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Grey became the most popular car colour among Ukrainians in 2026
Grey cars are the most popular choice among Ukrainian motorists in 2026.
University Rankings 2026: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv tops the list again – who else made it into the top ten?
The annual consolidated ranking of higher education institutions in Ukraine has been published. In 2026, the list included 240 universities from all regions. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has remained at the top of the ranking for ten years running.
King Charles III’s secret meeting with Prince Harry: an insider reveals the details
An insider has revealed details of a secret meeting between King Charles III and Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children, which took place on 10 July in England. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the family had reunited, but declined to disclose any further details.
Varus is acquiring the ‘Kolo’ chain of shops from ATB co-owner Butkevych
The Antimonopoly Committee has authorised the retail chain operator Varus to acquire the company that operates the ‘Kolo’ stores. The buyer will gain control of the ‘neighbourhood’ retail chain, which operates mainly in Kyiv, the Kyiv region and Odesa.
Apple and Google have removed the Russian app VK from their app stores following EU sanctions
Russian apps from the VK holding company can no longer be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Apple removed them on 25 June, citing compliance with sanctions requirements, whilst Google removed the services after VK was added to the European Union’s sanctions list.
Temperatures of up to +34 and thunderstorms in the south: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 17 July?
On Friday, 17 July, dry weather with light cloud cover is expected in most regions of Ukraine. Short showers and thunderstorms are possible only in some parts of the south and south-east, and the maximum temperature will reach +34 degrees.
Church holiday on 17 July 2026: what is being celebrated, and what you can and cannot do
On 17 July according to the New Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Great Martyr Marina of Antioch. In folk tradition, this day is known as Marina’s Day or Marina the Fiery.
A soldier in the North-Western Military District wounded two KORD officers during a search and then shot himself
На Дніпропетровщині військовий, який перебував у статусі особи, що самовільно залишила військову частину (СЗЧ), під час обшуку відкрив вогонь по поліцейських. За даними правоохоронців, двоє бійців спецпідрозділу КОРД дістали поранення, після чого чоловік застрелився.
A high-pressure system is moving in over Ukraine: where will it be hot tomorrow, and will anything change at the weekend?
The weather in Ukraine on 17 July is expected to be mostly sunny and dry. However, a cold front is set to pass through some regions.
Yulia Starodubtseva danced with the Russian women at Kasatkina’s wedding
Ukrainian tennis players Yulia Starodubtseva and Nadiya Kichenok found themselves at the centre of a public scandal following a party in Athens, where they sang in Russian and danced alongside Russian athletes.
The EU is preparing fines for Google and new rules for Search and Android
The European Commission is preparing several decisions regarding Google: possible fines for breaching the Digital Markets Act and mandatory changes to Search and Android. The new rules could give competitors access to search data and system capabilities that are currently used predominantly by Google’s services.
Employers are increasingly offering job placements: what has changed in the labour market
Over the past year, the number of job vacancies on the OLX Robota platform offering protection from mobilisation has risen by 25 per cent, whilst the number of applications for such roles has increased by 28 per cent.
