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A new approach to bookings: what Decree No. 692 changes
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a review of the status of critical enterprises and amended certain conditions regarding the retention of employees liable for military service.
Water charges in June 2026: where prices may rise
In a number of Ukrainian cities, tariffs for centralised water supply and drainage may rise in June due to increased costs for water utilities.
The minimum wage in June 2026: will there be an increase?
In June 2026, the minimum wage in Ukraine remains at 8,647 UAH. The proposal to increase it to 11,183 UAH from July has already been withdrawn.
Seven streets in Kyiv have been closed following shelling: the list
Following the Russian night-time attack on Kyiv on 2 June, traffic was temporarily suspended on seven streets in the capital.
2 June 2026: what church holiday is it and what is not recommended
On 2 June, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Nikiforos, Patriarch of Constantinople.
The Ministry of Action will add 14 categories to the Register of Damages
The government has expanded the list of categories under which Ukrainians, businesses and the state will be able to document the damage caused by Russian aggression with a view to future compensation.
Soldiers are promised pay rises: who will be affected
In Ukraine, military personnel are being promised a substantial pay rise, particularly for those serving in infantry units on the front line.
The weather in Ukraine in June 2026: will a heatwave hit Ukraine?
In June, the average air temperature in Ukraine is set to exceed the long-term climate average by at least one and a half degrees.
Money stolen from a card: banks may be required to compensate for the loss
There are calls in Ukraine to strengthen protection for bank customers whose money has been stolen from their cards or accounts by fraudsters.
Cancer treatment destroyed tumours in some patients: what the study revealed
An international study has shown that the injectable drug amivantamab can significantly shrink or completely eliminate tumours in some patients with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread following previous treatment. The trial involved 102 patients from 11 countries, and tumours were found to have completely disappeared in 15 people.
Ukraine may introduce fixed terms of service for military personnel – Knyazhitsky
Ukraine is developing measures that could set clear terms of service for military personnel and introduce new conditions for enlistment.
A fireworks factory has exploded in Malta: homes and vehicles have been damaged, and there are casualties
A powerful explosion occurred at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory in Malta on the morning of 1 June.
