Lifestyle
UZ Lounge: a new level of service from Ukrzaliznytsia
The UZ Lounge has been opened at Kyiv Central Railway Station. It is a comfortable waiting area designed to meet the needs of business travellers, families with children and passengers with reduced mobility
3 May 2026 — St Theodosius of the Caves Day: what you need to know
Today, 3 May, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Theodosius, abbot of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
Weather forecast for Ukraine on 3 May 2026
Today, 3 May, variable cloud cover is expected across Ukraine, with no significant rainfall. Temperatures will remain within the spring norm, although the night was quite chilly in some regions
Odessa paid tribute to those who lost their lives on 2 May 2014
Today, 2 May 2026, events were held in Odessa to commemorate those who lost their lives in the mass clashes of 2014. Local residents, activists and participants in those events gathered on Deribasovskaya Street and Kulikovo Pole to lay flowers
Що відзначаємо 2 травня 2026 року: головні події дня
У суботу, 2 травня 2026 року, виповнюється 12 років з дня трагічних подій в Одесі. Також у цей день Україна відзначає 770-ту річницю заснування Львова та вшановує пам'ять святих князів Бориса і Гліба
Weather forecast for 2 May 2026
On Saturday, 2 May, the weather in Ukraine will be divided into two distinct areas: rain is forecast for the centre, north and east, whilst the west and south will be dry and sunny.
Bad weather and frost: The State Emergency Service issues an orange alert
Ukraine is set for a sharp change in weather conditions: thunderstorms and gale-force winds will give way to night-time frosts. Emergency services have issued Level I and Level II warnings due to the threat to public infrastructure and agriculture
Road repairs in Ukraine: completion dates announced
A record 5.7 million square metres of damage to national roads has been repaired in Ukraine. The government has set deadlines for the completion of ongoing repairs
Chernobyl through the eyes of artists: where to find out more about the tragedy in Kyiv
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the capital is honouring the memory of the victims through a series of art projects. One of these is the exhibition ‘Rooted’, which is currently on display in the lobby of the Zoloti Vorota metro station
26 April 2026: 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and Pilots’ Day
On 26 April, Ukraine marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster — the worst man-made disaster in history. Today also marks the professional holiday for aviators, and according to the church calendar, it is the feast day of Saint Glafira
Weather in Ukraine on 26 April: cloudy with spring-like warmth
Sunday, 26 April, is set to bring mainly variable cloud cover and mild temperatures. According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre, morning temperatures will range from +4°C in the east to +12°C in the western regions
Orchards in the Odesa region: harvest forecasts and the price situation
Despite the frosty winter, the trees in the region have survived the winter well and have entered a phase of active growth. Irina Ishchenko, a professor at Odessa State Agrarian University, spoke about the current state of the plantations and the prospects for the harvest