Society
Oleg Tsarev’s assets have been nationalised in Ukraine: what will be confiscated for the state
The High Anti-Corruption Court has authorised the confiscation of the assets of former MP Oleg Tsarev for the state. These include real estate, land plots, buildings, structures, a trailer and corporate rights belonging to the former MP, who was found guilty in Ukraine of undermining territorial integrity and acting against the constitutional order.
Dating on Tinder is set to become a little safer: the service is testing biometric authentication
Tinder is trialling a new user verification method involving iris scanning. This approach is intended to help distinguish real people from bots and scammers, but it is already raising concerns about privacy and the security of biometric data.
Elon Musk has launched the XChat messaging app: what we know about it
Elon Musk has launched a new messaging app called XChat – a standalone app separate from the X platform. It is currently available on the App Store for iOS, with an Android version due to follow later.
Olena Kravets shared a rare photo of her 9-year-old twins
Ukrainian actress and presenter Olena Kravets has shared a photo of her younger children – 9-year-old twins Kateryna and Ivan – for the first time in a long while. The star posted a family photo on social media and revealed that the children will be going to a summer camp in the Carpathians this summer.
"Money doesn't make a person beautiful": Tina Karol responds to Zlata Ognevich's comments about her appearance
Zlata Ognevich’s claim that the secret to looking flawless lies in one’s financial means sparked a storm of reactions online. However, as is often the case, a single phrase, taken out of context, instantly went viral and sparked a wave of discussion. Tina Karol also found herself in the spotlight and did not leave the situation uncommented.
Edith Eger, a psychologist who survived the Holocaust and became renowned for her work on PTSD, has died
The psychologist Edith Eva Eger, who survived the Holocaust at Auschwitz concentration camp and later became renowned for her research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has died at the age of 98.
“Karpatnaftohim” may lay off staff: warning issued in Kalush
Authorities in Kalush have warned of the risk of a man-made and environmental emergency due to the situation at Karpatnaftohim LLC. The company is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has a long-standing wage arrears problem, and potential mass redundancies could lead to the complete shutdown of its treatment facilities.
The spring cold snap continues: forecasters have issued a warning about dangerous weather on 28 April
Today, 28 April, cool weather with night-time frosts is expected to persist across Ukraine. Light rain is also possible in some regions, whilst the rest of the country will remain dry.
A star of the cult TV series “Friends” has spoken out about the writers’ sexist jokes
Actress Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in the cult TV series *Friends*, has claimed that “cruel” things went on behind the scenes of the show. According to her, the show’s writers, the majority of whom were men, could react harshly to the actors’ mistakes and discussed sexual fantasies about her colleagues Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.
IDP payments in 2026: what will change for internally displaced persons
In 2026, Ukraine is expanding its support programme for internally displaced persons. The changes relate to payments for children, pensioners, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, as well as application deadlines and the duration of support.
A court in Rivne region has sentenced a female driver who hit a deer named Boris
In the Rivne region, a court has found a female driver guilty of hitting a wild deer named Boris in the village of Zarichne at the end of March 2026 and fleeing the scene of the accident. The animal, which became popular on TikTok, sustained injuries but survived and is now recovering under the care of forest rangers.
The military oath: how it is taken and the consequences of breaching it
The military oath is a mandatory requirement for enlistment and sets out a service member’s obligations to the state. Breaching it may result in both disciplinary and criminal consequences.
