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Digitisation of employment records: the Pension Fund of Ukraine explains whether this is mandatory
The Pension Fund has clarified that digitising employment records is not mandatory in Ukraine and that there are no fines for not having an electronic version. However, some Ukrainians are advised to submit their details in advance to avoid delays when applying for a pension.
28 April 2026: taboos and superstitions of the day
On 28 April 2026, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine (following the New Style calendar) commemorate Saint Cyril of Turov and observe ‘Provody’ – a day of remembrance for the deceased. This day is associated with church traditions, folk taboos, superstitions and customs relating to the commemoration of the deceased.
Exemption from conscription in 2026: how much employers have to pay per employee
ThePublic explains what the minimum wage should be in 2026 to qualify for a job reservation, what taxes an employer must pay for an employee, and the circumstances under which a job reservation can be lost.
Sony’s plans for new PlayStation games have been leaked online
A list of potential PlayStation Studios projects for the coming years has appeared online. The leak mentions titles from Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla Games and other Sony studios – ranging from *Marvel’s Wolverine* and *The Last of Us Part III* to a new *God of War*, *Horizon* and service-based projects.
A Ukrainian model held her wedding in Cannes with Ricky Martin and Meladze
Former “Miss Ukraine” contestant Nika Lomiya celebrated a lavish wedding in Cannes. The Kharkiv native’s chosen partner is a Kyiv-based IT entrepreneur, and guests at the two-day celebration were entertained by Ricky Martin, Valery Meladze and Maxim Galkin.
April's record lows: where temperatures 'plummeted' to -10°C and which cities recorded historic cold spells
This April has brought historically cold weather to some parts of Ukraine. The frost has not only blanketed the highlands of the Carpathians, but has also reached some major cities.
The yacht belonging to Russia's wealthiest billionaire has passed through the Strait of Hormuz
The superyacht Nord, owned by Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, the majority shareholder of Severstal, sailed unhindered through the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed to shipping since the start of the US and Israeli military operation against Iran.
A skeleton tattoo. A Ukrainian man has broken the record held by the legendary Zombie Boy
28-year-old Oleg Karpa has set a world record, surpassing the achievement of the legendary Zombie Boy – the most famous figure in the world of body art. The Ukrainian has 230 tattoos in the form of bones on his body, recreating the anatomy of the human skeleton.
The highest number this year. Over the past 24 hours, 50 migrants have attempted to cross from Belarus into Lithuania
Over the past 24 hours, 50 migrants have attempted to enter Lithuania illegally from Belarus. According to the country’s State Border Guard Service, this is the largest number of people since the start of 2026. Those detained claimed they had arrived from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
A ginger cat has appeared in Chrome, encouraging users to take a break from social media
A new extension called Cat Gatekeeper has been released for Google Chrome, designed to help users spend less time ‘getting stuck’ on social media. If a user spends too much time online, a ginger cat appears on the screen and blocks access for five minutes.
Three people have died and 700 settlements have been left without power following a storm in Ukraine
On Sunday, 26 April 2026, a powerful storm swept across almost the whole of Ukraine, tearing roofs off houses and felling trees.
Parking charges have changed in Kyiv: how to get a 90% discount
From 27 April, the cost of hourly parking at municipal car parks in Kyiv has changed. For drivers who pay taxes in the capital, monthly passes offering discounts of up to 90% are now available via the ‘Kyiv Digital’ app.
