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Thursday, 30 July 2026
- 13:29Food
Young corn goes rubbery on the coals. One step before grilling changes everything
Late July is that short window when the corn at the market is still milky. Here is how not to miss it, and what to do so the kernels do not toughen over the fire.
- 12:16Region
Nearly Two Thousand Irpin Children Have Been to Summer Camps This Season — from the Carpathians to Lithuania
Most of the places were not paid for from the budget: three quarters of the children travelled thanks to funds raised outside it, from twin cities and philanthropists.
- 11:38Health
A swim in a pond can end in hospital. What the source of leptospirosis is
Late summer and autumn are the peak risk season for leptospirosis, a dangerous bacterial infection. You can catch it while swimming, fishing or cleaning premises where rodents have
- 10:47Region
Sixteen Children of Fallen and Missing Defenders Receive Gifts from an Anonymous Donor
Eight girls and eight boys supported by the “VeteranPRO” veterans’ hub in Bucha have received gifts. The donor passed them through the hub and chose to remain anonymous.
- 10:04Region
An Inclusive Playground Replaces the Old Ship in Bucha’s “Dyvo” Park
Four organisations built the new space — from a British foundation to a Ukrainian cultural centre in New England. The city has taken the playground onto its books and is responsibl
- 09:11Region
Six Apartment Blocks and a Shelter for 1,200 Rise on the Ruins of a Hostomel Military Compound
The first two buildings are already going up on Proskurivska Street. Below ground lies a dual-purpose shelter of more than two thousand square metres that will serve as a sports co
- 08:22Events
A man with a rifle took people hostage by the lake. What was really happening in Vorzel?
The morning of 29 July in Vorzel began with panicked messages in local chat groups. The community police officer explained: a TV series was being filmed by the lake, and no one had
- 07:39Region
Scheduled Power Cuts Hit Three Bucha-Area Villages on 30 and 31 July
DTEK is carrying out preventive maintenance on the Bucha community grid. For two days running, from early morning until evening, seven streets across three villages will be left wi
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
- 20:48Food
This plum cake is mixed by hand, without a mixer. The dough does the work while you rest
Yeast dough, halved plums and a buttery crumble on top — a bake that even a complete beginner can manage. There are about twenty minutes of actual work; the rest of the time the do
- 18:37Region
A doctor from Boiarka was killed evacuating the wounded. Yurii Chepurnyi volunteered back in 2015
Yurii Chepurnyi, a combat medic from Boiarka, was killed while evacuating the wounded in the Donetsk region. Before the war he worked as a surgeon and later as an emergency medicin
- 16:53Region
Irpin residents filmed the shelter on Soborna Street. An inspection confirmed it is unfit for use
Residents of Irpin published a video from the shelter at 98 Soborna Street showing the poor state of the premises. A joint inspection involving the State Emergency Service confirme
- 16:12Events
One Week to Apply: Bucha District Youth Invited to the "Youth in Action" Forum in Kyiv
Participation is free but competitive. Registration runs until 3 August inclusive; the forum itself takes place on 12 August in Kyiv.
- 15:47Region
Borodianka handed 10 Starlinks to the Apachi battalion. The military brought a battle flag in return
The Borodianka Settlement Council has handed ten Starlink kits to the Apachi unmanned systems battalion of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade, where a local man serves. The milita
- 15:26Region
A Village Club Instead of a Workshop: Women in Zdvyzhivka Wove 36 Camouflage Nets in a Month
The "Together to Victory" group works without days off. The nets are stretched on wooden frames right in the hall of the village culture centre — and have been for over three years
- 14:49Region
Up to UAH 80,000 for a Generator: Irpin's Veteran Entrepreneurs Can Reclaim Equipment Costs
The compensation covers generators, charging stations, inverters and solar panels bought after 24 February 2022. Four businesses have already received a combined UAH 181,400.
- 14:22Psychology
The day has not started and your energy is already gone? Psychologists warn: the cause is a harmful habit
Checking chats and news right after waking is a familiar ritual for most people. Psychologists warn that this immersion drains your resources before the day has properly begun.
- 13:37Culture
21 Stories Not Yet Forgotten: Hostomel Presents a Book of Occupation Testimonies
"Surviving in Hostomel" is a collection of accounts by residents who lived through the Russian occupation of the settlement. The book was presented to the community on 27 July.
- 12:18Food
Aubergines stop drinking oil. Three mistakes that turn them into a sponge
Three mistakes turn aubergines into an oily sponge. Here is how to avoid them — and a simple summer dish that tastes good warm or cold the next day.
- 11:26Region
331 Metres Long Awaited: Irpin Starts Building a Road on Romodanova and Olena Teliha Streets
The project covers not only the roadway but also pavements, drainage and barrier-free ramps. Surveyors are already on site — construction begins as soon as measurements are done.
- 10:41Region
Two Thirds of Residents Were Against — It Opened Anyway: Bucha's ZooHub Petting Zoo Splits the Town
A space where visitors can touch animals, including exotic species, has opened at the Avenir Plaza mall. A poll of residents showed the majority are firmly opposed.
- 09:52Events
A Red Light That Cost a Life: Truck Kills 22-Year-Old Motorcyclist at a Horenychi Intersection
A 49-year-old Volvo driver entered the intersection against a red light. The young rider of an electric motorcycle died at the scene; the truck driver has been charged.
- 09:11Events
Cinema, Festivals, Concerts — All on Hold: Mass Events Banned Across Bucha District
The district military administration's decision has been in force since 24 July and remains until further notice. Film screenings and city festivals planned for late July have alre
- 08:34Events
Two Occupiers Charged. They Raped and Shot a Bucha Woman
Investigators have named two servicemen of the 234th Air Assault Regiment of the Russian armed forces. One is already on trial for murder — now a sexual violence charge has been ad
- 07:47Events
27 Houses, 44 Cars, 10 Lives: The Official Toll of the Strike on Bucha District
The State Emergency Service, regional authorities and prosecutors have released figures on the destruction caused by the 24 July missile strike. Rescuers extinguished fires in priv
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
- 19:36Health
The state gives 2,000 hryvnias for a check-up after 40. Through Diia or the service centre — which is faster?
Ukrainians who have turned forty receive two thousand hryvnias from the state for a comprehensive check-up. Applications go through the Diia app, but the administrative service cen
- 16:47Region
Vyshneve will co-finance repairs in buildings with homeowner associations. A central kitchen project also moves ahead
At its latest session Vyshneve City Council approved a procedure for co-financing major repairs in apartment blocks with homeowner associations or housing cooperatives. A separate
- 14:14Food
Shakshuka is pushing scrambled eggs off the breakfast table. The order of the vegetables is what matters
One deep pan, four tomatoes and three eggs — and breakfast looks like a restaurant dish. The secret of shakshuka is not exotic produce but a thick sauce and a runny yolk.
- 12:23Region
26 children from Borodianka have travelled to the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Places went to those in greatest need
Twenty-six children from the Borodianka community have travelled to the Perlyna Prydnistrovia centre in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The places went to children in need of special s
Thursday, 23 July 2026
- 18:09Region
Irpin Veterans Invited to Truskavets. Eight Days of Recovery, Free of Charge
The programme runs from 28 July to 4 August and combines rest with physical and emotional recovery practices. After returning home, participants receive a further ten weeks of onli
- 17:24Region
Free From September 1: Makariv Community Upgrades School Cafeterias for Universal Hot Meals
Makariv community deputies have allocated funding to upgrade school cafeterias — starting the new school year, students in grades 1 through 11 will receive free hot lunches.
