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The Blue Micro-Moon of 2026: a rare full moon will be visible on 30–31 May
On 30 and 31 May 2026, a rare full moon – a ‘blue micro-moon’ – will be visible in the sky. This combination of a ‘blue moon’ and a micro-moon will not occur again until at least July 2053.
Russian troops have attacked five regions of Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have continued to shell Ukrainian regions. The Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions have come under attack, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.
The state will pay for the crimes committed by ‘Berkut’ on Maidan: Supreme Court ruling
The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court has ruled that the state, represented by the Ministry of the Interior, must compensate the victim in the case of Serhiy Marchenko, the former deputy commander of the Crimean ‘Berkut’ unit, for non-pecuniary damage. The sum in question is 200,000 hryvnias from the state budget.
In Galați, Romania, a drone crashed into a high-rise building, injuring two people
In the city of Galați in eastern Romania, near the border with Ukraine, a drone crashed into a residential block of flats. Two people were injured in the explosion and fire, and the building’s residents were evacuated.
Billions from the EU and new taxes: what lies hidden in the ratified package
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified a package of documents granting Ukraine access to EU macro-financial assistance. However, along with the funds, Ukraine is agreeing to certain conditions, some of which may affect international parcels, digital platforms, customs, the military levy and business regulations.
Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training on the Gripen
Ukrainian military personnel are already being trained to operate Swedish Gripen fighter jets. Sweden has stated that the training of pilots and technical staff is ongoing and will be expanded in the autumn.
Gold prices have fallen to a two-month low: what happened
Gold prices have fallen to their lowest level since the end of March. The market is under pressure from expectations of tighter monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve, inflationary risks stemming from the war with Iran, and uncertainty surrounding potential agreements between the US and Iran.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 267 clashes on the front line, with Russia losing a further 960 troops
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out hundreds of attacks on Ukrainian Defence Forces positions and populated areas. A total of 267 combat engagements were recorded on the front line.
The Russian Armed Forces have suffered losses of over 1.36 million troops
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 960 troops. Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have exceeded 1.36 million.
Green Holidays 2026: When is Trinity Sunday in Ukraine?
Pentecost will be celebrated in Ukraine on 31 May 2026. The date of the holiday changes every year, as it depends on the date of Easter.
What is the holiday on 29 May 2026: taboos, superstitions and name days
On 29 May 2026, Ukraine celebrates the feast day of the holy martyr Theodosia of Tyre according to the new church calendar. In folk tradition, this day was known as Theodosia Kolosyanitsa, and the main taboos were associated with the land, quarrels and major financial matters.
Temu has been fined €200 million in the EU for selling dangerous goods
The European Union has fined Temu €200 million for failing to adequately monitor the sale of dangerous and illegal goods on its platform. During its investigation, the European Commission found, among other things, children’s toys containing hazardous chemicals and chargers that had failed basic safety tests.