Society
2 June 2026: what church holiday is it and what is not recommended
On 2 June, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Nikiforos, Patriarch of Constantinople.
The Ministry of Action will add 14 categories to the Register of Damages
The government has expanded the list of categories under which Ukrainians, businesses and the state will be able to document the damage caused by Russian aggression with a view to future compensation.
Soldiers are promised pay rises: who will be affected
In Ukraine, military personnel are being promised a substantial pay rise, particularly for those serving in infantry units on the front line.
The weather in Ukraine in June 2026: will a heatwave hit Ukraine?
In June, the average air temperature in Ukraine is set to exceed the long-term climate average by at least one and a half degrees.
Money stolen from a card: banks may be required to compensate for the loss
There are calls in Ukraine to strengthen protection for bank customers whose money has been stolen from their cards or accounts by fraudsters.
Cancer treatment destroyed tumours in some patients: what the study revealed
An international study has shown that the injectable drug amivantamab can significantly shrink or completely eliminate tumours in some patients with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread following previous treatment. The trial involved 102 patients from 11 countries, and tumours were found to have completely disappeared in 15 people.
Ukraine may introduce fixed terms of service for military personnel – Knyazhitsky
Ukraine is developing measures that could set clear terms of service for military personnel and introduce new conditions for enlistment.
A fireworks factory has exploded in Malta: homes and vehicles have been damaged, and there are casualties
A powerful explosion occurred at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory in Malta on the morning of 1 June.
Prices at petrol stations are falling: how much do petrol and diesel cost on 1 June?
Major Ukrainian petrol station chains have updated their fuel prices. Some operators adjusted the prices of certain types of petrol and diesel on 1 June. Here’s where you can get the best value for money when filling up today.
The Ministry of Energy has announced power cuts in eight regions
Через бойові дії та обстріли енергетичних об’єктів частина споживачів у восьми областях України тимчасово залишилася без електропостачання.
For the first time in 100 years, Ukrainians have won the Blackpool Dance Festival
The Ukrainian professional ballroom couple Stanislav Portanenko and Natalia Kolyada have won gold at the Blackpool Dance Festival in the UK. This marks the first victory for a professional couple from Ukraine in the Professional Ballroom category in the legendary festival’s 100-year history.
MP Virastyuk is giving BlaBlaCar lifts – photos have appeared online
Ukrainian strongman and Member of Parliament Vasyl Virastyuk has attracted attention on social media after users shared his BlaBlaCar profile. Passengers are posting photos from their journeys, sharing reviews and noting that the MP has a perfect rating on the platform.
