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A memorial plaque honouring SBU staff, in the form of a cotton flower stylised to resemble an explosion, has been unveiled in Kyiv
A memorial has been unveiled in Kyiv in honour of the SBU staff who are standing up to Russian aggression.
A tool called ‘ShriftoRiz’ has been launched in Ukraine to search for Russian fonts on websites
Ukrainian developers have launched a browser extension called “ShriftoRiz”, which helps identify fonts of Russian origin on websites and suggests replacing them with Ukrainian typefaces. The project’s creators describe it as a tool for visual hygiene and a way to rid the digital space of Russian influence.
Lviv is terminating the contract for the construction of a waste-to-energy plant due to breaches by the contractor
The municipal enterprise ‘Green City’ has officially initiated the process of terminating its cooperation with the Polish company Control Process S.A.
The UK has issued a warning about a new wave of meningitis following the deaths of students
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the meningitis outbreak, which began in the county of Kent, could intensify in the coming weeks and months. However, the risk of widespread infection among the local population has been assessed as remote.
A US court has found Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault in a case dating back to 1972
A US jury has found actor Bill Cosby guilty in the case of sexual assault against Donna Motsinger, which, according to her lawsuit, took place in 1972. Following the trial, the woman was awarded $59.25 million in damages.
The fourth 112 Emergency Service communications centre in Ukraine has opened in Odessa
A new 112 Emergency Service communications centre has opened in Odessa to serve the southern regions. It took almost a year to set up.
Russians have started downloading the Korean messaging app KakaoTalk en masse following the blocking of Telegram
In Russia, interest in the South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk is growing following the blocking of Telegram.
A 21-year-old suspect in a double bomb attack has been arrested in Bucha
Law enforcement officers have notified a 21-year-old man that he is under suspicion; he is believed to be involved in the double terrorist attack in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, on 23 March. According to the investigation, the suspect acted on the instructions of a handler from Russia, whom he met through an online game.
The U420 chain of shops, promoted by bloggers, sells drugs disguised as souvenirs — an investigation
The large-scale U420 chain, whose shops are opening in large numbers across the country, was selling a particularly dangerous psychotropic substance disguised as souvenirs.
The State Statistics Service is launching a large-scale study into the standard of living of Ukrainians
The State Statistics Service is launching a survey of Ukrainians’ incomes and living conditions to assess the standard of living and poverty levels in Ukraine. The survey will run from March to June 2026.
Dii is launching a beta test for applications for one-off financial assistance for military personnel
The Diya portal has launched a beta test for a new service aimed at serving members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the submission of applications for a one-off financial grant from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The service is being developed as part of efforts to expand digital services for servicemen, women and their families.
There are plans in Ukraine to block military personnel’s access to gambling during martial law
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, is developing a mechanism designed to restrict military personnel’s access to gambling whilst martial law is in force. Checks will be carried out via government registers, and gambling operators will not be able to see a person’s military status.
