# Lifestyle
Weather forecast for Ukraine on Saturday, 25 April 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026, brings spring contrasts to Ukraine. Whilst the southern regions are already enjoying sunny weather, the north and east are experiencing a chill in the air at night
The history of gambling: from ancient dice to digital platforms
Gambling has been a part of human life from ancient times to the present day, evolving alongside the development of society. From the first dice in Mesopotamia to online platforms and virtual reality in 2026, it remains an integral part of culture, the economy and technological progress.
A cigarette-free generation: Britain has introduced a historic ban on smoking for young people
In the UK, Parliament has passed a law banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 1 January 2009. If the bill receives royal assent, the country will become one of the first in the world to actively work towards creating a ‘smoke-free generation’.
Ukraine is set to be hit by severe frosts: a Level II hazard warning has been issued
A sharp drop in temperature is expected in most regions of Ukraine in the coming days. Meteorologists are warning of frosts both on the ground and in the air
Huge queues on the Odessa–Reni road: where traffic is blocked on 19 April
Today, 19 April, there are significant traffic disruptions on the M-15 international motorway between Odessa and Reni. According to Google Maps, traffic jams stretch for kilometres, particularly in the direction of the border with Moldova and Romania
Fishing in May 2026: regulations, permitted sizes and fines
The spawning season is currently underway in Ukraine. Although recreational fishing is not completely banned, anglers must strictly adhere to the established regulations to avoid hefty fines or even criminal liability
Antipascha and Thomas Sunday, 19 April: traditions and customs
Today, 19 April 2026, believers are celebrating the first Sunday after Easter. In the Church tradition, this day is known as Antipascha, or Thomas Sunday
Weather forecast for 19 April 2026
Sunday, 19 April, will bring Ukrainians mostly clear and calm weather. The morning was cool but sunny in most regions, promising a pleasant day for outdoor activities
St Cosmas’s Day, 18 April 2026: why men are not allowed in the vegetable garden
On Saturday, 18 April, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon. In addition to the church calendar, this day—known in popular tradition as Kuzma the Gardener—is associated with a number of strict domestic restrictions and superstitions
A heart beating once more: the story of six-year-old Mykolka and the great gift of life
Yesterday, 11 April, a very special patient left the Centre for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Six-year-old Mykolka Zherebov, whose battle for life has lasted six years, has been officially discharged home following a successful heart transplant. This miracle was made possible thanks to the skill of the medical staff and the self-sacrifice of the family from the Odesa region
Easter in Sofia: where to go in Kyiv on 12 April for an authentic experience and a sense of power
Today, St Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv is becoming a living source of tradition: from the kobzar ballads sung within the cathedral to the lively round dances in the blossoming garden
How Ukrainians used to tell fortunes using eggs, and why they were punished for it
Why did a simple pysanka inspire such fear in the Soviet system? Together with Dr Valentina Borysenko, a Doctor of Historical Sciences, and her work *Traditions and the Life of an Ethnic Group*, we delve into the depths of history, where Easter was a time of true magic and a struggle to preserve one’s own memory
