Ukraine reports 4,928 new coronavirus cases
A total of 4,928 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,187,897.
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22 January 2021
Ukrainian scientists cooperate with scientific institutions and organizations of 50 countries
Scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine cooperate with scientific institutions and organizations of 50 world countries.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions, Kyiv city
As of January 22, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv.
Zelensky calls for reform of social services market after fire in Kharkiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the sphere of the provision of social services in Ukraine, in particular the activities of elderly care homes, should be regulated at the legislative level.
Ukraine’s Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in "red" and "green" zones according to the incidence rate of COVID-19 as of January 22, 2021.
Kyiv reports 507 new COVID-19 cases – Klitschko
Kyiv city has recorded 507 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 125,342, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
7th anniversary of Revolution of Dignity: first Heroes of Heavenly Hundred killed on this day
On January 22, 2014, the Revolution of Dignity suffered the first casualties who will later be called the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
Ukraine marks Day of Unity
Ukraine marks the Day of Unity on January 22, the day when the Ukrainian People's Republic (UPR) and the West Ukrainian People's Republic (WUPR) signed the Unification Act in 1919.
Ukraine reports 5,348 new coronavirus cases
A total of 5,348 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,182,969, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
21 January 2021
Ukrainian serviceman dies in Congo
A serviceman of the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade, Senior Lieutenant Oleksandr Mulyavka, has died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the brigade has reported on Facebook.
Denisova: Exact number of people to be transferred from occupied Donbas still unknown
Currently, there is no information on the whereabouts of illegally imprisoned Ukrainian citizens, whose transfer was unilaterally declared earlier in the occupied Donbas, and their number is constantly changing.
COVID-19 vaccination: Ukraine to receive almost UAH 2.5B from World Bank
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with almost UAH 2.5 billion for vaccination against COVID-19, Deputy Health Minister Svitlana Shatalova has said.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions, Kyiv city
As of January 21, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv.
Kyiv reports 595 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 595 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 124,835, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ambassador: Ukraine continues negotiations on COVID-19 vaccine supply with United States
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States held preparatory talks with Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson to receive COVID-19 vaccine back in summer. Now the talks are held at the level of the Ministry of Health.
Almost 11,000 cases of ARVI and flu recorded in Kyiv last week
Almost 11,000 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) have been recorded in the city of Kyiv last week, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
7th anniversary of Revolution of Dignity: ‘truce’ in fierce clashes and prayers on this day
On the night of January 20-21, 2014, the clashes between Euromaidan activists and law enforcement officers continued.
Ukraine reports 5,583 new coronavirus cases
A total of 5,583 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,177,621, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
20 January 2021
Health Ministry in talks on Covid-19 vaccine purchase with Indian manufacturer
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine is negotiating purchase of Covid-19 vaccine manufactured in India.
Concept of Crimean Tatar language development to be presented within a week
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov promised to release the concept of the Crimean Tatar language development until 2032 within a week.
Tooth of 300,000-year-old mammoth found in Chernivtsi region
A tooth of a 300,000-year-old mammoth was found during the exploration at Molodove V paleolithic period site on the bank of the Dniester River, Chernivtsi region.
Ukrainian teachers' salaries will grow by 20% - government decision
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to increase Ukrainian teachers' salaries by 20% this month, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions, Kyiv city
As of January 20, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv.
Kyiv confirms 606 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 606 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 124,240, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over half of Ukrainians not ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19
If the coronavirus vaccine is available in pharmacies, 39% of Ukrainians are ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and 56% are not ready to do so, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on January 14-16, 2021.
Tooth of 300,000-year-old mammoth found in Chernivtsi region
A tooth of a 300,000-year-old mammoth was found during the exploration at Molodove V paleolithic period site on the bank of the Dniester River, Chernivtsi region.
7th anniversary of Revolution of Dignity: ongoing clashes, wounded protesters on this day
On January 20, 2014, during the Revolution of Dignity, the confrontation on Maidan continued.
Ukraine reports 4,383 new coronavirus cases
A total of 4,383 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,172,038, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
19 January 2021
Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain marks 75th anniversary
The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain marks the 75th anniversary of its foundation.
Archaeologists in Zakarpattia region show biggest gold find
In Zakarpattia region, western Ukraine, archaeologists have shown the biggest gold find, a torc weighing 544 g and made of Transylvanian and Ural gold.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in five regions, Kyiv city
As of January 19, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv and Luhansk regions and the city of Kyiv.
National Guard officers deliver 5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Luhansk region
Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine have delivered five tonnes of humanitarian aid from European countries to Luhansk region.
National Guard officers deliver 5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Luhansk region
Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine have delivered five tonnes of humanitarian aid from European countries to Luhansk region.
CrimeaSOS presents study on incarceration conditions of political prisoners
NGO CrimeaSOS presented the results of a study of incarceration conditions in prisons, where 119 political prisoners from Crimea currently serve their sentences given under Russian law.
Kyiv reports 637 new COVID-19 cases, including 16 deaths
Kyiv city has recorded 637 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 123,634, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
7th anniversary of Maidan: Clashes with Berkut riot police started on this day
During the Revolution of Dignity, on January 19, 2014, the confrontation on Maidan went from a peaceful to forceful phase.
Ukraine reports 3,939 new coronavirus cases
A total of 3,939 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,167,655, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
18 January 2021
UIA prepares aircraft to transport vaccines
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has prepared aircraft to transport vaccines both to Ukraine and around the world, the airline’s press service reports.
Over 100,000 tourists visited Mukachevo last year despite lockdown
More than 100,000 tourists visited the city of Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region, in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions.
Government should be ready for beginning of vaccination - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Cabinet of Ministers should be ready for the beginning of vaccination against COVID-19 in all matters.
Ukraine in talks with six COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that negotiations are underway with six manufacturers regarding the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine.
Kyiv reports 301 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 301 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 122,997, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in five regions, Kyiv city
As of January 18, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv and Luhansk regions and the city of Kyiv.
Ukrainian ambassador visits rescued sailors after freight ship sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey Andrii Sybiha and Consul in Ankara Andriy Bilyk visited Ukrainian sailors who were rescued after the freight ship named Arvin sank off the coast of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Bartin.
Ukrainian ambassador visits rescued sailors after freight ship sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey Andrii Sybiha and Consul in Ankara Andriy Bilyk visited Ukrainian sailors who were rescued after the freight ship named Arvin sank off the coast of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Bartin.
Ukraine reports 3,034 new coronavirus cases
A total of 3,034 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,163,716, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
16 January 2021
Ukraine, Turkey fully agree on text of social security agreement
After three days of negotiations, the Ukrainian and Turkish delegations fully agreed on the text of the draft social security agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey.
Kyiv among top 100 greenest cities of world
The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, is in 100th in the HUGSI 2020 ranking of the world's greenest cities, according to the company's website.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions, Kyiv city
As of January 16, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv.
British Ambassador, Ukrainian Vice PM launch project to support Donbas economic strategy
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons and Vice Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov launched a project aimed at supporting the creation of a strategy for the economic transformation of Donbas.
Alyona Alyona becomes winner of Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2021
Ukrainian singer Alyona Alyona became a winner of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2021, the EU sound of today & tomorrow.
Atlantis by Vasyanovych longlisted in 12 BAFTA award categories
Atlantis by director Valentyn Vasyanovych, submitted by the national committee for the Oscars best international feature 2021, was longlisted in 12 BAFTA award categories.
Tkachenko: Canadian experts to take part in Great Restoration project
Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko discussed during an online meeting with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault possible cooperation between Ukrainian and Canadian experts in the area of filmmaking, museum and archival affairs, restoration of cultural monuments and more.
Kyiv confirms 821 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 821 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 121,903, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Customer service must be provided in Ukrainian language – law
On January 16, 2021, the rules of Article 30 of the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language" come into force.
Ukraine will get first COVID-19 vaccines in February – Liashko
Ukraine's chief sanitary doctor Viktor Liashko has said that the first COVID-19 vaccines should arrive in Ukraine in February.
Ukraine reports 7,729 new coronavirus cases
A total of 7,729 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,154,692, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
15 January 2021
Denisova, Bogner discuss access to Ukrainians illegally detained in Crimea
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova and Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Matilda Bogner have discussed issues of access to Ukrainian citizens illegally detained in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Netflix releases first feature film dubbed and subtitled in Ukrainian
Outside the Wire became the first full-length film with Ukrainian dubbing and subtitles released on Netflix platform.