Society
Holy Fire under fire: Jerusalem imposes strict restrictions over Easter
Due to the threat of missile strikes and Operation Roaring Lion, the Jerusalem police, in consultation with religious leaders, have taken an unprecedented decision: the ceremony on 11 April will be closed to the general public and will take place in a symbolic format
Power cut schedules are being introduced in Ukraine for 11 April
Today, 11 April, measures to restrict electricity consumption are being introduced across all regions. Ukrenergo urges residents to take note of the scheduled power cuts and prepare for temporary power outages
Lessons in courage: Odessa honours the memory of prisoners of Nazi concentration camps
Every year on 11 April, at the initiative of the UN, the world marks International Day of Liberation of Prisoners of Fascist Concentration Camps. This date was established to commemorate the international uprising of prisoners at Buchenwald, which began on 11 April 1945
Holy Saturday: the day before Easter and the commemoration of Saint Antipas
11 April is a day of profound spiritual stillness. It is both a time of mourning, as it commemorates Christ’s time in the tomb following the crucifixion, and a time of joy, as we look forward to the great feast of the Resurrection, which will take place tomorrow.
Weather forecast for 11 April 2026: frost and sleet in Ukraine
A sharp change in weather conditions is expected in Ukraine today, with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight. On 11 April, the country will be under the influence of a cold front. Light precipitation in the form of rain is expected, with sleet in some areas
A grim outlook for 100 million people: one of the most dangerous supervolcanoes on Earth is filling with magma
The Japanese underwater supervolcano Kikai, which wiped out a prehistoric civilisation 7,300 years ago, is showing signs of activity once again.
Relatives of prisoners of war and those missing in action have been warned about a dangerous scam
Criminals may gain remote access to your phone, personal data and online banking.
Meta is removing adverts from Facebook and Instagram promoting lawsuits regarding children’s addiction to social media
Meta has announced that it has begun removing adverts from Facebook and Instagram that were seeking new claimants for class-action lawsuits alleging that social media harms the mental health of children and teenagers. The company’s move comes following two high-profile court defeats in late March, when juries awarded millions in damages in cases against Meta and Google.
Not everyone will receive utility bill assistance: who might be refused payment
Not all applicants will be eligible for financial assistance to cover housing and utility costs. According to the journalist, the scheme has several strict conditions, which means that some people may be turned down as early as the application stage.
Easter 2026 weather forecast: where in Ukraine to expect frost, rain and sleet
On Easter 2026, which Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians in Ukraine will celebrate on 12 April, the country will experience cool and unsettled weather. Over the weekend of 11–12 April, forecasters expect cloudy skies, occasional rain, and in some regions – night-time frosts and even sleet in the Carpathians.
The cyber police warn: do not post your documents online
How fraudsters collect personal data and create fake documents
The Ministry of Health’s new hospital admission criteria: will patients have timely access to hospital care?
The Ministry of Health has put forward a draft order on the standard ‘Recommended criteria for the hospitalisation of patients for inpatient care’ for public consultation. The ministry states that the document is intended to introduce a uniform approach to hospitalisation, but some members of the medical community are already warning that, in its current form, it could restrict patients’ access to timely inpatient treatment.
