Social Issues
Сьогодні — 04.06.2026
Social protection for Heroes of Ukraine: what benefits are provided for by law?
Citizens who have been awarded the title of ‘Hero of Ukraine’, as well as their family members, are entitled to a range of benefits and privileges. Under the law, these entitlements relate to improved housing conditions and the payment of utility bills
‘It’s easier to print money than not to pay’: Oleksiy Kushch on pensions
Ukraine will not stop paying pensions, even if EU aid is delayed. According to an expert, it would be more advantageous for the state to issue more hryvnia than to allow social payments to cease entirely
In Ukraine, one in three young people smokes every day – smoking cigarettes reduces brain volume
A new study has revealed a link between the use of tobacco and cannabis and a reduced volume in certain areas of the brain. Against this backdrop, daily smoking rates remain high among young people in Ukraine, where e-cigarettes are particularly widespread.
The process of transferring property to children has been simplified in Ukraine: which transactions now require no consent from the guardianship authorities
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has abolished the requirement to obtain permission from child welfare authorities for transactions that improve the financial situation of minors. Parents will now be able to transfer property to their children much more quickly, which will significantly streamline the bureaucratic procedures.
‘Dii’ has allowed employees to renew their bookings in advance
The “Dія” portal now offers the option to renew the registration of employees who have not breached military registration rules in advance. The new system allows applications to be submitted before the current registration expires, without interrupting the employee’s status.
‘Dii’ is preparing an online divorce service: when will it be launched?
The divorce service via “Diyu” could become available within the next few months. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that the regulatory framework has already been approved, the technical development is in its final stages, and the first couples will be able to test the service in late spring.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched the “Investigator’s Office” to search for and identify unidentified bodies
A new digital tool, the “Investigator’s Dashboard”, has been introduced into the system for tracing persons missing under special circumstances. The Ministry of the Interior states that the new functionality is intended to simplify the recording of unidentified persons, speed up the initial screening of matches and make the identification process more structured.
A US court is hearing a case against Meta and Google over the harm caused by social media to teenagers
A woman who spent up to 16 hours a day on Instagram has filed a lawsuit against the tech giants — her case could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits.
Rivne region received the first evacuation train from Donetsk region in 2026
Twenty evacuated residents of Donetsk Oblast arrived in Rivne Oblast, including elderly people and persons with disabilities.
The President signed a law on increasing the remuneration of extracurricular education workers
The new law allows for salary increases and additional payments to employees of extracurricular education institutions.
Ukrainians can receive a 20% increase in social benefits: who is eligible for the supplement
Citizens who live, work or study in mountainous areas of Ukraine are entitled to a 20% increase in social benefits.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs presented an information box to support people released from captivity
New tools help military personnel and civilians who have been held captive to reintegrate, receive psychological support and return to a full life.
