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Kyivstar will sell Starlink to businesses and government agencies in Ukraine
The Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has expanded its partnership with Starlink and will now be able to sell the company’s satellite internet and equipment to businesses, schools, universities, hospitals and public clinics in Ukraine.
In Odessa, the TCC flooded the premises of Tverdovsky, the owner of Palladium and Itaka, with gas
An altercation took place in Odessa involving businessman Valery Tverdovsky, the owner of the Palladium and Itaka clubs. According to the businessman, members of the Traffic Police used pepper spray against him when he tried to intervene following a road traffic accident involving an acquaintance of his.
Vyshyvanka Day 2026: Ukrainians are being urged to honour fallen soldiers by wearing ribbons
On 21 May, Vyshyvanka Day, Ukrainians are being urged to take part in a new campaign called ‘The Embroidered Ribbon of Remembrance’. Its aim is to honour the defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine.
7 May 2026: What is today’s church holiday and what should not be done
On 7 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine celebrates the Lyubets Icon of the Mother of God – one of the oldest sacred sites in the Chernihiv region. Locally, this day is known as Kupalnytsia and is associated with water, gardening, omens regarding the harvest, and prohibitions against quarrelling, gossip and fortune-telling.
When is Kyiv Day in 2026: the date, history and traditions of the celebration
Kyiv Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday in May. In 2026, this falls on 31 May — a warm Sunday when the chestnut trees will still be in bloom with their white and pink blossoms, and the Dnipro River will reflect the bright spring sunshine. ThePublic explores the history of Kyiv Day and shares some interesting facts about Ukraine’s capital.
Driving licences from the age of 15 and new categories: Ukraine is preparing a major reform for drivers
Ukraine is preparing a major reform of its road traffic legislation, which will change the rules for obtaining driving licences, revise the age limits and fully legalise digital documents.
Ukrzaliznytsia will install over 800 shelters following attacks on the railway
Ukrzaliznytsia is deploying over 800 modular shelters across the country in response to the increasing number of attacks on railway infrastructure. One such shelter in the Kharkiv region has already saved the life of a train conductor following an attack by an enemy drone.
Thousands of people took to the streets in the Czech Republic to protest in support of independent media
In Prague, thousands of people gathered in Old Town Square to show their support for public media and to protest against changes to the funding of public broadcasters. The protesters view the government’s proposal as a threat to the independence of Czech Television and Czech Radio.
The Tonga volcano cooled the stratosphere in 2022: what scientists have discovered
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano caused an unexpected cooling of the stratosphere instead of the predicted warming. Scientists attribute this effect to the enormous volume of water vapour that the eruption ejected into the upper atmosphere.
Torture of a volunteer in Antratsyt: Main Intelligence Directorate reveals details of the suspects
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has released details of four individuals who have been served with notices of suspicion in connection with the case involving the abduction, torture and sexual assault of a Ukrainian volunteer in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. According to the investigation, the crime took place in 2014 in Antratsyt.
A tick bite: how to remove it and which symptoms you mustn’t ignore
As the weather warms up, we want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But when walking on grass or having a picnic in the bushes, there is a risk of picking up a tick. And a tick bite can cause serious illnesses. ThePublic explains how to protect yourself from tick bites and how to remove a tick if you do get bitten.
Lubinec called for the militarisation of children to be recognised as a crime against humanity
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Commissioner for Human Rights, has stated that the systematic militarisation of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories should be recognised as a crime against humanity. According to him, Russia has for years been turning education into a tool for propaganda, instilling fear and preparing children for war.
