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The weather in Ukraine on 9 May 2026
On 9 May, Ukraine will see warm weather with variable cloud cover. In some regions, daytime temperatures will rise to +27°C
What religious holiday is celebrated on 9 May in Ukraine?
On 9 May, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate the transfer of the relics of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and honour the memory of the prophet Isaiah. This date is associated with folk traditions, superstitions and several ancient prohibitions
Zelenskyy has signed a decree regarding the parade in Moscow
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed Decree No. 374/2026 concerning the holding of a parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026. The decree provides for the temporary exclusion of the Red Square area from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weaponry for the duration of the event
Major Telegram update: the messaging app’s founder reveals the details
Telegram has introduced 10 new features and over 200 improvements. The main new feature is the option to connect AI bots to a user’s personal profile.
Australian billionaire James Packer is buying a stake in OnlyFans for more than $3 billion
Australian tycoon James Packer has joined the group of investors backing Architect Capital’s deal to acquire a stake in OnlyFans.
ChatGPT will alert the user’s loved ones if they express suicidal thoughts
OpenAI has announced a new ‘Trusted Contact’ feature — ChatGPT will notify the user’s loved ones if it detects suicidal thoughts.
Українські АЕС поетапно переходять на паливо Westinghouse
“Енергоатом” заявив, що всі українські атомні електростанції поступово переходять на ядерне паливо американської компанії Westinghouse Electric Company. Частина енергоблоків поки працює у змішаному режимі з паливом різних виробників, однак у компанії наголошують, що це не впливає на безпеку експлуатації.
Transfers to relatives and financial monitoring: what documents might the bank ask for
Transfers between close relatives in Ukraine are exempt from personal income tax at a zero rate, provided the recipients are first- or second-degree relatives. However, the bank may still review the transaction as part of its financial monitoring procedures and request documentation proving the family relationship and the source of the funds.
В Україні запускають хаби перенавчання на базі коледжів
МОН запускає нову ініціативу зі створення хабів перенавчання та перекваліфікації на базі коледжів. У першій хвилі оберуть 5 закладів, які зможуть перенавчити орієнтовно 100 людей, зокрема ветеранів, внутрішньо переміщених осіб та людей з інвалідністю.
Firefighters have rescued an endangered moose calf from the Chernobyl forest, where a fire is still raging (photo)
Staff from the State Emergency Service rescued a red-listed moose calf in the Chernobyl Forest, where a large-scale fire had broken out.
Benefits for people with a Group 1 disability: what might change in May 2026
In May 2026, people with a Group I disability will continue to be eligible for benefits relating to housing, transport, utilities, medicines and rehabilitation aids. However, one of the key transport discounts is only valid until 15 May.
€17,000 for a diagnosis and travel abroad – scheme to evade conscription exposed
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the production of false medical documents to secure deferrals from conscription and to arrange for conscripts to travel abroad. The suspects include a TB specialist from Chernivtsi and two residents of the Ternopil and Chernivtsi regions.