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Who is eligible for 'Child of War' status in 2026: a list of categories
Instead of a happy childhood, Ukrainian children have witnessed the horrors of war. They feel this pain all the more keenly, and some of them have endured terrible events that have left them with physical disabilities, injuries or psychological trauma. They can apply for the status of a child affected by the war. ThePublic explains who is eligible and what documents are required to apply.
There will be no official beach season in Kyiv this year: here’s why
There are no plans to announce an official swimming season in Kyiv in the summer of 2026. However, despite the absence of an official start to the swimming season, lifeguards will be on duty at the main locations. The city will also ensure regular cleaning, checks on the condition of the sand and monitoring of water quality.
Didenko: Thunderstorms, hail and squalls are set to hit parts of Ukraine on 12 June
On Friday, 12 June, rain, thunderstorms, hail in places and squalls of up to 15–20 m/s are forecast across Ukraine. A yellow alert has been issued in some regions.
Kateryna Tyshkevych and Valentin Tomusyak are expecting their first child
Ukrainian actors Kateryna Tyshkevych and Valentin Tomusyak are expecting their first child. The actress is five months pregnant.
A survey has found that the decision regarding the ‘Heroes of the UPA’ unit has led to a deterioration in attitudes towards Ukrainians among 52% of Poles
Almost 51.9% of Poles surveyed said that their attitude towards Ukraine and Ukrainians had worsened following the decision to name a military unit ‘after the Heroes of the UPA’.
Ihor Smiliansky explained why Nova Poshta Bank will not replace Ukrposhta
Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta, has responded to reports that BTA Bank may be acquired by the Nova Group, which owns Nova Poshta.
There are plans to enshrine online marriage via Diya in law
A bill has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada proposing to regulate online marriage registration via the ‘Diy’ platform at the level of the Family Code and the relevant legislation.
The Ombudsman has received over 3,000 complaints about the actions of the TCC
In the first five months of 2026, the Ombudsman’s Office received over 3,000 complaints regarding the conduct of TCC military personnel.
Ukrzaliznytsia has warned of a shortage of tickets this summer
Ukrzaliznytsia has entered the peak period for passenger travel in 2026. The company is processing around 340,000 ticket enquiries every day and transporting 80,000 passengers.
Vyacheslav Belsky, the MP who helped draft the Constitution, has died
Vyacheslav Belsky, a former member of the Ukrainian Parliament (2nd convocation), has died. The Verkhovna Rada noted that he was among the MPs who voted in favour of adopting the Constitution of Ukraine.
Church holiday on 11 June 2026: things you should avoid doing today
On 11 June, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas, Saint Luke of Simferopol, and the icon of the Mother of God known as ‘It is Worthy’.
Over 700 million hryvnias will be allocated for the safety of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Exclusion Zone
The Verkhovna Rada has approved amendments to the state budget providing for additional funding for the safe operation of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the ‘Shaft’ facility and the exclusion zone.
