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Migration and foreign workers: Parliament highlights control issues
There is ongoing discussion in Ukraine about tightening controls on migration, the employment of foreign nationals and the issuing of residence permits. A parliamentary committee has stated that the main problem lies not in the presence of foreign nationals per se, but in illegal residence and shortcomings in the verification system.
Naftogaz is switching to a new format for gas bills: what will change
Naftogaz of Ukraine has urged consumers to stop using paper gas bills and switch to electronic bills via the “Kub” app. In June, the tariff for the company’s domestic customers will remain unchanged at 7.96 UAH per cubic metre.
Weather in Ukraine on 28 May 2026: cold and stormy winds
A cold snap is expected across almost all regions of Ukraine on 28 May. As a result of the cold air following the passage of a weather front, temperatures will drop and the wind will pick up in places, reaching gale-force gusts.
Church holiday on 28 May 2026: who is commemorated on Green Week
On 28 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Nikita of Chalcedon. This year, the date coincides with Semik and the Green Holidays – a day traditionally associated with the commemoration of the dead.
The McDonald’s on Lukyanivska Street, which was damaged by shelling on 24 May, has reopened
The McDonald’s fast-food restaurant at Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv, which was damaged in the Russian attack on 24 May, has reopened.
The conflict between Turkish and Kurdish groups is escalating in Berlin
The number of armed attacks linked to the conflict between Turkish and Kurdish criminal gangs is on the rise in Berlin. The police and representatives of law enforcement trade unions have warned of an escalation in violence and the risk of civilian casualties.
Svyrydenko has announced free school meals for all schoolchildren from 1 September
From 1 September, Ukraine plans to provide free hot meals to pupils in all year groups. Currently, children in frontline communities and pupils in years 1–4 across the country are already receiving such meals.
Olena Kravets and Olena Zelenska: why their long-standing friendship has been put on hold
Olena Kravets revealed that, during the full-scale war, she has had virtually no contact with Olena Zelenska, who is her godmother. According to the actress, there is no conflict between them, but their relationship has all but ceased due to security concerns and the new reality that has emerged since 2022.
Ukraine is to introduce a Ukrainian Music Day — the Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution
On 27 May, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution establishing Ukrainian Music Day. It will be celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September.
New evidence of torture in a Russian detention centre has emerged in the case of Roshchina’s death
Ukrainian investigators have uncovered new details regarding the death of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who was being held captive in Russia. Forensic examinations revealed that she had suffered a fracture of the occipital bone.
A human rights activist has accused the Ministry of the Interior of red tape over its refusal to accept a complaint against Klymenko
Human rights activist Eduard Bagirov stated that he was unable to register a petition addressed to the Minister of the Interior, Igor Klymenko. According to him, instead of accepting the documents at the Ministry of the Interior, he was passed from one internal telephone line to another and told that they had “their own rules”.
Thirty intact exhibits have been found beneath the rubble of the ‘Chernobyl’ museum, which was damaged in the attack on 24 May
During the search operation, staff at the National Museum of Chernobyl discovered 30 artefacts. The museum building was damaged during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 24 May.
