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2026 subsidies may be scrapped due to debts: who is affected
In 2026, housing benefits may not be granted or renewed for households with outstanding utility bills. The key threshold is arrears of more than three months, provided the amount exceeds 680 UAH.
Women’s pensions in 2027: what mistake could cost you your pensionable service
In 2027, women in Ukraine will be able to retire at the age of 60 only if they have at least 34 years of insurance contributions. If they have fewer years of contributions, the retirement age may be raised to 63 or 65.
Reconstruction of housing in occupied territories: how they plan to change the compensation scheme
A proposal has been put forward in the Verkhovna Rada to amend the rules governing compensation for destroyed housing in the temporarily occupied territories. Bill No. 13136 is intended to allow the destruction of housing to be recorded remotely and for e-Restoration certificates to be issued without commissions having to physically access the properties.
UNICEF is providing 6,500 UAH per family: who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply
The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced a new round of financial support for Ukrainian families. The sum of 6,500 hryvnias per family will provide significant relief for those who need it most. However, not everyone will be eligible to receive the funds — there are clear selection criteria. Here’s who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply for it.
Petrol prices have fallen: where fuel became cheaper on 29 May
Some major Ukrainian petrol station chains have reduced the price of fuel. This applies to diesel.
The Blue Micro-Moon of 2026: a rare full moon will be visible on 30–31 May
On 30 and 31 May 2026, a rare full moon – a ‘blue micro-moon’ – will be visible in the sky. This combination of a ‘blue moon’ and a micro-moon will not occur again until at least July 2053.
The state will pay for the crimes committed by ‘Berkut’ on Maidan: Supreme Court ruling
The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court has ruled that the state, represented by the Ministry of the Interior, must compensate the victim in the case of Serhiy Marchenko, the former deputy commander of the Crimean ‘Berkut’ unit, for non-pecuniary damage. The sum in question is 200,000 hryvnias from the state budget.
Green Holidays 2026: When is Trinity Sunday in Ukraine?
Pentecost will be celebrated in Ukraine on 31 May 2026. The date of the holiday changes every year, as it depends on the date of Easter.
What is the holiday on 29 May 2026: taboos, superstitions and name days
On 29 May 2026, Ukraine celebrates the feast day of the holy martyr Theodosia of Tyre according to the new church calendar. In folk tradition, this day was known as Theodosia Kolosyanitsa, and the main taboos were associated with the land, quarrels and major financial matters.
Temu has been fined €200 million in the EU for selling dangerous goods
The European Union has fined Temu €200 million for failing to adequately monitor the sale of dangerous and illegal goods on its platform. During its investigation, the European Commission found, among other things, children’s toys containing hazardous chemicals and chargers that had failed basic safety tests.
Ebola and the war in the Congo: WHO warns of a catastrophic risk
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being exacerbated by armed conflict, mass population displacement and a weak healthcare infrastructure. The WHO has warned that the disease and the conflict in Ituri province could lead to a catastrophic situation.
Social media fame to the rescue: a buffalo resembling Trump was not sacrificed in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, a rare albino buffalo, named after US President Donald Trump, was saved from a ritual sacrifice after gaining popularity on social media.
