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“Corruption thrives where there is manual control” — a stark statement by Kirill Budanov
Eliminating subjective interference in state processes and transitioning to transparent rules is a strategic prerequisite for Ukraine’s survival and its accession to the EU. This was emphasised by Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during the conference ‘Operation “European Integration”: Reforms in the Field of Justice’
Safety and mental health: Olena Zelenska visited Ministry of Internal Affairs facilities
The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited the 112 Service’s communications centre alongside the Minister of the Interior, Ihor Klymenko. During the visit, they were shown how the emergency response system, the Situation Centre and psychological rehabilitation services for military personnel and civilians operate
Electricity at half price: DTEK has launched a favourable payment plan for electricity meters
Two-band electricity metering is becoming more accessible to residents of the capital. Thanks to the comprehensive ‘Day-Night’ service, consumers can reduce their costs for electricity used at night by 50%
St Cosmas’s Day, 18 April 2026: why men are not allowed in the vegetable garden
On Saturday, 18 April, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon. In addition to the church calendar, this day—known in popular tradition as Kuzma the Gardener—is associated with a number of strict domestic restrictions and superstitions
Detailed weather forecast for Ukraine on 18 April 2026
The weather situation in Ukraine on 18 April is characterised by variable cloud cover and significant temperature differences between regions. Whilst temperatures in the south will rise to +11°C, the northern and eastern regions will see rainfall
OnlyFans is preparing to sell a stake following the death of Leonid Radvinsky
The OnlyFans platform is in advanced talks to sell a minority stake to Architect Capital. According to the Financial Times and Bloomberg, the stake in question is less than 20%, and the business itself is valued at over $3 billion under the terms of the potential deal.
Fare reviews are underway in Kyiv: the cost price has reached 44 hryvnias
Preparations have begun in Kyiv to draw up an economic justification for a possible review of public transport fares. According to Serhiy Pidgainy, Director of the Transport Infrastructure Department at the Kyiv City State Administration, the current cost of a journey already stands at 44 hryvnias, although a final decision on the new price has not yet been taken.
Alina Grosu has become a mum for the first time: a heart-warming photo with her baby and husband
Ukrainian singer Alina Grosu has become a mother for the first time – she has given birth to a son. According to her, the little one is growing up to be a calm baby, responds well to his mother’s voice and is already bringing his parents a lot of joy.
The cost of higher education in Ukraine has soared by 60%: the most expensive degree programmes have been revealed
Tuition fees at Ukrainian universities have risen sharply. Over the past four years, they have shot up by 60%. The sharpest increase was recorded in 2025, according to data from the education portal Education.ua.
The Sea of Azov on the brink of disaster: Russians are preparing for a mass jellyfish harvest
The National Resistance Centre has stated that the Russian occupation administration, in collaboration with the Federal Agency for Fisheries, is preparing a large-scale jellyfish harvest in the Sea of Azov. The Ukrainian resistance warns that such intervention could severely damage the marine ecosystem.
In Germany, the Bundeswehr Museum has closed its doors to citizens of Ukraine and 25 other countries
The Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung museum in Koblenz, which is part of the Bundeswehr, has restricted access to its collection for citizens of Ukraine and 25 other countries. The museum attributed this to military security requirements and cited the German Security Clearance Act (SÜG).
Scientists have put forward a new theory regarding the construction of the Pyramid of Cheops
A study has been published in the scientific journal *npj Heritage Science*, in which the author suggests that the Pyramid of Cheops may have been constructed using a hidden spiral ramp inside the structure’s outer shell. The model, based on computer simulations, aims to explain how ancient builders could have lifted the stone blocks without large-scale external ramps and completed the project within a timeframe that historians consider realistic.
