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Smilyansky on the NBU’s decision: they want to remove me from office just before the launch of the postal bank
Ihor Smilianskyi, Chief Executive of Ukrposhta, stated that the National Bank’s decision regarding his failure to meet professional requirements came just as the company was about to launch its postal bank. According to him, Ukrposhta continues to operate steadily, whilst its legal team is analysing the regulator’s decision and considering the possibility of appealing against it.
University admissions without the National University Entrance Exam: what concessions will applicants from the temporarily occupied territories receive?
In 2026, simplified admission requirements will apply to applicants from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine wishing to enrol in higher education institutions. In some cases, applicants may be admitted without sitting the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT), and may also be eligible for certain state-funded places, free accommodation and state financial support.
Plans are in place to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 UAH: what the declaration sets out
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the budget statement for 2027–2029, which provides for a phased increase in social standards. In particular, from 1 January 2027, the minimum wage may rise to 9,546 hryvnias, and the subsistence minimum to 3,559 hryvnias.
The Constitution of Ukraine has been translated in full into sign language for the first time
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Ukraine, a complete translation into Ukrainian sign language has been produced for the first time. Translators from various regions of the country and legal experts worked on the project to make the Constitution more accessible to people with hearing impairments.
Card top-ups via terminals will change from 26 June: what the NBU will require
From 26 June 2026, the rules for depositing cash via self-service payment terminals in Ukraine will change. To complete the transaction, you will need to confirm your mobile phone number and enter a one-off password, regardless of the payment amount.
Thunderstorms, hail and gale-force winds of 15–20 m/s: which regions of Ukraine will be affected by the bad weather on 23 June
On the afternoon of 23 June, a Level 1 weather warning was issued for several regions of Ukraine. Here’s a look at which regions are set to be hit by bad weather and heavy rain.
Civil Service Day 2026: the date, the origins of the holiday and who is honoured
On 23 June, Ukraine celebrates Civil Service Day, a professional holiday for civil servants, which coincides with United Nations Public Service Day. Read the article on ThePublic to find out on which date it is celebrated and why the holiday was established.
The NBU has ordered ‘Ukrposhta’ to remove Smiliansky from the company’s management
The National Bank of Ukraine has determined that Igor Smiliansky, the Chief Executive of Ukrposhta, does not meet the professional suitability requirements for the head of a financial payment services provider. The regulator has ordered the company to remove him from management and appoint a new head.
How can a member of the armed forces obtain a firearms licence in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, there is a simplified procedure for military personnel to obtain a licence to purchase firearms. To apply, you must prepare a set of documents and submit your application using one of the available methods.
How to print an IDP certificate from the ‘Dii’ app in 2026
To confirm your status as an internally displaced person in 2026, you must hold an IDP certificate. You can obtain this via the Diya app or portal, after which the document will be available to download and print.
Yegor Golubov has been appointed the new head of the Kyiv Patrol Police
The new head of the Patrol Police Department was introduced in Kyiv. The post was taken up by Police Major Yegor Golubov, who previously served in the Donetsk region and commanded a patrol police battalion in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Church holiday on 23 June 2026: what to place on the doorstep and what restrictions apply
On 23 June 2026, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate the martyr Agrippina of Rome. In the folk calendar, this day is known as Agrafena Kupalnytsia and is considered the start of preparations for the festival of Ivan Kupala. The date is associated with ancient rituals of purification by water, the gathering of medicinal herbs and protective customs for the home.
