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Monday, 5 October 2026
- 18:41Events
Families of American volunteers killed fighting for Ukraine visit Bucha. Whom they remembered
The delegation was brought by an American organisation that supports families of fallen foreigners. Here is what the guests saw in Bucha.
- 17:49Football
Bucha’s Mykyta Dzen named best player of the amateur cup round of 16. When the next match is
The forward scored twice on his debut for Bucha and helped the team go through. Here is whom and when the team plays in the quarter-final.
- 17:32Events
Irpin’s Svitlana Merkulova named Ukraine’s best teacher. Why she won a million hryvnias
The winner was announced at a ceremony at the National Opera. Here is how the English teacher builds her lessons and what she told her colleagues.
- 08:52Finance
Dollar rises, euro falls. NBU official hryvnia rate for Monday, 5 October
The National Bank has set a new official rate. Here is where the dollar and euro are heading and what is happening with gold.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
- 17:23Events
Teachers of Irpin’s Ruta kindergarten make amulets for soldiers. What they wished the defenders [photos]
The teachers made the cranes by hand for the Day of Defenders. Here is the message that goes with them to the soldiers.
- 12:47Region
All Irpin schoolchildren get free meals this year. Who the school canteens are looking for
Free lunches go to pupils from the first to the eleventh grade. Here is who cooks them and how to join the team.
- 09:21Food
Cheese-filled crêpes for Sunday breakfast: the batter has an unexpected ingredient [photos]
The crêpes are fried on one side only, and the filling is tucked into an envelope. What goes into the batter and how to give them a golden crust.
- 09:13Finance
Dollar to rise on Monday, euro to fall. NBU official hryvnia rate for Monday, 5 October
The National Bank has already set the rate for Monday. Here is how the dollar, euro and zloty will change and how the week ended.
- 09:12Culture
Irpin art school holds a concert ahead of Education Day. What will soon change there [photos]
The music celebration was also a chance to thank the teachers. Here is how many children study at the school and what is being repaired.
Saturday, 3 October 2026
- 16:18Culture
Three Syniak lyceum pupils win at Paper Magic. What they made out of paper [photos]
The young craftspeople won in three different categories of the children’s creativity contest. Here is who they are and what comes next.
- 15:41Food
No bread needed, and no oven either. What makes these flatbreads rise in a dry pan
In Podkarpacie these flatbreads were once made instead of bread. Half an hour, six ingredients and a heavy-bottomed pan, and there is a warm stand-in for bread to go with an autumn
- 12:08Events
Hostomel awards 20 veterans and soldiers on Defenders Day. What they were honoured for [photos]
Those honoured include people who have already come home and those still serving. Here is how the community paid tribute to its own.
- 10:26Food
Bigos for the weekend: one big pot and dinners for days ahead
Fresh cabbage and sauerkraut, pork, hunter’s sausages and a few prunes. Why bigos goes into the cold twice before it is served.
- 09:05Finance
Dollar and euro lost ground over the week. The official hryvnia rate for the weekend
The rate set on Friday applies over the weekend. We sum up the week for the dollar, euro and zloty and look ahead to Monday.
- 08:43Events
Bucha holds a Voices of Silence rally today. How many residents are still awaited at home
The community is coming out again to remember those who have still not returned home. Here is when and where participants gather.
Friday, 2 October 2026
- 15:17Events
Enemy damages 23 civilian sites in Kyiv region in a day. What was hit in the Bucha district
Five districts of the region came under attack. Here is where the damage was heaviest and what was hit in the Bucha district.
- 14:48Region
Three russian soldiers to stand trial over crimes in Bucha. What they are charged with
Both crimes were committed in March 2022, during the occupation of the city. Here is what investigators established and who gave the order to shoot a civilian.
- 14:26Food
Pork chops the way grandma made them: what happens to the meat two hours before the pan
Pork in a golden crumb coating with potatoes and cabbage. How long to fry each side and when it is better to finish the chops in the oven.
- 13:17Station news
Bucha FM is now on Facebook and Telegram. How not to miss the community’s top news
The most important news from Bucha and the district, right in your feed and messenger. Here is where to find us and how to subscribe.
- 11:07Region
473 babies were born in Kyiv region in September. Were there more boys or girls
The regional perinatal centre delivered the most babies. Here is how the month went at the maternity hospital where many Bucha residents are born.
