Society

On the eve of Easter, a new national record was set at the Lviv Palace of Arts: 1,720 participants created Easter eggs simultaneously. The record brought together city residents, students, cadets and visitors around an ancient tradition and an important charitable cause

This week, the market remains influenced by two key factors: regulatory changes and security risks. Continued shelling is causing power shortages, whilst the updated regulatory framework is shifting the balance in the gas and electricity markets

Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed everyone in Ukraine and around the world who is celebrating Easter today, 5 April. In his message, the Head of State emphasised that in these difficult times, the hope that life will triumph over death is stronger than ever

Ukrainian experts conducted a series of training sessions for American law enforcement officers, teaching them how to use drone technology effectively in the fight against drug cartels. The joint exercises took place in the state of Texas

A major fire broke out in Warsaw outside the Church of St Maximilian Maria Kolbe: the flames destroyed the 25-metre-high Papal Cross. The incident occurred on 3 April, Good Friday, the day after the commemoration of the anniversary of the death of St John Paul II

Legislative changes have come into force in Germany that significantly alter the rules governing men’s stays abroad. From now on, citizens aged between 17 and 45 must obtain special permission if they plan to leave the country for a period exceeding three months

This week, volunteers from the organisation ‘Skhid SOS’, in collaboration with ‘Ukrzaliznytsia’ and staff from the Regional State Administration, facilitated the evacuation of 125 residents of the Donetsk region who were under constant threat

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a package of measures to support agricultural producers operating in frontline and de-occupied regions. The programmes include compensation for Ukrainian agricultural machinery, the restoration of irrigation systems, and direct payments for lost crops and livestock maintenance

Ukrainian gardeners are bracing themselves for a challenging season. Following a harsh winter reminiscent of the anomalies of 15 years ago, the trees have been faced with an unusually early spring. Whilst orchards in Zakarpattia are already in bloom, farmers in Bukovyna and Vinnytsia are anxiously awaiting the return of frosts, which could completely destroy the stone fruit crop

The Ukrainian Armed Forces Land Forces Command has officially denied reports that preparations are underway for the compulsory mobilisation of women. The military stressed that such reports in the media are manipulative and are being used by the enemy to destabilise society

Today, 5 April, the Orthodox community in Ukraine celebrates the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). This feast marks the beginning of the most important week of the year in the great Easter cycle. Ahead lie days of profound purification, sacred rites and preparation for the Glorious Resurrection

Today, 5 April, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine are celebrating the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). According to the new calendar, the memory of the martyrs Agathopodus and Theodulus is also being commemorated