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The Ministry of Finance is introducing new declaration rules for military personnel: who must submit a declaration by 1 April
The campaign for declaring income for 2025 has been underway in Ukraine since 1 January 2026. Certain categories of military personnel must submit their tax returns by 1 April 2026. Read on to find out exactly who is required to do so and who is not.
Ukrzaliznytsia has tightened its rules in response to Russian attacks
In response to the intensification of Russian attacks on the railway, Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced additional safety measures on its routes. These include the evacuation of passengers from trains if there is a risk of attack.
Meta has been fined $375 million for failing to protect children on social media
New Mexico has fined Meta $375 million for failing to protect children on popular social media platforms. The court’s ruling concerns underage users who were not adequately protected from harmful content.
Ukrainian ports and Ukrzaliznytsia will be defended against drones by volunteers, says Kuleba
To ensure the security of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, particularly railway facilities and ports, members of local community volunteer units will be enlisted to help counter Russian attacks.
: Ukraine is introducing a 12-year education system: how schooling will change from 2026
From 2026, Ukrainian schoolchildren will study for one year longer. The introduction of a 12-year education system will form part of far-reaching changes to the education system, which will affect teaching methods and how pupils are prepared for life. Find out exactly what changes lie ahead for children and parents in our article.
Pensioners’ payments will be recalculated again from 1 April: who will be eligible and how much they can receive
From 1 April 2026, the Pension Fund of Ukraine will be carrying out an automatic recalculation of pensions for working pensioners. The update is based on the pensionable service accrued and the salary earned over the last two years. Read on to find out who is eligible for an increase and how to apply for a more favourable recalculation yourself.
Dota 2 has released Patch 7.41: new features and gameplay changes
The long-awaited update to the Dota 2 client, version 7.41, has been released. The developers have made a number of changes to heroes, items and the environment, introducing significant new features, including the removal of aspects and changes to innate abilities. Read our article for more details on the changes and new features.
Today, 25 March, Ukraine is celebrating Security Service of Ukraine Day
The Security Service of Ukraine’s professional holiday is celebrated every year on 25 March. The date marks the adoption in 1992 of the Law ‘On the Security Service of Ukraine’.
Magnetic storm on 25 March: what should weather-sensitive people expect?
On 25 March, a mild geomagnetic disturbance of G1 level is expected due to solar wind. However, according to forecasts from the Space Weather Forecasting Centre, the day will be uneventful for most people, although those sensitive to weather changes should remain vigilant.
25 March: a major church holiday – what you can and cannot do on the Feast of the Annunciation
On 25 March, Orthodox Christians celebrate a major feast day — the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, they commemorate the good news that the Archangel Gabriel brought to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she would become the Mother of the Son of God. There are special traditions, rituals and superstitions associated with this day, but there are also things that should not be done.
A test purchase has confirmed that the U420 chain sells drugs disguised as souvenirs
A test purchase carried out by journalists has confirmed that the U420 chain of shops is selling drugs disguised as souvenirs. Products advertised as safe contain psychoactive substances, including ‘spice’. The customers include young people and even minors.
The Language Ombudsman proposes increasing fines for breaches of language legislation by two to three times
Language Ombudswoman Olena Ivanovska has proposed a significant increase in fines for breaches of language legislation in Ukraine. This is necessary to ensure that penalties are more effective and deter offenders from disregarding the official language.
