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Ukraine is demanding that YouTube block adverts for the Russian company ‘Alabuga’
Ukraine has lodged a complaint with YouTube regarding an advertisement for “Alabuga Polytech”, which is part of the “Alabuga” special economic zone in Russia, currently subject to sanctions. According to Ukrainian authorities, students there, including minors, are being recruited to manufacture Shahed attack drones.
Customs will be able to investigate crimes within its remit: what changes are coming to the code
The Ministry of Finance is preparing an updated version of the Customs Code, which is intended to grant law enforcement powers to customs authorities. This does not involve investigating all criminal cases, but rather offences and violations falling directly within the remit of customs.
Russia sees no health risks to Tuapse residents from the ‘oil rains’
Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor, has stated that there is no health risk to residents of the Russian city of Tuapse, where ‘oil rain’ fell following damage to an oil refinery.
На Вінниччині виявили спалах африканської чуми свиней у диких кабанів
У Могилів-Подільському районі Вінницької області зафіксували спалах африканської чуми свиней серед диких кабанів. У мисливських угіддях знайшли 11 загиблих тварин, а лабораторні дослідження підтвердили діагноз АЧС.
30 April 2026: what church holiday is it and what are the day’s traditions?
On 30 April, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint James the Apostle, brother of John the Theologian. In folk tradition, this day is associated with omens regarding the summer, the harvest and the weather in May, as well as taboos against long journeys and returning to old ways.
An assassination attempt was made on General Omurbekov, known as the ‘Butcher of Bucha’, in the Khabarovsk Krai
An assassination attempt was made on Russian Major General Azatbek Omurbekov at a military garrison in the village of Knyaze-Volkonskoye-1 (Khabarovsk Krai, Russian Federation). In 2022, he commanded the 64th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade and issued orders to Russian executioners during the occupation of Bucha.
Київське море різко обміліло: до затопленого ДОТа вже ходять пішки
У Київському водосховищі, яке часто називають Київським морем, різко впав рівень води. Через обміління до ДОТа №581 у Лютежі, який зазвичай перебуває у воді, тепер можна підійти пішки.
Konstantin Oktyabrsky has divorced his wife after 10 years of marriage
Ukrainian actor Kostyantyn Oktiabrsky has revealed that he has separated from his wife Samira after 10 years together. According to the actor, it was his wife who initiated the split, citing a crisis in their relationship, financial difficulties, health issues and job insecurity as the reasons.
Kyivmiskbud has reshuffled its supervisory board following the company’s crisis
PJSC “Kyivmiskbud” has formed a new supervisory board. Following the general meeting of shareholders, five representatives of the Kyiv local community have joined the board, and the company has announced that it will focus on completing construction projects.
French actor Jean Reno has written a book about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
In early April, the French publishing house XO Éditions released the book *The Escape* by actor Jean Reno, which centres on the story of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Businesses and the state can now submit claims to the International Register of Damages — five new categories have been introduced
Business representatives and government officials can now submit claims to the International Register of Damages Caused by the Russian Federation’s Aggression against Ukraine.
На заході України зростають ціни на оренду житла
На заході України за рік суттєво зросли ціни на довгострокову оренду житла. Найдорожчим і найдинамічнішим ринком став Ужгород, де двокімнатні квартири подорожчали на 46% – до 30 338 грн на місяць, а кількість доступних пропозицій помітно скоротилася.
