Oleksandra Vasylenko
The one-time assistance "School Student's Package" for first-graders in 2026 has not yet been launched in "Diia"; the service is under development. The payment of 5,000 hryvnias will become available later, applications will be accepted until November 1.
Trump Media launches Truth API, which provides high-frequency traders with access to the US president's posts via high-speed channels. Critics cite ethical risks and unequal conditions for retail investors.
Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the aircraft are needed only as a source of spare parts. The opposition accused the government of trying to pit Bulgaria's security against support for Ukraine.
The near-Earth asteroid 2000 YV137, with a diameter of 730–750 meters, will fly past Earth on August 9 at a safe distance of 5. 02 million km. There is no risk of collision, although the object is classified as potentially hazardous.
Russian drones attacked the ROZETKA warehouse for the second time in a day. The company reported a targeted strike, no casualties.
On August 2, Earth was affected by a coronal mass ejection from a class M1. 9 solar flare, causing a G2-level magnetic storm with a Kp index of 5.67. The disturbances may last until August 3, causing communication disruptions and an expansion of auroras.
After the conflict in the White House in February 2025, relations between the presidents warmed. Ukraine provided expert assistance to the US and Persian Gulf countries in combating Iranian drones.
US President Donald Trump decided to refrain from a new strike on Iran, agreeing to the request of Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. The terms of the agreement are the cessation of the nuclear threat and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian troops shelled the border areas of Sumy region 90 times in a day. A woman was killed, 8 civilians were injured.
Gladioli require a sunny location, regular feeding, and protection from thrips. The bulbs are dug up 35-45 days after flowering and stored at +4...+8 °C.
In Gdynia, an unknown man twice hit a 40-year-old Ukrainian woman on the head with a wooden cane. The police do not confirm a national motive for the attack.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
In 2026, the Dormition of the Mother of God is celebrated on August 15 according to the New Julian calendar. The feast symbolizes the end of summer and opens the autumn period of rituals and weddings.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a macro forecast for 2026-2028, expecting $54 billion in international aid in 2026. Key risks include missile strikes and funding delays.
The National Bank launches a reform of the operational design of its interest rate policy. The first stage involves the tender placement of three-month deposit certificates.
The Russians launched a combined strike with ballistic and cruise missiles against Ukraine. One cruise missile entered Polish territory, where it was shot down by Polish air defense.
The initial phase of decommissioning the USS Nimitz will cost $562 million. Official decommissioning is scheduled for March 2027 after 52 years of service.
Starting July 29, Ukraine begins publishing ranking lists of applicants to institutions of professional pre-higher education. Applicants must confirm their choice of study place online, in person, or remotely by the specified deadlines.
Pivdennyi GOK suspends mining due to Russian attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. The enterprise has accumulated batches of ore due to the blockade of exports.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering extending the arrest of Pavlo Pleshyvtsev, who on June 5 drove into an underground passage, killing four people. The suspect did not appear due to health issues; the prosecutor demands an extension of the preventive measure for 30 days.
New shoes often pinch due to foot asymmetry or swelling. Natural leather, suede, and nubuck can be stretched at home using a hairdryer, freezing, or alcohol.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi held his first telephone conversation with General Alexus Grynkewich. They discussed the vision of victory and the strengthening of operations in various domains.
Apple has once again become the most valuable company in the world after Nvidia's shares fell by nearly 5%. Apple's market capitalization exceeded $5 trillion, while Nvidia dropped to $4.77 trillion.
In Karolino-Buhaz, a 9-year-old boy on an inflatable mattress was carried away into a mined sea. UNN journalists looked into the situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine rejected the groundless accusations of the Iraqi advisor, calling them the influence of Russian propaganda. Ukraine called on Iraq not to spread disinformation.
46 Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosion in Olenivka continue to be held in russia without proper medical care. Relatives have called on the authorities to take decisive action, reporting torture and fabricated sentences.
The Cabinet of Ministers re-approved the draft of the new Customs Code and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada. The document is key for adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU standards.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance to prepare a mechanism for state support of the book publishing industry, which is suffering losses due to Russian shelling. In July, 1.5 million books were destroyed, with damages amounting to hundreds of millions of hryvnias.