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Ukrposhta has approved special rates for military personnel via the ‘Army+’ app
A price of 1 UAH has been introduced for frontline regions, along with a 25% discount on delivery within Ukraine and abroad.
Off the coast of Istad, the coastguard stopped a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
On the morning of 3 April, the Swedish Coast Guard detained a vessel off the coast of Ystad that is suspected of being involved in an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The vessel in question is the tanker Flora 1, which is on the EU sanctions list and bears the hallmarks of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet.
The Ministry of Finance has debunked a false claim regarding estate agents’ reports on all property transactions
The Ministry of Finance has stated that estate agents in Ukraine are not required to report details of all property transactions worth more than 400,000 UAH to the State Financial Monitoring Service. The ministry emphasised that a different approach applies to them: they are only required to report suspicious financial transactions or attempts to carry them out.
The SBU has announced that it has foiled an attempt by the Russian Federation to register Starlink in the Zhytomyr region
The SBU’s counter-intelligence unit has stated that it foiled an attempt by Russian intelligence services to register Starlink satellite terminals on Ukrainian territory. The agency says this was aided by the “Burn the FSB Agent” information campaign and a call to the hotline from a resident of the Zhytomyr region.
Where in Europe are the highest take-home pay rates: who tops the list and where are wages lowest
Luxembourg tops the ranking of European countries in terms of net hourly wages. According to the latest Eurostat figures, workers there earn an average of €49.70 per hour after tax, whilst the lowest figures were recorded in Bulgaria, Romania and Latvia.
Comet MAPS will approach the Sun on 4 April: will it be the highlight of the month?
Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS will reach perihelion – its closest point to the Sun – on 4 April, after which it will become clear whether it will survive this extreme close approach and become one of the brightest celestial events of April.
A German artist has been sentenced in absentia in Russia for a satirical sculpture depicting Putin and Patriarch Kirill
A court in Russia has sentenced German sculptor Jacques Tilly in absentia to eight years and six months in a penal colony for his satirical work, which depicts Russian President Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow in an erotic pose.
The Ministry of Defence has responded to the murder of a soldier from the TCC
The Ministry of Defence has responded to the murder of a soldier from the Temporary Coordination Centre in Lviv, stating that no systemic issue can justify such a crime.
Rain and thunderstorms are set to hit Ukraine on 3 April: where the rain will fall and when to expect frost
Today, 3 April, Ukraine will see warm but damp weather with rain and occasional thunderstorms. However, a significant drop in temperature with light frosts is expected in the coming days.
The assassination attempt, the military and the organiser’s escape: what is happening in Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar have announced that a plot to assassinate President Michael Randrianirina has been foiled. According to the public prosecutor’s office, 13 people are involved in the case, 11 of whom are already in custody, and the suspects include members of the military.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is already preparing 245 energy facilities for winter despite a lack of funds
Ukraine has already begun preparations for the coming heating season and the restoration of its energy infrastructure following Russia’s attacks this winter. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, work is already underway at 245 sites across the country, although the €90 billion European support package remains blocked.
A lorry has collided with a passenger train in the Kharkiv region: changes to timetables and routes
On the evening of 2 April, a lorry collided with a passenger train at a level crossing near Kolomak railway station.
