group. The court concluded that such actions obstructed the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a state of emergency, sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment, but suspended the sentence for a probationary period of one year.
Ukraine may not manage to obtain all the necessary equipment to repair the energy infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes before the start of next winter. Members of the Verkhovna Rada attribute this risk to the current procurement scheme via a European fund, which, according to MP Serhiy Nahorniak, does not allow for the rapid fulfilment of the need for spare parts.
Ukraine is preparing for a possible review of electricity tariffs, which could come into effect as early as May 2026. Among the reasons currently being discussed within the sector are the costs of restoring energy infrastructure, the need to stabilise the market, and preparations for periods of peak demand.
A fire has broken out at an industrial site in the Czech Republic linked to the production of drones, some of which are supplied to Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies are treating the incident as a possible case of arson, whilst media reports suggest that a group opposed to the supply of Israeli weapons has claimed responsibility for the fire.
A federal court in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable in a civil case brought by Twitter shareholders, who claimed that his public statements in 2022 artificially depressed the company’s share price during the $44 billion takeover deal. However, the jury found him liable for two specific statements but did not agree with a separate claim regarding an overarching fraudulent scheme.
The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment with the court against five members of a criminal group accused of embezzling over 146 million hryvnias from companies belonging to the Ukroboronprom concern. Those implicated include former officials of state-owned enterprises and the actual beneficiary of a private company.
