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In the Czech Republic, the police have recovered a relic that was stolen this week from a basilica in the town of Jablonné v Podještědí. The relic in question is the skull of Saint Zdislava, which is estimated to be around 800 years old

Every year on the third Sunday in May, Ukraine commemorates the victims of political repression — those who suffered under the Soviet totalitarian regime

WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced the conclusion of his training camp ahead of his bout against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

On 17 May, according to the new church calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Apostle Andronicus and Saint Junia. They are regarded as examples of devoted service to the Christian faith and the preaching of the Gospel

On Saturday, 17 May, unsettled weather with rain and thunderstorms is forecast for most regions of Ukraine. The heaviest rainfall is expected in the central, eastern and southern regions

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place on Saturday in Vienna. This year’s contest has been marred by political controversy and boycotts over Israel’s participation, against the backdrop of the war in the Gaza Strip

American actor John Travolta arrived at the Cannes Film Festival with his daughter Ella Blue on a private jet, which he piloted himself

On Saturday, 16 May, Ukraine celebrates a day dedicated to scientists, those who enjoy an active lifestyle, and people in creative professions. In the folk calendar, the date is associated with omens regarding the harvest and the weather, whilst in the church tradition, it is a day to honour Saint Theodore the Sanctified

On Saturday, 16 May, some regions will experience rain and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, warmer weather will persist in the south and east, with no significant rainfall

Ukraine may be set to change its system of penalties for traffic offences. Instead of just fines for drivers, there are plans to introduce penalty points — these will be awarded for each traffic offence depending on its severity

On 10 May, unsettled weather is expected across Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in a number of regions. Forecasters predict the highest temperatures in the east and south of the country — up to 27 degrees

Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated in Ukraine on the second Sunday in May. Although it was only officially established in the late 1990s, the tradition of honouring mothers in Ukraine has much deeper roots.