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The external power supply to the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been cut off for the second time this week
On the evening of 16 April, the external power supply to the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was temporarily cut off. This is the second such incident in the past week and the 14th since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
17 April 2026: which church holiday is it and what’s worth trying
On 17 April, the faithful commemorate Saint Simeon of Persia and Saint Akakios, Bishop of Melitene. In folk tradition, this day is associated with the start of active work in the apiaries, and it is considered a good omen to taste some honey.
The Red Cross has updated its payment system: who is eligible and how much can they receive in 2026
In April 2026, the Ukrainian Red Cross introduced a new model of cash assistance for vulnerable groups. The organisation replaced general-purpose assistance with targeted support for priority categories.
Viktor Dubovyk failed to secure the support of international observers in the competition for the post of head of ARMA
The selection committee was unable to recommend Viktor Dubovyk for the post of head of ARMA, even though he remained the only candidate to have passed the preliminary stages of the selection process. The decisive factor was the lack of the necessary support from committee members delegated by international partners.
The AMCU has fined two companies over 4.1 million hryvnias for collusion in tenders
On 16 April, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine found “Maestro Group” Trading House LLC and “Plafon” LLC guilty of engaging in anti-competitive concerted practices that led to the distortion of tender results. The total fine imposed on the two companies amounted to 4,113,801 UAH.
Entrance exams for master’s programmes in 2026 can be taken abroad: list of cities
In 2026, Ukrainians living abroad will be able to sit entrance exams for master’s degree programmes outside Ukraine. The main registration period for the EIT / EAP will run from 23 April to 14 May.
The court has placed Shufrich, who is accused of treason, under house arrest
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has changed the preventive measure imposed on MP Nestor Shufrich, who stands accused of treason, from detention to round-the-clock house arrest. The court also ordered him to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Зеленський отримав премію “Чотири свободи” за боротьбу України за свободу
Президент Володимир Зеленський 16 квітня у Нідерландах отримав міжнародну премію Four Freedoms Award - “Чотири свободи”. Нагороду вручили йому від імені українського народу як визнання мужності, стійкості та боротьби України за свободу і демократію в умовах повномасштабної війни.
Magnetic storm reaching level 5 on 18 April 2026: when to expect the impact
On 16 April 2026, geomagnetic conditions on Earth will remain calm, but by the end of 17 April the situation will begin to change. According to a forecast by the British Geological Survey, the influence of a coronal hole on the Sun could raise geomagnetic activity to a G1 storm level, corresponding to a weak magnetic storm.
A baby was born on a Ukrzaliznytsia train. As a result, the train made an unscheduled stop in Fastiv
A baby was born on the Ivano-Frankivsk–Cherkasy train on the morning of 16 April. Due to the birth, the train had to make an unscheduled stop in Fastiv, where paramedics were waiting on the platform.
На Закарпатті девʼятикласник влаштував стрілянину в школі і поранив свого однокласника
В Ужгородському районі учень дев’ятого класу приніс у школу пістолет і почав стріляти під час уроку. Одним пострілом він поранив свого однокласника, а потім утік.
Hackers have breached Booking.com
The accommodation booking service Booking.com has been the victim of a cyberattack, as a result of which unauthorised individuals gained access to some user data. The company has stated that no financial information was compromised.
