today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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In 2026, the Vasyl Stus Prize was awarded to Andrii Sodomora and Olena Stiazhkina. The prize recognizes contributions to Ukrainian culture and civic resilience.
In October, Ukraine will launch the national stage of the 'Wiki Loves Monuments' photo contest. The contest will run from October 1 to 31 and aims to raise awareness of cultural heritage and encourage people to photograph monuments. This will be the fifteenth Ukrainian edition of the contest.
A study found that individuals who actively socialized in their youth are more likely to achieve career success. Researchers attribute this to the social connections formed between the ages of 18 and 25.
On September 9, 2026, Apple officially announced its first foldable smartphone called iPhone Duo. The device starts at $1999 and features a 7.6-inch display when unfolded and supports a stylus.
Ukrainian illustrators Margarita Winkler and Alina Kovtun have won the World Illustration Awards 2026. Their works were selected from over 4,500 entries from 83 countries, with Winkler recognized for her animated short film and Kovtun for her alternative book cover design.
The documentary "The Veterans' Theatre", created by the association "Dovys Ukrainian!", won the Best Documentary Film award at the Cine Paris international film festival. The film tells the story of veterans and veteran women who return to active life through theatrical art.
Soldier Oleksandr Titienko from Novoukrainka set a European record by performing 389 muscle-ups on a bar in one hour. He dedicated the record attempt to the memory of his fallen comrade and Ukrainian servicemen. The record has been officially recognized by The Book of World Records.
Ivan Kotliarevskyi, a prominent writer and playwright, was born on September 9, 1769. He is considered the founder of modern Ukrainian literature due to his work "Eneida," which combines comedic and serious elements.
The international ALIPH fund launches a program to protect film heritage, under which the Dovzhenko Centre in Kyiv will receive assistance to preserve its archives. The project includes assessing the condition of materials and finding safe storage conditions.
On September 6, Iryna Horova and Potap's son, Andrii Potapenko, celebrated his 18th birthday. The producer congratulated him on Instagram, sharing archival photos and heartfelt words. The parents also showcased recent pictures of the young man, who impressed with his mature appearance.
American singer Billie Eilish attended her brother Finneas O'Connell's wedding in a dress by Ukrainian brand Anna October. She performed at the event, singing for the newlyweds.
A 100-year-old woman shared her secrets to longevity, including healthy eating and an active lifestyle. She also mentioned that she has parachuted three times in the last 20 years.
Researchers found that listening to music while working can reduce stress levels by 60%. Favorite tracks stimulate dopamine production and lower cortisol levels, helping the brain cope with stress more easily.
Hollywood actress Natalie Portman gave birth to her third child in August 2026 in Paris. The actress has not yet made any official comments regarding the birth.
Serhiy Zhadan received the international Vilenica literary prize at the 41st International Literary Festival in Slovenia. The award is given to writers from Central and Eastern Europe for their achievements in literature and essay writing. During the award ceremony, Zhadan delivered a speech on the topic of literature.
