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The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its condolences to Kyiv following the tragic shooting
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has expressed his deepest condolences to the Ukrainian people following the tragic incident in Kyiv, which claimed the lives of at least six people
Collapse at Khotyn Fortress: the monument’s wall is in a state of disrepair
On Saturday, 18 April, an emergency occurred at the Khotyn Fortress State Historical and Architectural Reserve, where a large section of the main wall collapsed
Antipascha and Thomas Sunday, 19 April: traditions and customs
Today, 19 April 2026, believers are celebrating the first Sunday after Easter. In the Church tradition, this day is known as Antipascha, or Thomas Sunday
Weather forecast for 19 April 2026
Sunday, 19 April, will bring Ukrainians mostly clear and calm weather. The morning was cool but sunny in most regions, promising a pleasant day for outdoor activities
Seasonal surplus: potato prices are falling sharply in Ukraine
The market is oversaturated with produce, as the storage season is drawing to a close and warehouses are still full of last year’s harvest. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that planting of the new crop has already begun in the south of the country, forcing farmers to sell off their remaining stock more quickly
The Tesla Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is set to launch
Tesla is on the verge of launching its autonomous transport service. A batch of 14 Tesla Cybercab vehicles has been spotted at the Giga Texas factory in Austin. The key feature of these models is the complete absence of a steering wheel and pedals
Manhunt: Brussels to reveal the truth about the shelling of Kherson
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, a special screening of the documentary film *Kherson: Human Safari* will take place in Brussels
War in the Middle East: Germany braces for potential waves of migration
The current hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran have not yet led to a mass influx of refugees into European Union countries. However, the German authorities are already drawing up contingency plans in case migration pressure increases
A new way to buy train tickets: Ukrainian Railways is introducing dynamic pricing for first-class carriages
Rail transport in Ukraine is switching to a new pricing model for the premium segment. The relevant order has undergone public consultation and is coming into force
Back to basics: three reasons to choose a push-button phone over a smartphone
Demand for button-operated devices, particularly modern Android-based models, is growing among those who value simplicity and privacy
European water standards: the EU4GRE pilot project has been launched in Ukraine
Ukraine is beginning to implement modern European approaches to wastewater management as part of the EU4Green Recovery East (EU4GRE) international programme
Spiritual diplomacy: Andriy Sibiga held a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew
During his working visit, the head of Ukraine’s foreign ministry held a meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
