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Traffic at the ‘Rava-Ruska’ border crossing will be restricted for over a month due to roadworks
The road surface will be resurfaced in stages from 24 April until early June; traffic will be allowed to pass in both directions on a single lane on a two-way basis.
The weather in Ukraine is set to deteriorate further: forecasters have issued a warning about the dangers on 24 April
On Friday, 24 April, the weather in Ukraine will be windy, but there will be less rainfall. Rain is expected only in some regions, and temperatures will remain low.
Working pensioners have received their payments: who has received the top-up
In Ukraine, pensions have been automatically adjusted since 1 April for citizens who continue to work after retirement. The adjustment applies to those who have accrued additional insurance periods or have reached the two-year mark since their last pension review.
Kyiv is preparing its power grid for winter: the plan requires 61.6 billion hryvnias
Kyiv has already allocated around 5 billion hryvnias to prepare for the upcoming heating season. A further 7.5 billion hryvnias are set to be allocated in the near future to protect infrastructure, provide backup power supplies and restore energy facilities.
Putin has effectively confirmed further internet blackouts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented publicly for the first time since the March shutdown in Moscow on the internet blackout in Russia, stating that “security” remains a priority for the authorities and that citizens should be informed about such restrictions.
The Earth’s core has begun to bring gold to the surface via volcanoes
Scientists have stated that the Earth’s core, previously thought to be almost completely isolated from the planet’s upper layers, may transport gold and other precious metals into the mantle and then to the surface via volcanic processes.
Summer holidays 2026 in Ukraine: will schoolchildren have to attend school in June?
In 2026, the academic year in Ukrainian schools may officially run until 30 June; however, there is no fixed start date for the summer holidays – the actual schedule is determined by the teaching council of each educational institution.
24 квітня 2026 року: Провідна п’ятниця, заборони і прикмети
24 квітня 2026 року за новим церковним календарем віряни вшановують Молченську ікону Богородиці, а також відзначають п’ятий день Провідного тижня, коли за традицією моляться за померлих і згадують близьких.
Vygivsky: The National Police will not be able to carry out mobilisation duties on its own
Ivan Vyhovskyi, Head of the National Police of Ukraine, has stated that the force is unable to take on mobilisation duties on its own. According to him, despite preparations for a mobilisation reform in which the police are assigned a key role, this is hampered by significant staff shortages and the additional workload that has increased since the start of the full-scale war.
Ksenia Mishina shared her weight on social media and had a laugh at herself
Actress Ksenia Mishina inadvertently revealed her weight during a yoga session, much to the surprise of her fans, and sparked interest in her physical fitness.
Olga Sumskaya has publicly addressed her sister Natalia, with whom she has not spoken for a long time
Ukrainian actress Olga Sumska publicly wished her older sister Natalia Sumska a happy birthday, despite the fact that, in her own words, she has been at odds with her for some time. To mark the occasion, she posted a rare archive photo and addressed her sister briefly on Instagram.
How many firearms are in circulation in Ukraine: the official figure has already exceeded 1.16 million
As of 1 April 2026, there were 812,000 officially registered owners of firearms and special equipment in Ukraine, who collectively possessed 1,166,001 firearms. Against this backdrop, the public debate on gun rights has reignited following the shooting in Kyiv, and new data from the National Police has revealed just how much the official picture has changed in recent years.
