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Over the past year, 2,800 pets have been registered in Kyiv: how and why to do it
In 2025, nearly 2,800 pets were registered in the capital via the Administrative Service Centre — 2,486 dogs and 295 cats. During this process, the pet is assigned a unique identification number, and the owner receives a certificate and a tag.
A travel pass costing nearly 5,000 UAH: Kyiv is set to join the top four most expensive cities in Europe
Experts compared the cost of the travel pass proposed by the Kyiv City State Administration with prices in other European cities and highlighted the huge disparity between price and quality of service.
The Ascension of the Lord 2026: when it is celebrated and what to do before the holiday
Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on 21 May 2026. The feast falls on the 40th day after Easter each year, so the date varies. In the run-up to the Ascension, folk tradition places particular emphasis on keeping the home clean, maintaining peace and quiet, praying, and completing household chores.
National Cashback: what you need to do by 30 June 2026
The Ukrainian Ministry of Economy has reminded participants in the “National Cashback” scheme that the funds they have accumulated must be used by 30 June 2026 inclusive. The ministry noted that the scheme itself will continue to operate as normal, and payments for purchases of Ukrainian goods will continue to be made after the 20th of the following month.
The NBU has fined Ukrposhta 1.7 million hryvnias: what is the reason?
The National Bank of Ukraine has fined Ukrposhta 1.7 million hryvnias for breaching payment market regulations. The company must pay the fine within five working days of receiving the regulator’s decision.
20 May 2026: a church holiday, prohibitions and superstitions
On 20 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates the martyrs Falaleus, Alexander and Asterius, who were killed for their Christian faith in the 3rd century. In popular tradition, this day is known as Falaleus Day. It is associated with sowing cucumbers, prayers for good health and preparing the home for the Ascension of the Lord.
Deferral from conscription: who will have their deferral automatically extended
ThePage explains who is eligible for the automatic extension of payment deferrals, who may not qualify, and what to do in that case.
Ten hospitals have launched solar power stations as part of the ‘Ray of Hope’ project
Since the start of 2026, 10 healthcare facilities participating in the ‘Ray of Hope’ project have begun generating their own electricity. The total installed capacity of the solar power stations that have come online is 770 kW.
A 30-hryvnia fare in Kyiv: a petition against the new fares has gathered signatures in a matter of hours
The decision to increase transport fares in Kyiv has sparked a wave of outrage. In less than 24 hours, residents have collected over 6,000 signatures on a petition calling for the new fares to be scrapped. The Kyiv City Council must now consider this petition.
Pavlo Palisa stated that the age of conscription will not be lowered for the time being
Deputy Head of the President’s Office and Brigadier General Pavlo Palisa has stated that the authorities are not currently considering lowering the conscription age, restricting travel abroad for men aged 18–24, or the compulsory conscription of women. According to him, further decisions will depend on the situation at the front, but at present these issues are not even being considered at the risk assessment stage.
The State Border Guard Service has launched an online portal for travelling abroad
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has launched a service called ‘Personal Account’, through which citizens can check whether there are any temporary restrictions on their travel abroad. The service covers restrictions imposed by a court or the enforcement service, in particular due to maintenance payments, fines or other debts.
Shabunin has announced that he is leaving the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to having ‘lost most of his sight’
Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, has stated that he has left the Armed Forces due to the loss of most of his sight. He intends to continue his work at the Anti-Corruption Action Centre.
