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When is Kyiv Day in 2026: the date, history and traditions of the celebration
Kyiv Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday in May. In 2026, this falls on 31 May — a warm Sunday when the chestnut trees will still be in bloom with their white and pink blossoms, and the Dnipro River will reflect the bright spring sunshine. ThePublic explores the history of Kyiv Day and shares some interesting facts about Ukraine’s capital.
Chinese companies continue to supply drone components to Iran and Russia despite US sanctions
The supply of dual-use goods from China to Iran and Russia continues, despite US restrictions. These include components that can be used in the manufacture of drones.
Apple to pay $250 million in compensation over advertising of non-existent AI features in the iPhone
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit alleging that it misled customers regarding new artificial intelligence features.
Driving licences from the age of 15 and new categories: Ukraine is preparing a major reform for drivers
Ukraine is preparing a major reform of its road traffic legislation, which will change the rules for obtaining driving licences, revise the age limits and fully legalise digital documents.
The US and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum to end the war
Washington believes that negotiations with Iran have progressed to the stage of drafting a brief memorandum of understanding. The document is intended to serve as the basis for further agreements on the nuclear programme and regional security.
Ukrzaliznytsia will install over 800 shelters following attacks on the railway
Ukrzaliznytsia is deploying over 800 modular shelters across the country in response to the increasing number of attacks on railway infrastructure. One such shelter in the Kharkiv region has already saved the life of a train conductor following an attack by an enemy drone.
Samsung has joined the exclusive club of companies with a market capitalisation of $1 trillion
South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co. has officially reached a market capitalisation of $1 trillion, becoming the second tech giant in Asia after TSMC to hit this milestone.
Thousands of people took to the streets in the Czech Republic to protest in support of independent media
In Prague, thousands of people gathered in Old Town Square to show their support for public media and to protest against changes to the funding of public broadcasters. The protesters view the government’s proposal as a threat to the independence of Czech Television and Czech Radio.
The government has once again criticised Kyiv over its preparations for winter. Klitschko has been given a deadline to come up with solutions
The Cabinet of Ministers has once again criticised the Kyiv authorities over the pace of preparations for the coming heating season. Vitali Klitschko complains that the government promises help but then washes its hands of the matter.
Zelenskyy has reported over 1,800 breaches of the ceasefire by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the Russian army is continuing its military operations despite the declared ceasefire.
The Tonga volcano cooled the stratosphere in 2022: what scientists have discovered
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano caused an unexpected cooling of the stratosphere instead of the predicted warming. Scientists attribute this effect to the enormous volume of water vapour that the eruption ejected into the upper atmosphere.
The US has temporarily suspended operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a pause in the ‘Freedom’ initiative, which aims to ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was taken against the backdrop of negotiations with Iran and appeals from other countries.