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The Pink Full Moon over Ukraine: when to view the Moon on 1 April
Ukrainians will have the best view of the April full moon, known as the ‘Pink Moon’, on the evening of 1 April, when the moon rises above the eastern horizon. The full moon will reach its peak at 05:11 on 2 April, Kyiv time.
Rescue operation in Indonesia: 21 people found on a raft in stormy seas
In Indonesia, on the morning of 31 March, rescuers found 21 people adrift on a raft following a boat accident in stormy seas. Everyone who had been on board survived.
The speed limit in Kyiv will not be raised to 80 km/h from 1 April: decision by the Kyiv City State Administration
In Kyiv, there will be no seasonal increase in the speed limit to 80 km/h on certain sections of road during the spring and summer months. The Kyiv City State Administration stated that this decision was taken following a comprehensive survey of the city’s road network.
Electronic employment records: what will happen after 10 June 2026
In Ukraine, the transition period for the digitisation of employment record books runs until 10 June 2026. At the same time, the Pension Fund emphasises that there are no fines or other penalties for late submission of electronic copies, and that the length of service will not be lost.
Unstable weather in Ukraine: where rain is expected on 31 March
Today, 31 March, wet and unsettled weather is expected across Ukraine, with rain throughout the country. These weather conditions are being caused by a low-pressure system.
Zelenskyy’s income for 2025 exceeded 15.8 million hryvnias
The income of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his family members in 2025 amounted to 15,805,828 hryvnias. The largest portion of this sum came from the redemption of domestic government bonds.
Laura Dern is set to star in a Sony series about the Epstein investigation
Sony Pictures Television is developing a miniseries about the journalistic investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Laura Dern is set to star in the project, playing Miami Herald journalist Julie K. Brown.
“Ukraine’s Intellectual Capital” in 2025: strengths, risks and what has changed
The ‘Intellect of Ukraine’ project is being presented as one of the most ambitious initiatives in Ukrainian education in 2025, combining modern teaching methods, a STEM approach and digital tools. At the same time, the programme remains the subject of debate due to the heavy workload placed on children, unequal access and issues of inclusion.
A series of magnetic storms in early April: when to expect storms
A series of magnetic storms is expected on Earth in late March and early April. According to a forecast by the British Geological Survey, geomagnetic activity could reach G1 storm levels between 31 March and 1 April, with a maximum of up to G3 predicted.
31 березня 2026 року: церковне свято, прикмети і заборони дня
Сьогодні, 31 березня, в Україні за православним календарем вшановують пам’ять святого преподобного Іпатія, єпископа. У народі з цим днем пов’язували прикмети, побутові застереження та молитви про здоров’я.
A dopamine-themed marshmallow flat has opened at the PinchukArtCentre: how to visit it
The PinchukArtCentre has presented a major group exhibition entitled ‘Joy’, in which Ukrainian and international artists explore one of the most important emotions that gives us strength in difficult times.
Two more suspects have been arrested in France in connection with the attack near the Bank of America
On 30 March, French security forces arrested two more people in connection with the foiled attack near the Bank of America office in Paris. A total of five suspects are currently in custody, including three minors who were arrested earlier
