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On August 16, Ukraine celebrates the Third Savior: what you can and can't do

On Saturday, August 16, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrate the feast of the Transfer of the Not-Made-by-Hands Image of the Lord Jesus Christ from Edessa to Constantinople. In the folk calendar, this...

What holiday is August 13 and what can't be done on this day?

Today, August 13, according to the new Orthodox calendar, Ukraine honors the memory of St. Maxim the Confessor, a famous ascetic and defender of the faith, who in the 6th–7th centuries...

What is celebrated in Ukraine and the world on August 12 and what is forbidden to do today

August 12, 2025, has a special significance for Ukraine. It is a day to honor youth and Ukrainian musical heritage, as well as to remember prominent figures born...

Nut Spas: date of celebration, main customs and prohibitions

Orthodox Ukrainians celebrate three Epiphanies throughout the year, and the third one — the Nut Epiphany — is approaching this month. It is a holiday that combines religious...

What holidays are celebrated on August 9 and what is forbidden to do on this day?

August 9, 2025 is a date with a rich history and its own prohibitions. In folk customs, this day is considered dangerous, especially for livestock owners, and...

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Chernivtsi Mayor Roman Klichuk found himself at the center of a scandal over the purchase of drones with overpayment

The purchase of drones for the army in Chernivtsi has turned from an ordinary...

Millions in cash and property of relatives: what the police spouses declared

Senior investigator of the Main Directorate of the National Police, Liudmyla Skora, and her...

Detention in Dubai may reveal $700 million scheme: what is known about the Hmyrin case

Detention in Dubai of Volodymyr Kolot, son-in-law and business partner...