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Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 for the first time in three months
The price of Bitcoin, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, has risen above $80,000 for the first time in over three months, amid a rally in Asian stock markets.
The Netherlands has banned advertising of meat products and goods linked to fossil fuels
Amsterdam has become the first capital city in the world to ban public advertising of both meat products and goods linked to fossil fuels. Since 1 May, advertisements for burgers, petrol-powered cars and flights have been removed from billboards, tram stops and underground stations.
Financial assistance from Caritas: who is eligible to receive up to 37,800 UAH
In spring 2026, some residents of the Mykolaiv region may receive financial assistance to support agriculture. As part of the “Caritas Mykolaiv UGCC” project, payments will amount to up to 37,800 UAH per household.
The CDU has called for the development of a joint alternative to Tomahawk missiles with Ukraine
There are calls in Germany to develop a European alternative to American Tomahawk missiles in collaboration with Ukraine. The initiative came in the wake of the US decision not to deploy these systems in Germany.
Victoria Bilan accused Raschuk of hypocrisy following a post about her son
Actress Viktoria Bilan reacted sharply to a post by her ex-husband Volodymyr Rashchuk, in which he dedicated his sporting achievements to their son Yarema. She accused the actor of hypocrisy and stated that the child “does not need” his lies.
Preparing for winter: the government eases restrictions for local authorities
The Cabinet of Ministers has clarified the mechanism for co-financing projects under the Resilience Plans and is stepping up preparations for the next heating season.
Canada is allocating an additional $200 million to the PURL programme
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the allocation of an additional $200 million to Ukraine under the PURL programme.
Large-scale military exercises, ‘Spring Storm 2026’, have begun in Estonia
On Monday, 4 May, the ‘Spring Storm 2026’ military exercises began in Estonia and will last for almost a month. During the most intensive phase, over 12,000 military personnel will be involved in the manoeuvres.
Ukraine is stepping up its defences along the border with unrecognised Transnistria
On Ukraine’s south-western border, particularly in the direction of Transnistria, defensive capabilities are being strengthened due to potential risks and the presence of Russian military forces in the region.
For the fifth month running, Russian casualties have outnumbered reinforcements — Madyar
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdy (call sign: Magyar) stated that the Russian armed forces have now seen a negative ratio between personnel reinforcements and losses for the fifth consecutive month.
Sofia Rotaru refuses to perform during the war: what we know
Ukrainian singer Sofia Rotaru has no plans to return to the stage whilst the war is ongoing. According to her former concert manager, Sergei Lavrov, the artist was offered €200,000 for a performance in Dubai, but she turned it down due to the hostilities in Ukraine.
Spotify will verify artists to distinguish them from AI-generated music
Spotify is launching a new artist verification system designed to help listeners distinguish real musicians from content created by artificial intelligence. A “Verified by Spotify” badge, in the form of a green tick, will gradually start appearing on artist profiles and in search results.