Society
The son of Mango founder Jonathan Andik has been detained in connection with his father’s death
In Catalonia, police have arrested Jonathan Andik, the son of Isaac Andik, founder of the fashion chain Mango. He is being questioned in connection with the death of his father, who, according to preliminary reports, fell into a mountain ravine near Barcelona in December 2024.
Latvia and Estonia have issued an alert over drones
On 19 May, airspace warnings were issued in Latvia and Estonia due to the possible presence of drones. In Latvia, according to preliminary reports, one drone may have entered the country’s airspace.
In the US, two teenagers shot three people at a mosque and then took their own lives
In San Diego, USA, two teenagers opened fire in a mosque, killing three people. They were found dead not far from the scene.
Musk lost a court case against OpenAI’s management in California
A federal jury in California has ruled in favour of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s president, Greg Brockman, in a case brought against them by Elon Musk. The businessman claimed that OpenAI had allegedly strayed from its original charitable mission, but the court in Oakland did not agree with his position.
Corruption in the Supreme Court: NABU conducts searches
The NABU and the SAPO are conducting investigations into a corruption case involving the Supreme Court. The investigation concerns the places of work, residences and vehicles of a number of current and former Supreme Court judges.
Former Prime Minister Pustovoytenko was defrauded of nearly 7 million hryvnias
У Києві двоє шахраїв, за даними правоохоронців, виманили у 79-річного чоловіка заощадження на майже 7 млн грн. За інформацією ЗМІ, йдеться про шостого прем’єр-міністра України Валерія Пустовойтенка.
Vyshyvanka Day 2026: when it is celebrated and the traditions of the festival
Vyshyvanka Day in 2026 will be celebrated on 21 May. The holiday falls on the third Thursday of May each year and has long been a symbol of unity, remembrance and national identity for Ukrainians.
Weather on 19 May 2026: rain, thunderstorms and squalls in Ukraine
Unstable weather is expected across Ukraine on 19 May, with brief showers and thunderstorms affecting almost the entire country. In the southern and most central regions, hail and squalls of up to 15–20 metres per second are possible in places.
Yermak’s Pledge: YouControl has uncovered links among donor companies
YouControl has analysed the companies and legal entities listed as guarantors for Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. The sum in question is 140 million hryvnias, which, according to media reports, was provided by seven individuals and seven legal entities.
19 May 2026: holidays, traditions and taboos
19 May is Family Doctor Day in Ukraine, whilst Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint John of Gotf. Traditionally, this day has been associated with rain, good health, planting cucumbers and various folk taboos.
"Potap and Nastya" have announced the band's return after a nine-year hiatus
The musical duo ‘Potap and Nastya’ have announced their return to the stage. On Instagram, they posted a video in which they announced the band’s reunion in Russian and revealed that their first concert will take place on 19 December in New York.
The head of the Medical Examination Commission has been arrested in Kropyvnytskyi. He is suspected of trading in fake medical certificates
In the Kirovohrad region, the head of the military medical commission and other doctors are suspected of selling fake disability certificates to conscripts to help them avoid conscription.
