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Money for knowledge: who will receive up to 25,000 for their studies in 2026
The 2026 admissions campaign will bring radical changes for applicants: from direct financial support for high National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) scores to a new system of military training
A concrete shield for the energy sector: the government has allocated 22 billion to protect critical infrastructure
Ukraine is scaling up the construction of physical security measures for facilities that are vital to the country’s functioning. The budget has allocated 22.35 billion hryvnias for the implementation of over 600 strategic projects
The price of borscht is set to rise in April: experts have identified the foods whose prices will ‘skyrocket’
Despite a temporary drop in the price of some vegetables used in borscht in March, Ukrainians should brace themselves for another rise in fruit and vegetable prices as early as April.
‘They gave her a peck’: curious penguins ‘attacked’ a Ukrainian polar explorer in Antarctica
In Antarctica, the rules only go one way: humans aren’t allowed to approach the animals, but the penguins can do whatever they like. The young ‘fluffy explorers’ at the Akademik Vernadsky station decided to meet biologist Zoya Shvidka in person and even put her suit through its paces
The Lviv region leads the way in Ukraine in terms of the number of industrial parks and the development of green energy
The Lviv region is consolidating its status as an energy-self-sufficient and investment-attractive region. During a teleconference with the Office of the President, discussions focused on support for the agricultural sector, insurance against war risks, and the commissioning of new power generation capacity in 2026
From frontline Zaporizhzhia to Kyiv: a 500-kilometre struggle for life in an ambulance
A medical team from Médecins Sans Frontières has successfully evacuated two seriously injured civilians from Zaporizhzhia to the capital. A specialised medical truck was used for the transport, enabling complex medical procedures to be carried out whilst the vehicle was in motion
How to set up an eSIM in Privat24: a step-by-step guide for customers of all mobile network operators
PrivatBank customers can now activate a digital SIM card from Ukraine’s leading mobile operators—Kyivstar, Vodafone and lifecell—directly within the mobile app. The service takes just a few minutes to set up and is indispensable if your physical SIM card is damaged or unavailable
In step with the EU: Moldova has synchronised its time with Ukraine and Europe
This year, Moldova changed its clocks at the same time as Ukraine and the EU for the first time, finally abandoning Soviet standards
Why is Palm Sunday celebrated on different dates in 2026?
Today, 29 March, Christians of the Western rite are already celebrating Palm Sunday, marking the start of the journey towards Easter. For believers of the Eastern tradition, this feast day will not arrive for another week
A decade-low: why sunflower oil production has fallen in Ukraine
Sunflower oil production in Ukraine is set to fall by 10% in the 2025/26 season due to the lowest seed yield in the last ten years. Despite a decline in export volumes, the country’s foreign exchange earnings continue to rise
Check your watches: 4 ways to find out the exact time in Ukraine on 29 March
On the night of Saturday 28 March, Ukraine officially switched to summer time, moving the clocks forward by one hour. Although most devices update automatically, glitches do sometimes occur
From the hell of Kharkiv to a life of luxury in Britain: the incredible rescue of a white tiger
A rare white tiger named Alex, whom volunteers found nearly dead in a bombed-out area of the Kharkiv region, has been given a chance at a new life. The exhausted predator travelled 2,500 kilometres to finally find safety in a British wildlife reserve
