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The Ministry of Defence has denied that mobilisation reforms will begin on 1 April
The claim that the mobilisation process will enter a new administrative phase from 1 April is untrue. The Ministry of Defence has drawn up a comprehensive plan for the transformation of the mobilisation system, which will be announced in due course.
There has been a glitch in 'Reserve+': what are users complaining about?
On the morning of 1 April, the "Reserve+" app experienced a technical glitch. The service is currently unavailable.
1 April without Humourina: Odessa marked April Fools’ Day in mourning
1 April 2026, a date long associated in Odessa with April Fools’ Day, humour and the Humourina festival, is taking place this year without the usual mass celebrations. The city has declared a day of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on 28 March, and the focus of the day has shifted from the stage, carnival and entertainment to remembrance, restraint and farewell.
Poland is to hold closed-door ‘Kraj’ exercises in preparation for the outbreak of war
Strategic exercises for the national defence system, codenamed “Kraj”, are due to take place in Poland in the coming days. President Karol Nawrocki, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the government, parliamentary leaders, heads of the security services and the Armed Forces command will be involved, whilst the scenario, dates and venue remain classified.
Magnetic storms in April 2026: when the strongest disturbances are expected
Several periods of heightened geomagnetic activity are forecast for Earth in April 2026. According to updated forecasts from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre, the most significant disturbances are expected between 9 and 11 April and between 18 and 19 April.
1 April 2026: a church holiday, taboos and superstitions of the day
On 1 April, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Mary of Egypt. In folk tradition, this day was associated with purification, restraint in speech and action, as well as with omens used to predict the weather for April.
Air Canada CEO steps down following a language row
The scandal arose because he published a video message in English only, without addressing the audience in French.
WhatsApp has introduced AI-powered replies and photo editing: what will change for users
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a major update, which will see the messaging app gain AI-generated replies, new photo editing tools, memory-clearing features, and additional functions for transferring chats and managing accounts.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is investing in the Ukrainian defence industry
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has joined the UA1 investment fund, which will invest in Ukraine’s defence industry. The fund plans to close its first funding round at $50 million by the end of April.
The ‘Midas’ case: the NABU has not ruled out further charges
New suspects may emerge in the ‘Midas’ case, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) expects to conclude its investigation by the end of the summer. Meanwhile, the extradition papers for Timur Mindich, whom investigators regard as one of the key figures in the case, have been awaiting the Prosecutor General’s signature for two weeks.
Debris from an Iranian missile fell 30 metres from the Ukrainian embassy in Israel
On 31 March, debris from an Iranian cluster missile fell approximately 30 metres from the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel. According to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, no one was injured as visitors were inside the building at the time of the impact.
9,500 new cars have been sold in Ukraine since the start of the year: crossovers and SUVs dominate the market
Off-road vehicles account for almost 87% of the new car market, with the Renault Duster leading the way.
