Society
Tax on OLX could rise to 10%: what changes are proposed in the draft bill
The Verkhovna Rada’s Tax Committee is preparing amendments to the draft law on the taxation of income received by individuals via digital platforms, including OLX and Prom.ua. According to MP Nina Yuzhanina, a 10% personal income tax rate may be proposed for the second reading, instead of the current 5% personal income tax and 5% military levy.
The magnetic storm on 4 May 2026: how weather-sensitive people will be affected
A moderate magnetic storm is expected in Ukraine on 4 May 2026. Geomagnetic fluctuations may affect the well-being of people who are sensitive to weather changes, potentially causing fatigue, headaches, drowsiness and sleep problems.
4 May 2026 marks the feast day of Saint Pelagia: traditions and customs
On 4 May 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Pelagia of Tarsus, the martyr. In the Church’s tradition, this day is associated with courage, steadfastness in the faith and the protection of those who suffer injustice.
Kirill Budanov marked World Press Freedom Day
Kirill Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, congratulated members of the media on World Press Freedom Day. In his address, he emphasised that, in the context of modern warfare, information is a weapon
Salaries in government bodies: how much do specialists and senior management earn?
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has published detailed statistics on public sector pay for March 2026, broken down by position. Average earnings range from 20,800 UAH for manual workers to over 140,000 UAH for senior management
Ukrainians took to the streets in Washington to protest against the ‘Immortal Regiment’
On 3 May in Washington, Ukrainian and American activists held a protest against the Russian ‘Immortal Regiment’ march. The Russian event took place near the World War II Memorial and featured Soviet symbols, prompting a counter-protest by the Ukrainian community and local residents
UZ Lounge: a new level of service from Ukrzaliznytsia
The UZ Lounge has been opened at Kyiv Central Railway Station. It is a comfortable waiting area designed to meet the needs of business travellers, families with children and passengers with reduced mobility
200,000 call-up notices: how ‘soft conscription’ works in Germany
A large-scale recruitment campaign for the armed forces is gaining momentum in Germany. Since 15 January, the Bundeswehr has sent out almost 200,000 letters to 18-year-old young men and women, urging them to enlist
Second wave of fuel price rises: Pavlo Klimkin’s forecast
Former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin has warned that the current surge in prices is merely the beginning of a global crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East
A crisis of confidence: the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district has caused the police’s approval ratings to plummet
The terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on 18 April led to a collapse in public trust in law enforcement agencies. This is evidenced by the results of a poll conducted by ‘Slovo i Dilo’
Veteran Gudimenko spoke out strongly against conscription and the ‘reserve’ scheme for ‘bodybuilders’
Following a recent meeting of the National Security and Defence Council, war veteran Yuriy Gudymenko made a series of strong statements regarding the actual state of affairs on the home front and the mobilisation process
Tragedy in Poland: a Ukrainian man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow countryman
On the night of 1 May, the body of a 35-year-old Ukrainian national was found on a street in a town in Poland. The man was lying on the pavement in a pool of blood. The suspect in the murder is also a Ukrainian national
