Kyiv to screen Sentsov's documentary ‘Real’
On October 19, the Kyiv cinema Zhovten will screen ‘Real’, a documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker and Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman from Crimea, Oleh Sentsov.
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16 October 2024
Residential buildings almost 100% ready for heating season - PM Shmyhal
In Ukraine, the readiness of residential buildings for winter is more than 99%, with more than 18,000 boiler houses and 4,800 central heating stations at the stage of readiness to supply heat.
15 October 2024
Ukrinform opens photo exhibition dedicated to heroic employees of Naftogaz
In partnership with Naftogaz, the National News Agency of Ukraine Ukrinform has opened a photo exhibition entitled “Gas Front Heroes.”
Ukraine's cultural heritage destruction: CoE Congress adopts declaration
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has stated that the issue of restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage should be put high on the agenda of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in Rome. Moreover, the regional authorities should facilitate the work on documenting these crimes and submitting applications to the Register of Damage.
Over 60% of Ukrainians support having single Orthodox Church in country
Majority of Ukrainians (61%) support the idea of having only one Orthodox church in Ukraine.
Housing for displaced persons: 40 modular homes installed in Bukovyna
By the end of this year, the village of Chornohuzy in Vyzhnytsia community, Bukovyna, is set to complete the installation of 40 modular homes designated for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Ukrinform launches new project about resilient Ukrainians bringing victory closer
Ukrinform is launching a new project, Nation of the Unconquered, showcasing the resilience and unbroken spirit of the Ukrainian people through real-life stories of each hero featured.
Over 800 people applied to MoD recruitment centers over past week
A total of 20,954 Ukrainian citizens have applied to the Ukrainian army recruitment centers, including 804 over the past week.
14 October 2024
Ukraine investigating more than 200 cases of war crimes against environment - Hrynchuk
The Prosecutor General's Office is currently engaged in the investigation of 209 criminal proceedings on war crimes against the environment of Ukraine, 14 of which have been preliminarily classified as "ecocide".
Environment Minister announces damage costs of polluting Seym, Desna rivers
The environmental damage caused by pollution of the Seym and Desna Rivers in Sumy and Chernihiv regions exceeds UAH 530 million.
Russia’s damage to Ukraine’s environment estimated at over UAH 2.6T – Ministry of Environment
As of September 2024, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has resulted in over 6,000 documented environmental crimes, with estimated damages reaching UAH 2.6-2.7 trillion.
KIIS: Zelensky is trusted by 59% of Ukrainians, distrusted by 37%
Currently, 59% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky, 37% do not.
Recruitment Center comments on raid after ‘Okean Elzy’ concert
Notification and checks of military registration documents have been ongoing since the enactment of the Law of Ukraine on mobilization due to the introduction of martial law in the country.
13 October 2024
Kharkiv children create painting in metro station for Artist’s Day
In Kharkiv, in the lobby of the ‘Constitution Square’ metro station, students from the Repin Art School created a collaborative painting to celebrate Artist’s Day. Additionally, an exhibition of artworks by students from the city’s art schools, who are currently abroad, was opened.
Training, E-IDs, and bonuses: new features coming to the Army+ app
The next version of the Army+ app will feature training modules, and later, an electronic military ID, along with social services and bonuses from businesses.
Ukraine to switch to winter time for last time on night of October 27
Ukraine will turn the clocks back for the last time on the night of 27 October to permanently adopt winter hours.
Expert on corruption in MSEC: issue lies in legislation allowing for abuse
The problem of corruption within the Medical-Social Expert Commission (MSEC) stems from legislation that enables abuse by those seeking bribes.
Nobel Prize winner refraining from press conference over ongoing wars
Han Kang, a novelist who became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in literature, decided to not hold a press conference out of respect for those affected by ongoing wars, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
12 October 2024
Russian propaganda intensifies efforts to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine – CCD
Currently, the Russian propaganda has intensified efforts to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine.
Expert reflects on circumstances on which wartime military discharge depends
Among the circumstance on which the issue of military discharge under martial law depends is whether the new draft capacity and battlefield developments allow it.
Ukraine to raise murder of Roshchyna on all international platforms – MP
The Ukrainian state will inform about the murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina by Russians on all international platforms.
Ukraine seeing upward trend regarding crypto savings - anti-graft watchdog
Cryptocurrencies are becoming a more common type of savings, similar to cash or funds in bank accounts.
Zelenska's Foundation restores stadium in Hostomel
Ahead of the Hero City Hostomel’s Day in Kyiv region, Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and her Foundation team visited the newly restored Hostomel Central Stadium, which was damaged during the Russian occupation in 2022.
Head of NACP announces timeline for repeat verification of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Head’s Declaration
The repeat verification of the declaration of the head of Khmelnytskyi's Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC) will follow a standard procedure lasting up to 120 days.
Poland will not back down in Volyn tragedy issue - Sikorski
Warsaw will not "back down" in the Volyn tragedy issue, since the dignified burial of Polish citizens is not a political demand, but a Christian duty.
11 October 2024
Ukrainian, German culture ministers discuss restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage
Ukrainian Culture and Strategic Communications Minister Mykola Tochytskyi and German Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Minister of State Claudia Roth have discussed the preservation and restoration of Ukraine's cultural heritage affected by Russian aggression.
Ukrainian media urge world to respond to murder of journalist Roshchyna in Russia
Ukrainian journalists and media professionals have issued a statement calling on international organizations to take urgent action following the murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity.
Almost 4.2 million Ukrainian granted temporary protection in EU
As of August 31, nearly 4.2 million people who fled Ukraine as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had the status of temporary protection in the EU.
Russia prosecuting 50 Ukrainians for 'participation in Crimean Tatar battalion' - human rights activists
Russia has detained 50 Ukrainian citizens since 2014 for their "participation in the Noman Celebicihan Battalion," including 31 in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region after February 24, 2022.
10 October 2024
Ukraine’s Ministry of Health receives over 3,000 complaints about medical-social expertise commissions – Minister
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received more than 3,000 complaints concerning the operations of medical-social expertise commissions (MSECs).