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Solar panels that are easy to install are gaining popularity in Europe
A new type of solar panel is gaining popularity in Europe; these can be installed at home without complicated installation work or the need to call in specialists. Such systems are connected to the mains and can partially meet a household’s electricity needs.
North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan
On 8 April, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea). They flew approximately 240 kilometres before falling into the sea.
Elon Musk is seeking the dismissal of OpenAI’s management through the courts
Elon Musk has filed a new court petition calling for the dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman.
The Centre for Policy Studies has highlighted corruption risks in the draft procurement bill
Today, the Verkhovna Rada is due to consider, at its second reading, draft law No. 11520 on public procurement, which is intended to implement EU Directive 2014/24/EU. Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Action Centre has stated that the draft law contains provisions that pose significant corruption risks.
Iran is prepared for a full-scale defence in response to Israel’s breach of the ceasefire
Iran has stated that it could switch to full-scale defence at any moment due to Israel’s breach of the ceasefire. This was announced by a senior security official.
The Foreign Ministry has recalled Ukraine’s honorary consul in the Dominican Republic following an investigation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a further investigation following public outcry over the appointment of an honorary consul in the Dominican Republic. As a result, Viktoria Yakimova’s appointment was revoked.
Iran has attacked the key East–West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia
A strategic oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which transports oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, has come under attack. The facility is crucial for oil exports given the restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Culture is launching the “Thousand Spring” project, worth 4 billion hryvnias, despite the budget deficit
The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the “Tysiachovesna” programme, with a budget of 4 billion hryvnias, to support the production of Ukrainian cultural content – ranging from films and TV series to music, visual arts and social media content. The initiative is being launched against the backdrop of the 2026 state budget, in which the deficit ceiling has been set at 1.902 trillion hryvnias.
Ukrnafta has begun to cut fuel prices amid a fall in global prices
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine to analyse the current situation on the global oil and petroleum products markets.
Sabotage in France and attacks on the power grid have brought arms production to a standstill
A series of coordinated acts of sabotage targeting energy infrastructure took place in France, temporarily disrupting the power supply to defence industry facilities.
Secret agreement between Hungary and Russia: media reveal 12-point plan for rapprochement
In December 2025, Hungary and Russia signed a 12-point plan for closer cooperation. The agreement provides for coordination between the two governments in various fields – ranging from nuclear energy to education and sport.
In March, the NBU fined a bank and five financial companies more than 2.3 million hryvnias
The National Bank has fined one bank and five financial companies. The reasons cited were breaches of financial monitoring regulations and foreign exchange legislation.