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Storm warning in Ukraine: thunderstorms to hit 10 regions
On 8 May 2026, a yellow weather warning was issued in Ukraine due to thunderstorms. According to the forecast by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre, bad weather is expected in the western regions, as well as in the Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.
Chumak has proposed double taxes for "tax evaders" upon their return
Viktor Chumak, the former acting Prosecutor General and Chief Military Prosecutor, has stated that Ukrainians who evaded military service and wish to return from abroad should face additional penalties. Among the possible options, he mentioned double taxation for a period of 10 years.
The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office seeks to seize assets belonging to the family of a State Space Agency official worth over 6.4 million hryvnias
A prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has filed a claim with the High Anti-Corruption Court seeking a ruling that the assets held by the family of the acting head of the State Space Agency of Ukraine are of unjustified origin. The assets in question are worth over 6.4 million hryvnias.
Mother's Day 2026: when it is celebrated in Ukraine and what you need to know
Mother’s Day in Ukraine in 2026 falls on Sunday, 10 May. This holiday is celebrated every year on the second Sunday in May – as a day to thank mothers for their love, care, support and daily efforts, which often go unnoticed.
Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has lifted its ban on Telegram following a petition from students
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has lifted restrictions on access to Telegram on its internal computer network. The decision was taken by the university’s new administration following a request from the university’s Student Parliament.
Scammers are luring Ukrainians with fake job offers at monobank
Scammers have started targeting victims through adverts for supposed jobs at monobank. People are asked to download an app and complete a ‘job application quest’, but in reality it is a programme designed to take control of their phone.
8 May 2026: what holiday is it today, who is being commemorated, and what is forbidden
On 8 May 2026, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates John the Theologian, the Apostle and Evangelist – one of Christ’s twelve disciples. On this same day, Ukrainians mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and civilians.
Ozempic could be available in pharmacies in Ukraine by the end of May 2026
The official launch of Ozempic in Ukraine is scheduled for 15 May 2026, and the drug itself is expected to be available in pharmacies by the end of May. Doctors anticipate that this will change the approach to prescribing incretin-based drugs for the treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
The Ministry of Defence has explained how military personnel can appeal against a commander’s decision
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the procedure by which members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can appeal against the actions or decisions of commanders and military authorities. This applies to orders, disciplinary measures, decisions by medical boards, payments and other situations where a serviceman believes that his rights have been infringed.
March’s National Cashback will be paid out in a new way: who will receive the money
From 7 May, Ukrainians will begin to receive their ‘National Cashback’ payments for March. Nearly 4.8 million users of the scheme will receive the money, and for the first time, cashback on fuel will also be credited alongside this payment.
A suspected suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein has been released in the US: what it says
In the US, a federal court has released a note allegedly written by financier Jeffrey Epstein shortly before his death in prison in 2019. The document had remained classified for years.
A court has banned Brad Pitt from viewing Angelina Jolie’s private correspondence
The legal battle between former celebrity couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt over the French winery Château Miraval has taken a new turn.
