Society
A man has died in Dnipro whilst undergoing a medical examination: what the TCC is saying
A man subject to military conscription has died in Dnipro after being stopped for a check of his military registration documents. The Territorial Military Administration has launched an internal investigation.
Prosecutors in the Khmelnytskyi region are seeking to have disability status reinstated through the courts following the scandal involving the Medical and Social Expertise Commission
Following the scandal involving the Khmelnytskyi Medical and Social Examination Commission, the disability categories of dozens of prosecutors were revoked or amended. However, more than 30 prosecutors have already challenged the results of the reviews at the Khmelnytskyi District Administrative Court, and more than half of them have had their appeals upheld.
The government is launching an internship programme for Ukrainians aged 50 and over: how it will work
A national programme called ‘Experience Matters’ is being launched in Ukraine, aimed at helping professionals aged 50 and over find employment and settle into their new roles. The project is intended to address the acute shortage of staff in critical sectors of the economy.
France has imposed a mandatory quarantine on a number of people due to the hantavirus
France has introduced a heightened response protocol for people who came into contact with individuals infected with the hantavirus whilst travelling on board the cruise ship MV Hondius. One of the ship’s passengers is currently in intensive care.
Nurses' Day: when is it celebrated in 2026 and what to wish
International Nurses Day in 2026 will be celebrated on 12 May. The date is fixed – it is on this day that the role of nurses in the healthcare system and their daily work with patients is honoured.
Conscription reform in Ukraine: new rules on call-up notices and terms of service
Discussions are underway in Ukraine regarding a possible reform of the mobilisation system and territorial recruitment centres. Parliament has stated that the functions of the territorial recruitment centres could be split, and that the issues of issuing call-up papers, the legal grounds for conscription and the length of service need to be regulated more clearly.
Weather on 12 May 2026: thunderstorms, rain and a yellow warning in Ukraine
Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast for Ukraine on 12 May 2026. Heavy rain is expected in Zakarpattia and the Carpathians, whilst thunderstorms and, in places, squalls of 15–20 m/s are expected on the Right Bank during the day. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre has issued a Level I warning – yellow.
12 May 2026: a church holiday, traditions and taboos for the day
On 12 May 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saints Epiphanius of Cyprus and Herman of Constantinople. In folk tradition, this day was associated with caution regarding sharp objects, open flames and one’s own plans.
The price per square metre in new-build properties has risen across almost the whole of Ukraine
In April, the cost of new-build housing rose in most regions, with Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast recording the highest price growth.
Ukrainian TV presenter Andriy Domansky has been granted a Russian passport
Ukrainian TV presenter Andriy Domansky, who worked for the Inter channel, obtained a Russian passport after the full-scale war began.
Slava Dyomin addressed his mother, who had taken him to court over child support
On Mother’s Day, Ukrainian presenter and interviewer Slava Dyomin addressed his mother, with whom he has a strained relationship and is no longer on speaking terms. The TV personality had previously revealed that his mother had taken him to court to claim child support and that she supports Russia’s war against Ukraine.
A Ukrainian businessman has been accused of attacking a rare seal in Hawaii
A high-profile incident involving Ukrainian businessman Igor Litvintchuk has occurred in Hawaii. According to local media reports, he has been accused of mistreating a rare Hawaiian monk seal after allegedly throwing stones at the animal on a beach on the island of Maui.
