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Ukraine is launching a platform to bring back professionals from abroad
At the URC 2026 conference, Ukraine signed a memorandum to launch the Back2Impact Ukraine platform, which will help Ukrainians living abroad to find jobs, internships and career opportunities in Ukraine. The project is aimed primarily at young professionals, students and graduates of foreign universities.
The 2026 Applicant’s Online Portal: when does registration begin and where to start preparing
Registration for applicants’ online accounts begins on 1 July. Applications for bachelor’s degree programmes will be accepted from 19 July to 1 August. First and foremost, applicants must decide on their chosen field of study and the higher education institutions where they would like to study.
Power cuts are returning. Due to the heatwave, restrictions are being introduced across all regions
Measures to restrict electricity consumption will be implemented across all regions of Ukraine on 1 July.
A lack of green spaces and dense development: which areas of Kyiv are the hottest?
Experts at LUN have created a heat map of Kyiv, which visualises surface temperatures in various districts of the capital using satellite imagery.
Investigators are examining three possible causes of death for the commander of the 154th Mechanised Brigade, including suicide
Among the theories surrounding the death of Colonel Vladimir Kononnikov, commander of the 154th Separate Mechanised Brigade, who was recently found dead, are murder, suicide and accidental discharge of a weapon.
Men travelling abroad from 1 July 2026: what has changed
As of 1 July 2026, the basic rules governing men’s travel abroad during martial law remain unchanged. At the same time, Ukrainians now have access to a new online service to check specific restrictions on crossing the state border.
Attempted assassination of Yermolayev: Monaco is investigating the theory involving the SBU
Investigators in Monaco are looking into the possibility that the SBU may have been involved in the explosion in which Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev was injured.
Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are set to hit Ukraine: a cold snap is on the way following a heatwave with temperatures reaching +38
Following a severe heatwave, the weather in Ukraine is set to change dramatically. In the coming days, a cold front will bring heavy downpours, thunderstorms, squalls and a gradual drop in temperature.
Church holiday on 1 July 2026: what not to do and whose name day it is
On 1 July 2026, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will honour Saints Cosmas and Damian, the Unmercenaries. This day is popularly known as ‘Summer Kuzminka’, and the main taboo concerns hard labour, particularly for women.
Courts will be able to request original documents during online hearings
Bill No. 15355 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing to regulate the procedure for handling original evidence during court hearings held via videoconference. If the bill is passed, the courts will have the right to require parties to the case to produce original documents for inspection.
The National Cashback scheme will not end on 1 July: ‘Diia’ has explained the new deadlines
Following reports that certain stages of the programme had been completed, many Ukrainians became concerned that the funds they had accumulated through the ‘National Cashback’ scheme would disappear as early as 1 July. ‘Diia’ has reassured users that this will not happen, and has explained when the payments will be made and by when they must be used.
From 1 July, the military levy is to be paid into new accounts
From 1 July 2026, the procedure for paying the military levy in Ukraine has changed. The State Treasury Service has opened new accounts, and the State Tax Service has urged payers to check the current bank details before making a payment.
