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Friday, 13 March 2026, combined two popular themes: folk beliefs about a "dangerous" day and astrological predictions about financial opportunities. According to popular belief, on this day it is worth avoiding hasty decisions, quarrels and debts, and according to the Chinese horoscope, six signs may get a chance for a financial breakthrough.
On 13 March, the Orthodox Church commemorates the transfer of the relics of Saint Nikifor, Patriarch of Constantinople. Among the people, this day was associated with the healing power of water, the purification of the home, and a series of prohibitions, the violation of which, according to popular belief, could bring misfortune.
In West Bloomfield, Michigan, a car crashed into the Temple Israel synagogue building, followed by gunshots. Police are investigating the incident as an active shooter situation, and there is also a school on the premises.
Before purchasing a land plot in Ukraine, it is worth checking who owns it, whether it has a cadastral number, and whether there are any seizures, restrictions or legal disputes. To do this, you need to use the public cadastral map, the State Geocadastre registers and the State Register of Property Rights.
The Ukrainian Veterans Fund is now headed by Hero of Ukraine, veteran and career military officer Oleg Oliva. In his new role, he plans to focus on systemic solutions in veteran policy, employment support, entrepreneurship and psychological assistance to veterans and their families.
From 1 April 2026, the electricity tariff for most domestic consumers in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. Separate conditions will apply to owners of dual-zone meters and dwellings with electric heating.
Президент Володимир Зеленський підписав указ про встановлення в Україні Дня румунської мови. Його щороку відзначатимуть 31 серпня.
Ukraine is working on creating its own air defence system based on the Iron Dome concept, but on a much larger scale than in Israel. The Air Force explains that this decision is necessary due to the large size of the country and the impossibility of completely covering the territory with expensive missile systems.
The Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine revoked the academic degrees of Doctor of Technical Sciences Yulia Kovalenko and Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalia Voloshinovich. Both cases are related to allegations of academic plagiarism.
In January and February 2026, the most popular speciality among volunteers in the Defence Forces was UAV operators and pilots. Drivers, electronic warfare and electronic countermeasures specialists, unit commanders and technical specialists were also among the most popular choices.
Ukraine is preparing a pension reform that will change the current solidarity model and introduce a new multi-level system. One of its key components will be a cumulative pension, which will allow additional payments to be made from personal contributions.
The 20th regular congress of Ukrainian judges stated that the financial and logistical support for courts already poses a threat to the functioning of the judiciary and the right to a fair trial. Delegates also recognised the work of the State Judicial Administration as unsatisfactory and adopted a series of demands to parliament, the government and judicial administration bodies.
