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An education expert has criticised the new safety rules in schools
Ihor Likarchuk, an education expert and former head of the Ukrainian Centre for Educational Quality Assessment, has criticised the standard rules governing access to and presence on school premises, as approved by the Ministry of Education and Science. In his view, the document reduces safety to access control, logbooks and designated officers, but fails to provide schools with practical guidelines for dealing with dangerous situations.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein starred in a forbidden office romance
Netflix has released the official trailer for the romantic comedy *Office Romance*, starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. The film tells the story of a secret relationship between a company executive and a new employee that breaks the office rules.
Kyiv Metro has closed its last ticket offices: how to pay for your journey now
The Kyiv Metro has fully switched to a cashless fare payment system at ticket offices: the last ticket offices at the “Vokzalna”, “Pochaina” and “Vydubychi” stations ceased operations on 28 April 2026. Passengers can pay for their journey by card, smartphone, via “Kyiv Digital” or at self-service terminals.
Magnetic storms in early May: when to expect the worst days
Increased solar activity is expected in early May 2026. According to the forecast, magnetic storms on 1, 2 and 4 May may affect the well-being of people who are sensitive to weather changes, whilst the geomagnetic situation is expected to be calmer on 3 May.
1 May is Labour Day in Ukraine: celebrations, traditions and taboos
Labour Day is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on 1 May. By law, it is a public holiday, but as martial law is in force, this provision does not apply; therefore, Friday 1 May 2026 is a normal working day.
Ukrainians expect the war to continue for another year, but their patience is wearing thin — survey
More than 30% of Ukrainians believe that Russia’s war against Ukraine could end by the end of 2026. At the same time, half of those surveyed are prepared to endure the situation for as long as it takes.
A square named after Andriy Parubiy has been unveiled in the centre of Lviv
A square has been unveiled in Lviv, named in honour of the late former Speaker of Parliament, Andriy Parubiy.
Valery Kopiyka has been appointed acting rector of Kyiv National University: what is known about him
By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Valerii Kopiika, Director of the Educational and Research Institute of International Relations, has been appointed Acting Rector of Kyiv National University. Since 2008, he has headed the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
The NABU has issued a warning about phishing emails sent in the bureau’s name
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has identified phishing emails being sent out purportedly on its behalf. Such messages may contain malicious links or attachments and come from email addresses similar to the NABU’s official addresses.
Zheleznyak announced that the owners of anonymous Telegram channels had been booked in by the SBU
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak stated that during a meeting between parliamentary factions and the government, he asked acting SBU head Yevhen Khmara about the owners of anonymous Telegram channels. According to the MP, the SBU confirmed that they are still “on hold”, although the published document suggests that some of these individuals are on the Service’s reserve list.
A network of military memorial cemeteries is to be established in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 13693 on honouring the memory of fallen defenders. The bill provides for the establishment of National Military Memorial Cemeteries in all regions of Ukraine and introduces standardised procedures for the burial of fallen servicemen.
Ukraine has climbed seven places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index
Ukraine has improved its ranking in the 2026 Press Freedom Index, climbing seven places to 55th out of 180 countries.
