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Easter of the Unbreakable: A Message from Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy to the Ukrainian People
Today, 12 April, Ukraine celebrates Easter. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska have addressed the Ukrainian people with words of support and faith in the inevitable victory of light over darkness
European integration ‘on a plate’: how food standards will change by 2029
Ukraine has moved into the phase of actively implementing European standards in the food sector. Negotiation Chapter 12, which covers food safety and veterinary matters, is one of the most extensive – it contains over 3,500 legal acts
How Ukrainians used to tell fortunes using eggs, and why they were punished for it
Why did a simple pysanka inspire such fear in the Soviet system? Together with Dr Valentina Borysenko, a Doctor of Historical Sciences, and her work *Traditions and the Life of an Ethnic Group*, we delve into the depths of history, where Easter was a time of true magic and a struggle to preserve one’s own memory
Weather on 12 April: forecasters have warned of severe frosts
Easter on 12 April will be marred by a sharp drop in temperatures. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre has updated its forecast, warning of dangerous frosts not only on the ground but also in the air
More than just text: Gemini now creates lifelike 3D models
The Gemini app has received a major update that allows users to turn complex questions into interactive simulations directly within the chat window
Save on charging: 5 reliable electric cars at an affordable price
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) in 2026 will no longer be a luxury. Despite the technology’s premium image, leading car manufacturers have launched mid-range models that combine practicality with an affordable price
France bids farewell to Windows: a move towards digital sovereignty
France has officially announced the start of a radical shift away from American and other technologies originating from outside the European Union
A crisis in schools: the number of young teachers has halved
Over the past decade, the number of teachers aged under 30 in the country has halved. Although the state-funded quota ensures the graduation of 10,000 qualified teachers every year, the vast majority of them never set foot in a school as staff members
Easter during wartime: how to celebrate safely
Ukraine will celebrate Easter on 12 April amid heightened security measures. Due to the threat of attacks, night-time gatherings remain banned, and the curfew will apply without exception
‘We will respond in kind’: Zelenskyy sets out conditions for an Easter ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready for a ceasefire, but will respond in kind: any attempt by the enemy to attack will be met with an immediate response. The plan of action for the units has already been agreed with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Card blocks in April: what amounts and transfers will the bank ask about
In April 2026, Ukrainian banks will move to the next stage of strengthening financial monitoring. The algorithms will target not only transactions worth millions, but also regular transfers of 30,000 hryvnias or more
Global crisis: IMF and World Bank warn of soaring prices
Leaders of the IMF, the World Bank and the UN World Food Programme have issued a joint statement: a war in the Middle East will inevitably lead to a sharp rise in the cost of food, fuel and fertiliser, putting the poorest sections of the population at risk
