Atlantic cyclone "Christine" caused the death of five people and left 850,000 residents of Portugal without power. Wind speeds reached 178 km/h, destroying infrastructure.
A fire broke out at the "Grandes Alpes" hotel in the Courchevel ski resort. 83 people were evacuated, and the "Rendez-vous" boutique suffered significant damage.
Donald Trump has unveiled an initiative: every child born in the USA between 2025 and 2028 will receive $1000 in a "Trump Account. " The funds will be invested in index funds, accessible from age 18, and can be supplemented by families and employers.
The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.
Kyiv has refuted information about a woman's death from hypothermia in her apartment. The official cause of death for the 88-year-old Kyiv resident was chronic ischemic heart disease.
DBR employees served a notice of suspicion to the head of one of the departments of the Lviv Regional TCC and SP. He is suspected of concealing property in declarations and illegally entering data about an acquaintance's military service.
From February 1, 2026, Ukrainian refugees in Poland must reapply for the "800+" benefit. To do this, they must meet professional activity requirements and provide additional data.
A 5G pilot has been launched in Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, making it the second city after Lviv to have this technology. This will help test 5G in a city with infrastructure restored after shelling.
As a result of a Russian attack in the Kyiv region, a man and a woman were killed, and their 4-year-old daughter was rescued. The fire engulfed an apartment building, damaging about 50 apartments.
Today, 737 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Over 1,000 utility workers are working to resolve the issue, assisted by teams from other cities.
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, damaging a port in Odesa region and leaving part of Kryvyi Rih without heat supply. Two people died in Kyiv region, and there are also injured in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih.
In Kyiv, an enemy drone hit the technical floor of a 17-story building in the Holosiivskyi district. The facade, windows, and six cars were damaged; there were no casualties.
Odesa region suffered another Russian strike overnight, three people were injured, one hospitalized. A day of mourning has been declared in Odesa for the victims of the previous attack.
In Zaporizhzhia, an enemy strike on a residential complex's courtyard damaged over a hundred apartments and about twenty cars. There are no casualties, and the aftermath of the fire is being cleared.
On the night of January 28, a UAV hit an apartment building in the Bilohorodka community in the Kyiv region. The roof and upper floor were damaged, and residents are being evacuated.
On the night of January 28, Russian troops attacked Odesa Oblast with drones, hitting an Orthodox monastery and a private house. The fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
The private residence of Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, was marked on Google Maps as "Organization for the Support of Ukraine. " This occurred after his statements regarding Ukraine and a pro-Ukrainian demonstration.
In the Sicilian city of Niscemi, dozens of houses are on the brink of collapse due to a landslide caused by a storm. Italian authorities have begun evacuations, with over 1,500 people leaving their homes.
Starting January 11, mobilized military personnel can apply for a 3% annual mortgage under the eOselia program on equal terms with contract soldiers. In total, 23,039 Ukrainian families have purchased housing under this program.
Since the beginning of 2026, the State Tax Service has conducted 62 inspections in Yaremche and Bukovel, revealing violations totaling UAH 3. 2 million. These included 22 undeclared employees, an illegal hotel, and the seizure of nicobusters.
Former MP Oleksandr Suprunenko has been served with a notice of suspicion for the unauthorized seizure of 0. 3 hectares of land near the Dnipro River. He illegally built a house and fenced off the plot, restricting access to the water.
Ukrainian banks plan to increase lending to businesses and individuals in 2026, despite the growing credit risk. Credit standards are expected to ease and demand for loans to grow.
As a result of the Russian attack in Odesa, two people have already died. Rescuers found the body of a man under the rubble of a destroyed building on Prokhorivska Street.
In Zaporizhzhia, a minor boy accidentally wounded himself with a firearm after falling following shots fired into the air. He has been hospitalized, and the police are investigating the circumstances and the origin of the weapon.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with representatives of the US Embassy, the US Department of Justice, and the FBI. They discussed combating cybercrime and cross-border crimes, as well as criminal proceedings involving victims from the United States.
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with a drone, damaging a high-rise building where a fire broke out. The threat to the city remains, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
In November 2025, Ukrainian banks issued 743 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 5 billion. The largest share was for the primary market, with Kyiv and Lviv regions leading.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that housing programs should become the engines of Ukraine's recovery, and their implementation should begin now. Accessibility for people and long-term loans at low interest rates are key conditions.
NABU, by internal order, classified all information regarding the incentives for its employees, citing the procedure for service. This happened against the backdrop of the discovery of inaccurate data in the declarations of some detectives.
The UK Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. Torrential downpours could cause transport disruptions, flooding, and power outages.
