Events
A dust storm from the Sahara has swept across Crete, and a tornado has been reported on the island
The Greek island of Crete has been hit by a powerful dust storm from the Sahara and severe weather with strong winds. Due to a sharp drop in visibility, flight disruptions have occurred at airports, whilst tornadoes, waves lapping at residential buildings and damage to infrastructure have been reported in some areas.
A Russian military transport plane has crashed in Crimea — 29 people have been killed
A Russian An-26 aircraft has crashed in occupied Crimea. All 29 people on board were killed. The preliminary cause is believed to be a technical fault with the aircraft.
Celine Dion is returning to the stage. She has been battling a serious illness for four years
Canadian singer Celine Dion has announced her return to the stage four years after being diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected her voice and her ability to walk.
The US has allowed a Russian oil tanker to sail to Cuba
The US Coast Guard did not stop a ship carrying Russian oil, despite the previously announced blockade of Cuba. The tanker is already off the island’s coast.
Air strike on Kramatorsk: an aerial bomb killed a 13-year-old boy and two other adults
This afternoon, 29 March, Russian occupation forces carried out yet another terrorist attack on residential areas of Kramatorsk. At least three people, including a child, were killed when a guided aerial bomb struck the area
The National Pantheon in Kyiv: where Bandera, Petliura and modern-day heroes will be reburied
Ukraine is moving closer to establishing the nation’s main memorial — the National Pantheon. Active consultations have begun in the capital regarding the location and the list of figures whose remains are to be returned to their homeland
A concrete shield for the energy sector: the government has allocated 22 billion to protect critical infrastructure
Ukraine is scaling up the construction of physical security measures for facilities that are vital to the country’s functioning. The budget has allocated 22.35 billion hryvnias for the implementation of over 600 strategic projects
The Lviv region leads the way in Ukraine in terms of the number of industrial parks and the development of green energy
The Lviv region is consolidating its status as an energy-self-sufficient and investment-attractive region. During a teleconference with the Office of the President, discussions focused on support for the agricultural sector, insurance against war risks, and the commissioning of new power generation capacity in 2026
Over 3,000 drones and 1,450 aerial bombs in a week: Zelenskyy outlines the scale of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
Russia shows no sign of easing up on its campaign of terror, deploying against Ukrainians the very same types of weaponry that are destabilising the Middle East. Over the past week, the enemy has launched thousands of attack drones and guided aerial bombs at Ukrainian territory
From frontline Zaporizhzhia to Kyiv: a 500-kilometre struggle for life in an ambulance
A medical team from Médecins Sans Frontières has successfully evacuated two seriously injured civilians from Zaporizhzhia to the capital. A specialised medical truck was used for the transport, enabling complex medical procedures to be carried out whilst the vehicle was in motion
In step with the EU: Moldova has synchronised its time with Ukraine and Europe
This year, Moldova changed its clocks at the same time as Ukraine and the EU for the first time, finally abandoning Soviet standards
Why is Palm Sunday celebrated on different dates in 2026?
Today, 29 March, Christians of the Western rite are already celebrating Palm Sunday, marking the start of the journey towards Easter. For believers of the Eastern tradition, this feast day will not arrive for another week
