Social protection for Heroes of Ukraine: what benefits are provided for by law?

Ani Lorak’s concerts in cities across the Far East have been cancelled in Russia following accusations that she allegedly supports the Ukrainian military.

Men over the age of 50 who are liable for military service may be called up in Ukraine if they are fit for service and do not have a deferment or exemption.

Sweden may join the ranks of countries that restrict children’s access to social media. A government commission is proposing to introduce a minimum age of 15 for using social media, and the relevant legislation could come into force as early as 1 January 2028.

Most Ukrainians are not very familiar with the country’s religious leaders – but among those they do know, Metropolitan Epiphanius enjoys the highest level of trust. Kirill, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, has no trust at all in Ukraine.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the authorities cannot automatically detain a journalist during a protest simply because they have refused to comply with a police order to leave the scene.

Ukraine will not stop paying pensions, even if EU aid is delayed. According to an expert, it would be more advantageous for the state to issue more hryvnia than to allow social payments to cease entirely

A new study has revealed a link between the use of tobacco and cannabis and a reduced volume in certain areas of the brain. Against this backdrop, daily smoking rates remain high among young people in Ukraine, where e-cigarettes are particularly widespread.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has abolished the requirement to obtain permission from child welfare authorities for transactions that improve the financial situation of minors. Parents will now be able to transfer property to their children much more quickly, which will significantly streamline the bureaucratic procedures.

The “Dія” portal now offers the option to renew the registration of employees who have not breached military registration rules in advance. The new system allows applications to be submitted before the current registration expires, without interrupting the employee’s status.

The divorce service via “Diyu” could become available within the next few months. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that the regulatory framework has already been approved, the technical development is in its final stages, and the first couples will be able to test the service in late spring.