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Ukraine and Turkey are stepping up security cooperation: outcomes of the meeting in Istanbul
Ukraine and Turkey have agreed on new measures in the security and energy sectors. During a meeting in Istanbul, they discussed the joint development of gas fields, infrastructure development and the exchange of technological expertise
5 April 2026: what holiday is it today, notable dates, events of the day
Today, 5 April, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine are celebrating the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). According to the new calendar, the memory of the martyrs Agathopodus and Theodulus is also being commemorated
Night-time attack on Odessa: destruction in the Khadzhibey district and injured residents
Residential areas in the Khadzhibey district of Odessa were hit by enemy shelling during the night of 5 April. Three people were injured; work has been ongoing since the night to clear up the aftermath of the attack and assess the extent of the damage to civilian infrastructure
Weather forecast for Ukraine on 5 April 2026
Today, 5 April, Ukrainians can expect warm, dry weather with variable cloud cover. In some regions, temperatures will rise to +19°C, creating ideal conditions for a weekend stroll
Easter baking: the best recipes for Easter cake and icing
Simple, traditional and unusual recipes for Easter cakes and icings that will brighten up your festive table and be enjoyed by everyone.
A stop at the 'petrol station': 2,000 storks have taken over the fields of Bessarabia
A mass forced stopover of white storks has been recorded in the Odesa region. Due to bad weather, around 2,000 birds were ‘stranded’ near Tatarbunary and the Tuzly Estuaries Park, but this gave them a unique opportunity to rest and recover
Changes in Germany from April: biometric checks at the border and card blocking
For Ukrainians in Germany, April 2026 will bring a number of changes to everyday life. These include the full-scale launch of the EES biometric control system at airports and the discontinuation of popular credit cards issued by Deutsche Kreditbank
Olympic dreams and awards: Ihor Lysov meets the Ukrainian national team
The Ukrainian diving team is kicking off the new season as Europe’s top team. Igor Lysov, president of the federation, has announced the prize money for their triumphant 2025 season and their preparations for the 2028 Olympics
‘Energy Ramstein’: how Ukraine raised over €600 million for electricity
Ukraine has launched a new framework for international coordination, enabling it to secure vital equipment and funding for the restoration of its power grid. Thanks to a coalition of over 40 countries and the Energy Support Fund, the country has received over €600 million and thousands of tonnes of humanitarian aid
Easter 2026: a basket for 2,300 UAH and lard for 950 UAH
This year’s Easter basket has gone up by 14%. Whilst prices for meat and eggs are hitting record highs, religious scholars point out that a lavish basket is not a requirement for the church
Dynamo v Karpaty: where and when to watch the UPL match on 4 April
Today, 4 April, Kyiv will host the headline match of the 22nd round of the Ukrainian Premier League between the capital’s Dynamo and Lviv’s Karpaty. The kick-off at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Stadium is scheduled for 6 pm
Trump is restoring Alcatraz: $152 million has been allocated in the US budget
The Donald Trump administration has officially launched a move to restore the legendary Alcatraz to its former status as an operational prison. The 2027 budget request allocates $152 million to transform the San Francisco tourist attraction into a modern high-security facility