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20 April 2026: What church holiday is it, and what should you avoid doing before lunch?
On 20 April, according to the new church calendar, the faithful honour the miraculous Cypriot icon of the Mother of God. On this same day, the Week of the Dead begins – a special period following Easter when the deceased are remembered in prayer both in church and within families.
The head of the Patrol Police, Yevgeny Zhukov, has resigned
Yevhen Zhukov, Head of the Ukrainian Patrol Police Department, is stepping down from his post. These personnel changes are taking place alongside preparations for an official resolution by the Verkhovna Rada assessing the police response during the terrorist attack in Kyiv on 18 April
Belarus as a ‘second front’: Kuleba on Putin’s plans
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is doing everything in his power to draw the Belarusian army into direct involvement in the war
Ukraine is set to be hit by severe frosts: a Level II hazard warning has been issued
A sharp drop in temperature is expected in most regions of Ukraine in the coming days. Meteorologists are warning of frosts both on the ground and in the air
Huge queues on the Odessa–Reni road: where traffic is blocked on 19 April
Today, 19 April, there are significant traffic disruptions on the M-15 international motorway between Odessa and Reni. According to Google Maps, traffic jams stretch for kilometres, particularly in the direction of the border with Moldova and Romania
Fishing in May 2026: regulations, permitted sizes and fines
The spawning season is currently underway in Ukraine. Although recreational fishing is not completely banned, anglers must strictly adhere to the established regulations to avoid hefty fines or even criminal liability
Guns for civilians: is legalisation needed, what do the experts say, and what is the current situation?
Following the terrorist attack in Kyiv, experts are once again debating the legalisation of firearms. Some are in favour, whilst others are firmly opposed. ThePublic has compiled the experts’ views, the history of legislative initiatives and the experiences of other countries.
Off-road driving course: State Emergency Service drivers have completed specialist training
The Ukrainian FireFighters Foundation has held the latest round of its regular off-road training sessions for rescue drivers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The training is designed to improve crews’ skills in navigating difficult terrain, enabling them to rescue people quickly
Voice of Resistance: The role of Ukrainian art was discussed in Paris
A panel discussion on the transformation of Ukrainian culture in the context of the war took place at the prestigious Sciences Po Paris. The event was organised by the UArt community
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its condolences to Kyiv following the tragic shooting
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has expressed his deepest condolences to the Ukrainian people following the tragic incident in Kyiv, which claimed the lives of at least six people
Evacuation under fire: a baby was rescued from the shelling in Zaporizhzhia
Despite the enemy’s intense attacks, the evacuation of civilians from frontline communities in the Zaporizhzhia region is continuing. On 18 April, law enforcement officers successfully evacuated three women and three children from the danger zone
Accident in Brailov: Intercity train collided with a private diesel locomotive
At Brailiv station in the Vinnytsia region, there was a side-on collision between the ‘Intercity+’ train No. 715/716 (Kyiv–Przemyśl) and a diesel locomotive belonging to a private quarry