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The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ ‘Payment Hub’: how the new system for paying for services will work
At present, the new online system can be used to pay for vehicle registration procedures, and there are plans to extend it to all services provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres in the future.
Blogger Gleb Repich has responded to criticism over his relationship with an 18-year-old girl
Ukrainian chemist and blogger Gleb Repich found himself at the centre of a debate after publicly confirming his relationship with an 18-year-old girl named Daria. Social media users began debating the age gap between the couple, the ethics of such a relationship and the blogger’s own response to the criticism.
Strict emergency power cuts have been introduced in one of Ukraine’s regions
Emergency power cuts have been introduced in the Sumy region. This is due to the aftermath of Russian shelling and the extreme heatwave that has hit Ukraine.
Seven people were injured when lightning struck near a body of water in Volyn. Among them were children
На Волині 29 червня через влучання блискавки постраждали семеро людей, зокрема неповнолітні. Вони знепритомніли.
A heatwave is moving eastwards across Europe — red alerts have been issued in several countries
The heatwave, which broke temperature records across western Europe last week, has moved eastwards, causing dangerous conditions in new regions.
Asman and Korchynsky have dismissed the claim of ‘Nazi salutes’ in Kyiv
The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Asman, has stated that the video showing what appeared to be ‘Nazi salutes’ during a demonstration in Kyiv on 21 June is not linked to the ‘Brotherhood’ organisation. Following a meeting with Dmytro Korchynskyi, he said that the Israeli embassy had probably been misled.
Changes to military registration: what employers must now do
New rules on military registration came into force on 27 June. Some of the procedures will be moved online, and employers will be able to interact with the Territorial Recruitment Centre via ‘Diyu’.
An explosion has occurred in Monaco: a Ukrainian family has been injured
On the evening of 29 June, an explosion occurred near a residential building in Monaco, injuring three Ukrainians. According to media reports, the injured may include Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev and members of his family.
The owner of ‘Trukha Ukraine’ has been released from the TCC in Lviv
Maksym Lavrynenko, the owner of the Telegram channel ‘Truha Ukraine’, was released from the Lviv Military Registration and Enlistment Office after his military registration details had been checked and updated. He was served with a summons to attend a medical examination in Kharkiv — the location where he is registered for military service.
30 June 2026 — what church feast day is it: who do the faithful honour and what should not be done?
On 30 June according to the New Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Synaxis of the Glorious and All-Praised Twelve Apostles — the closest disciples of Jesus Christ. In popular tradition, this day is known as ‘Makovka of Summer’ and is associated with a number of traditions, omens and taboos.
The State Labour Service will inspect employers under the new procedure: when will the inspections begin?
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for monitoring employers’ compliance with the quota for the employment of people with disabilities. The new inspection rules will apply only to periods from 1 July 2026 onwards.
Ukrainian passport for use abroad: how to apply for one in 2026
Ukrainians living abroad can apply for or renew their Ukrainian passport without having to return home. To do so, they must contact a Ukrainian diplomatic mission or a branch of the State Enterprise ‘Document’, undergo identification checks and await a decision from the State Migration Service of Ukraine.
