Society
In the Khmelnytskyi region, a 9-year-old boy died after a neighbour gave him alcohol to drink
A man is to stand trial in the Khmelnytskyi region who, according to the investigation, drank ethyl alcohol with a 9-year-old boy. The child died shortly afterwards from alcohol poisoning.
Ukrainian confectionery brand paid a woman who ran a factory in the 'DPR' for years – investigation
Onyx, a company known for its desserts under the Luciano brand, continued to pay a salary for a further 10 years to a former employee who, after the company relocated from occupied Donetsk, went on to head up the company’s factory in the occupied territory, registering it under Russian law.
Warner Bros. has announced a new film set in the *Lord of the Rings* universe
Warner Bros. and Peter Jackson have announced plans for a new film set in the *Lord of the Rings* universe, which is scheduled for release following *The Hunt for Gollum*. The new project will have the working title *The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past*.
Voting is currently underway on 'Dii' to choose a name for the Ukrainian artificial intelligence
Ukrainians are choosing a name from a list of 10 options. You can take part until 12:00 on Sunday, 29 March
Kushch stated that some Ukrainian drones are dependent on China
Some Ukrainian drones are manufactured using Chinese components, as domestic production of key parts has not yet been established in Ukraine.
The National Bank has ordered armoured cash-in-transit vehicles worth 98.9 million hryvnias
On 19 and 23 March, following the results of a tender, the National Bank of Ukraine ordered cash-in-transit vehicles for a total of 98.90 million hryvnias. This year, manufacturers are to supply eight armoured vehicles, with a 70% advance payment.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has explained how to claim compensation for the ‘Baby Box’ scheme in 2026
Ukrainians who have given birth to a child can receive a one-off ‘Baby Box’ package or its cash equivalent at the maternity hospital. The Main Office of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Donetsk region has explained the conditions under which such compensation can be claimed in 2026.
When Ukrainians may be exempt from paying land tax in 2026
Following the outbreak of full-scale war, some land in Ukraine became unusable due to hostilities, landmines or occupation. The legislation provided for concessions for the owners of such plots and exemption from certain payments.
The government has changed the rules on meter calibration: new deadlines and requirements
The Ukrainian government has updated the procedure for issuing certificates to organisations that inspect water, gas and electricity meters and other measuring instruments. The new procedure sets out revised timelines, specific stages of the inspection process and the right to appeal against decisions.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that there will be no electronic summonses in the “Dii” app
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has no plans to introduce electronic summonses either in the ‘Diya’ app or in other government digital services.
Magnetic storm on 27 March: how intense will the geomagnetic activity be?
On Thursday, 27 March, geomagnetic activity will be fairly calm. The magnetic storm is expected to drop to the green level, and the K-index will be 2.7.
On 27 March, believers celebrate Saint Matrona: what not to do
On 27 March, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate the martyr Matrona of Thessaloniki. In popular tradition, this day was known as ‘Matrona the Teacher’ and was associated with hard work, tidiness and preparations for spring.
