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What holiday is today: traditions, signs, prohibitions of the day

On Wednesday, August 20, Orthodox Christians according to the new calendar remember the life of the prophet Samuel, the last judge of Israel, who was famous for his faithfulness to God and wisdom. In...

What holiday is today: folk signs, birthday people and traditions of August 17

On August 17, the world celebrates several interesting dates at once. The most notable one is World Black Cat Day, which was established to combat prejudice against these animals....

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...

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The entourage of a Kharkiv housing and utilities official received multi-million contracts for house renovations

In 2024–2025, the Housing and Communal Services Department of the Kharkiv City Council concluded...

In Kyiv, a man threw newborn puppies into the trash: the prosecutor's office opened a case

The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the brutal...

Podilskyi Bridge in Kyiv: How a Multi-Billion-Dollar "Feeding Ground" for Corrupt Officials Became a Symbol of Wastefulness

The construction of the Podilskyi Bridge in Kyiv has become one of...

A servicewoman from Poltava region left service 8 times for a vacation in Europe

Law enforcement officers reported suspicion of a servicewoman from the Poltava region, who was...