Social news, issues and changes in Kyiv region and Ukraine
Singer Olena Kucher-Topolya announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Taras Topolya, are ending their marriage after 12 years. The couple have agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters; there will be no additional comments.
As the climate warms, Brazilian farmers are increasingly switching to robusta — a variety more resistant to heat and disease. Its production is growing at a faster rate, prices are rising, and younger consumers' taste preferences are reinforcing the trend.
An explosion occurred while a gas filter was being replaced at a service station in Obolon; no injuries have been reported. Rescuers and an investigative team are working at the scene. Separately, a large fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 94 people.
The military command will decide on the duration of the curfew. For now, lifting or shortening nighttime restrictions on December 25 and December 31–January 1 is not being considered due to security risks. The main Christmas tree will be funded by patrons.
Overnight and on the morning of November 29, fog is forecast in the capital with visibility of 200–500 m (I, yellow). Forecasters expect mostly cloudy weather, a southeast wind, nighttime temperatures of 2–4°C and daytime 7–9°C.
A former MP received hotel reimbursement despite having no need for it, since he owned his own residence in Kyiv.