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Father's Day 2026: when is it celebrated in Ukraine?
Father's Day in Ukraine falls on the third Sunday in June every year. In 2026, Ukrainians will celebrate it on 21 June
Patrick Godfrey, star of the film *A Tale of Everlasting Love, or Cinderella*, has died
British actor Patrick Godfrey, who spent nearly seven decades working in film, theatre and television, has died at the age of 93
7 June 2026: what holiday is it today, and what are the customs and traditions?
On 7 June, Ukrainians celebrate several professional holidays, Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyr Theodotus of Ancyra, and people around the world are reminded of the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun
El Niño is back: UN warns of weather anomalies
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned of a high probability of an El Niño event developing, which could lead to heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and other weather anomalies in various regions around the world
Weather forecast for Ukraine on 7 June 2026
On Sunday, 7 June, unsettled summer weather is expected across Ukraine. Short showers and thunderstorms are forecast in most regions, though temperatures will remain pleasant
What is celebrated on 6 June in Ukraine and around the world: holidays, traditions and customs
In Ukraine, 6 June marks Journalists’ Day – a professional holiday for media workers. On this day, Saint Vissarion of Egypt is also commemorated, whilst around the world it is Transplant Day
The weather in Ukraine on 6 June 2026
Warm weather with summer temperatures is expected in Ukraine on 6 June, although brief showers and thunderstorms are possible in some regions. The highest temperatures are forecast for the south and east of the country
A meteor exploded over the US: NASA has released details
On the afternoon of 31 May, residents of several states in the north-east of the US saw a bright fireball in the sky and heard a loud explosion. According to NASA, this was caused by a meteor that broke up high in the atmosphere over New England
Kyiv turns 1,544: how the capital is celebrating City Day
On 31 May, Kyiv celebrates City Day. This year marks the 1,544th anniversary of Ukraine’s capital. Due to martial law and the full-scale war, there will be no large-scale celebrations; however, dozens of cultural, artistic and sporting events have been organised for residents and visitors alike
World champion Oleg Doroshchuk has announced his intention to break the Ukrainian record
World high jump champion Oleg Doroshchuk has said that he dreams of clearing 2.40 metres and surpassing the achievement of one of Ukraine’s most successful track and field athletes, Bohdan Bondarenko
On 31 May, believers celebrate Trinity Sunday: traditions and folk customs
On Sunday, 31 May, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Holy Trinity, or Pentecost. It is one of the twelve major feasts of the church calendar, observed on the fiftieth day after Easter
The weather in Ukraine on 31 May 2026
On Saturday, 31 May, Ukraine will see mainly variable cloud cover. No significant rainfall is forecast for most regions, although forecasters are warning of rain and thunderstorms in a number of regions
