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Latest news on social change, culture, communities, education, lifestyle, and the trends shaping Ukraine today.
In 2025, all publishers listed in the State Register complied with the language law’s requirement regarding the proportion of Ukrainian-language book publications. No publisher released more than 50% of its book titles in other languages.
Ukraine is preparing to launch a food banking system that will allow unsold but safe-to-eat food to be distributed to people in need. To ensure the mechanism operates systematically, authorities plan to pass a separate law and introduce incentives for businesses.
The National Bank of Ukraine has put three new commemorative coins from the “We Are Strong. We Are Together” series into circulation, dedicated to the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. The series is intended to highlight the country’s unity and the resilience of the frontline regions, as well as to preserve these symbols in the national memory.
The e-Sick Leave service has been operating in Ukraine for five years now, replacing paper sick leave forms with digital documents. During this time, 45 million medical reports and over 38 million electronic sick leave forms have been issued through the ESOS system.
Oksana Rubanyak’s book "The Flame of Victory" — a fictional novella for children and teenagers about the experience of war, loss, resilience, and coming of age — was presented in Kyiv. The publication marked the first book released by the National Publishing House “Veselka” in 2026.
A program to promote volunteerism and the future Volunteer Council under the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity were presented in Ukraine. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between the government and volunteer communities and support the systematic development of the sector.
Ukraine is developing a comprehensive support system for children and young people up to age 23 who have returned after deportation. Reintegration includes an individualized 18-month plan, psychological and social support, and assistance with documentation, housing, education, and medical needs.
The government has approved the Employment Strategy through 2030, which sets new guidelines for state policy in the labor market. Among its goals are increasing employment by 2 million people, reducing unemployment, developing human capital, and aligning with EU standards.
Anna Sydoruk, CEO of “Osvitoria,” has been named to Bett UK’s 2026 EdTech Top 10 List—an international ranking of women leaders who are shaping the future of education through technology. The recognition highlights the contribution of Ukrainian educational innovations to the global EdTech sector.
