Society
The Polish PiS party has spoken out against Ukraine’s accession to the EU
The Law and Justice (PiS) party has tabled a draft resolution in the Sejm calling on the Polish government to oppose the further progress of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. The party cites differences over historical memory, linked to the Volhynia tragedy, as the reason for this
A new prime minister has been appointed in Moldova
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has appointed the financier Vasile Tofan as the country’s new Prime Minister. He succeeds Alexandru Munteanu, who had previously announced his resignation
A woman has been arrested in Kryvyi Rih on suspicion of dealing in psychotropic substances
In Kryvyi Rih, law enforcement officers have arrested a woman suspected of illegally selling the psychotropic substance PVP. According to the investigation, she sold the drug directly during face-to-face meetings with buyers
In Britain, the main suspect has been released following the murder of politician Anne Widdecombe
British police have released a 26-year-old man who had previously been detained on suspicion of involvement in the death of Anne Widdecombe, a former minister and politician with the Reform UK party. He is no longer considered a suspect in the case
A 37-year-old man was found dead in his car in Lviv
In Lviv, law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found inside a car on 10 July. Investigators are currently treating the case as a possible suicide
The White House has backed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia
US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that US President Donald Trump’s administration has approved the final draft of a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia. According to him, this paves the way for the bill to be considered by Congress
A 22-year-old police officer was killed in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian air strike
Senior Police Lieutenant Dmytro Belymenko was killed as a result of a Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia on 10 July. The officer was 22 years old and was on duty at the time of the attack
Five administrative reports were drawn up at the Odessa Drama Theatre following a language inspection
An investigation, launched following a complaint about the use of the Russian language during a meeting of the Artistic Council, has been concluded at the Odesa Regional Academic Drama Theatre. As a result, five administrative reports have been drawn up
How much will it cost to study at the relocated universities in the Kherson region in 2026?
The 2026 university admissions campaign is currently underway in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Education and Science, by early July, applicants had already created nearly 246,000 online accounts. Meanwhile, the relocated universities in the Kherson region have published the fees for contract-based study for the new academic year
Estonia has approved the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028
The Estonian Government has approved its national position on the draft decision of the Council of the European Union, which provides for the extension of the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028
Zelenskyy has established the Joint Rapid Reaction Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The President has signed a decree establishing a new military unit and has appointed a head to oversee its development
What is the church feast day on 11 July 2026: whom do the faithful honour?
On 11 July (24 July according to the Julian calendar), the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates Saint Olga, Princess and Equal-to-the-Apostles. On this day, the Holy Great Martyr Euphemia is also commemorated, and according to the old style, the Martyr Cyrus.
