Society
“Oscars 2026”: Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress
Jessie Buckley won the 2026 Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the film *Hamnet*. It was she whom the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the winner from among the five nominees.
Grandpa Tolya – “Ukraine’s most famous grandad” from TikTok – has died
Anatoliy Yaroslavskyi from Kamianets-Podilskyi, known to Ukrainian social media users as Grandpa Tolya, has died at the age of 89. According to his grandson, Oleksandr Husin, he passed away following complications after an operation.
16 March – what holiday is it today, folk traditions and church calendar
On Monday, 16 March 2026, Ukraine and the rest of the world will mark Freedom of Information Day, Black Press Day and No Selfie Day, whilst believers will commemorate the holy martyrs Savin and Pappa.
Some Ukrainians should digitise their employment record books by the end of March
The transition to electronic employment records is currently underway in Ukraine, and for certain categories of employees, it is advisable to complete this process by the end of March.
Road repairs across the country: plans are in place to significantly step up the pace of work
Road repair works are currently in full swing across Ukraine and are already underway in every region of the country.
Harry and Meghan have reacted strongly to the new book about the royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have criticised the author of a new biography about the British monarchy, describing its content as ‘conspiracy theories and melodrama’.
Over 130 fires broke out in western Ukraine in the past 24 hours: the blazes destroyed homes and farm buildings
Rescue workers have reported large-scale fires involving dry vegetation in two regions, which have resulted in significant material damage.
Annunciation 2026: when is it celebrated according to the new calendar and what traditions have been preserved in Ukraine
One of the most important Christian festivals combines religious significance with ancient folk customs that symbolise the arrival of spring.
On Volunteer Day, Zelenskyy presented state awards to military personnel and the families of fallen heroes
On Ukrainian Volunteer Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military personnel, the families of fallen defenders and members of the public, and presented state awards for bravery and the defence of the country.
Wired headphones are back in fashion: why people are turning their backs on Bluetooth
Sales of wired headphones are surging, and users are increasingly opting for simpler technologies because of sound quality, reliability and even fashion.
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.
What is the occasion on 14 March: who is being commemorated today in Ukraine and around the world?
A public holiday in Ukraine, the Church’s commemoration of Saint Benedict, and several international events.
