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Сьогодні — 21.07.2026
The national cashback for May and June will be paid out in August
Participants in the ‘National Cashback’ scheme will receive two payments in August — for purchases made in May and June. The money will be credited to their cards in separate instalments.
The average pension in Ukraine has risen to 7,273 UAH, but a quarter of pensioners receive less than 4,000 UAH — ‘OpenDataBot’
As of 1 July, there were 9.98 million pensioners in Ukraine — their number has fallen by 190,500 since the start of the year. The average pension is 7,273 UAH.
Pepco is set to open its first shops in Ukraine: four cities have been named
The Polish retail chain Pepco plans to open its first shops in Ukraine in autumn 2026. The shops will be located in Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Mukachevo and Ternopil.
A man has been arrested in Georgia for attacking a Russian-speaking tourist. Protests in his support have begun in Tbilisi
A man has been arrested in Georgia for striking a Russian-speaking foreign woman during a wedding. The victim claims that the attack was motivated by her speaking Russian, whilst the man’s defence alleges that the female tourists provoked the incident. Following the arrest, mass protests took place in Tbilisi in support of the detainee.
Two so-called rehabilitation centres in Kharkiv, where people were being held against their will, have been exposed
Two so-called rehabilitation centres have been uncovered in Kharkiv, where people were being held against their will and forced to work.
The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million
The European Commission has fined the e-commerce platform AliExpress €550 million for failing to adequately assess and mitigate the risks associated with the sale of illegal, dangerous and counterfeit goods. The company must submit a plan to remedy the infringements by 20 October 2026.
Hackers are attacking WordPress: millions of websites are at risk
Cybercriminals have started exploiting two recently patched WordPress vulnerabilities; when combined, these vulnerabilities allow an attacker to remotely take control of a website without a password or any plugins installed. Administrators are advised to check their system version immediately and install the security updates.
Water charges in Kyiv could rise by almost three times
‘Kyivvodokanal’ has proposed increasing the overall tariff for centralised water supply and sewerage services for the public from 30.38 to 88.90 hryvnia per cubic metre. The new prices have not yet been approved, so the current tariff remains unchanged for the time being.
Weather in Ukraine on 21 July 2026: where thunderstorms and squalls are forecast
On Tuesday, 21 July, parts of Ukraine will experience rain and thunderstorms, whilst hail and squalls of up to 20 m/s are expected in some areas. A yellow alert has been issued for most of the central and southern regions, as well as the Kharkiv region.
Fares on the Kyiv City Express are set to rise: prices from 22 July
From 22 July, the cost of a single journey on the Kyiv City Express commuter train will range from 30 to 37 hryvnias, depending on how the ticket is purchased. The lowest price will be available via mobile apps.
Church holiday on 21 July 2026: why it is advised to speak less
According to the New Julian calendar, on 21 July, Orthodox Christians commemorate the prophet Ezekiel, the Venerable Simeon and John, as well as the ascetics of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Onuphrius the Silent and Onesimus the Recluse. In popular tradition, the day is known as ‘Onuphrius the Silent’ and is associated with restraint in speech.
Ukraine Investment Congress 2026 in Kyiv: programme and registration
The fifth Ukraine Investment Congress, focusing on the development of the property and construction sectors and attracting investment, will be held in Kyiv on 30 July. The organisers are expecting over six thousand participants.
