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From +37 to +17: how long will the heatwave last in Ukraine, and when can we expect a drop in temperatures?
A severe heatwave has swept across Ukraine: today, 29 June, temperatures will reach +37 degrees in some places. However, the situation is set to change dramatically by the end of the week.
The government has changed the rules on the use of housing vouchers for internally displaced persons: who will lose their entitlement to assistance
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules governing the provision of housing vouchers for internally displaced persons. From now on, displaced persons who have already received a preferential mortgage under the ‘eOselya’ programme will not be eligible for such assistance.
Power cuts are back: where in Ukraine the lights may start going out
On Tuesday, 30 June, rolling blackouts may be introduced in Ukraine. In particular, power cuts are forecast in the Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. There are also rolling blackout schedules for the Volyn region.
Europe is breaking temperature records. In France, a thousand heat-related deaths have been recorded over three days
The French health service has reported that between 24 and 26 June, at the height of a record-breaking heatwave in the country, around a thousand additional deaths were recorded. Over the weekend of 27–28 June, new temperature records were set in several countries.
Maternity benefits in 2026 for those not in employment: how much will expectant mothers receive?
In 2026, the rules governing the payment of maternity benefits to women who are not in employment changed significantly in Ukraine. Uninsured expectant mothers can now receive almost 29,4 thousand UAH for the standard period of maternity leave.
Cash withdrawal limits from 1 July 2026: how much can you withdraw from different banks’ ATMs?
From 1 July 2026, limits on cash withdrawals from ATMs will remain in place in Ukraine. The overall limit set by the National Bank of Ukraine is 100,000 UAH per day; however, each bank may impose its own additional limits.
The heatwave will put a strain on Ukraine’s power grid: Yasno advises people to charge their power banks
Due to the abnormal heatwave, Ukraine’s power grid will be operating under strain. Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, advises Ukrainians to charge their gadgets and power banks, keep an eye on updates from the energy suppliers, and be prepared for various scenarios.
Argentina may launch ‘golden passports’: the FT has outlined the possible conditions
Argentina is preparing a citizenship-by-investment programme for foreigners. According to the Financial Times, the authorities are considering two options for participation: a donation of around 500,000 dollars or the purchase of government bonds worth 1 million dollars.
Mercury in retrograde in June 2026: what tasks need to be completed
Mercury retrograde in June 2026 will begin on 29 June and last until 23 July. Astrologers advise completing important tasks by 18 June, as the so-called ‘shadow period’ begins before the retrograde phase.
‘Strawberry Moon’ 2026: when Ukrainians will be able to see the June full moon
On the night of 29–30 June 2026, a full ‘Strawberry Moon’ will rise over Ukraine. Although this time it will be one of the smallest of the year, the Moon will appear much larger near the horizon due to a well-known optical illusion.
29 June 2026 — what is the church feast day: what you must not do on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
On 29 June 2026, Orthodox Christians, following the new church calendar, celebrate one of the greatest summer feasts — the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, the First-Called Apostles. On the same day, the miraculous Kasperivska Icon of the Mother of God, which is kept in Odesa, is honoured.
A plane carrying parachutists has crashed in France: 11 dead
A civil aircraft used for skydiving crashed today in north-eastern France. All 11 people on board were killed
