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Lubinec called on the government to lower the pass mark for the National Multidisciplinary Test to 130 marks
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman), has called on the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Education and Science to lower the pass mark for the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) from 150 to 130 marks.
Contracts for military personnel: Ministry of Defence explains new terms of service and pay
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has explained how the new system of military contracts and pay will work following the adoption of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 768. The document introduces fixed contract terms, new combat allowances and guarantees following discharge from service.
Investigative activities at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Station: Energoatom explains what is happening
On 25 June, law enforcement officers are carrying out investigative activities at the Khmelnytskyi NPP site in connection with certain procurement contracts from previous years. Energoatom has stated that this does not affect the plant’s operations or the safety of the power units.
Academic lyceums are to receive funding for laboratories and STEM spaces
Future academic lyceums will receive state funding to create modern learning environments. These are institutions that are due to join the network of specialised upper secondary schools from 2027.
The OECD has praised Ukraine’s anti-corruption system: what does a 100 per cent rating actually mean?
Ukraine received high marks in the OECD’s 2026 Review of Anti-Corruption and Integrity. However, a score of 100% does not mean that there is no corruption in the country: the OECD assesses, first and foremost, the quality of the rules, institutions and mechanisms for their implementation.
The heatwave in Ukraine is set to intensify to +35: which regions will be the first to feel the heat?
A wave of hot air is heading for Ukraine, which will push temperatures in some regions up to +35 degrees and above as early as the end of June. The western regions will be the first to feel the effects of the significant rise in temperatures, and the heat will subsequently spread to the north and centre of the country.
25 June is Customs Officer’s Day in Ukraine
25 June marks Ukrainian Customs Officers’ Day in Ukraine. This professional holiday is dedicated to the specialists who carry out customs controls, protect the state’s economic interests and combat smuggling.
Church holiday on 25 June 2026: where to place the ‘Deliverer’ icon at home
On 25 June 2026, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honours the miraculous icon of the Mother of God known as ‘The Deliverer’. Believers turn to her in prayer for protection, health, peace and help in difficult circumstances.
Ebola has reached Europe: where the case was reported and what is known about the patient
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak. The illness was diagnosed in a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Salaries for police officers and emergency services personnel are set to rise: the date has now been announced
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed a law that will allow for pay rises for police officers and emergency services personnel. The new rules will come into force in 2027.
Solar flares: will magnetic storms hit Earth?
On 24 June, the geomagnetic situation remains calm, although several active regions and coronal holes have been observed on the Sun. According to experts’ forecasts, as early as 25–26 June, the Earth’s magnetic field may become more active due to a solar wind outflow.
Around 90 per cent of Ukrainians are in favour of constructive relations with Poland — a survey
The vast majority of Ukrainians (90%) are in favour of constructive relations with Poland, despite disputes over historical issues.
