Kyiv tourist numbers continue to grow
In January-June 2017, almost 700,000 foreign tourists visited Kyiv, which is 5% higher compared with the pre-crisis period in 2013.
Society and Culture
US sees Chiygoz's imprisonment as politically motivated
The United States condemns Russia's verdict against deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Akhtem Chiygoz, Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert has said.
13.09.2017
Number of registered unemployed decreased by 12% - State Statistics
The number of registered unemployed in Ukraine as of September 1, 2017 totaled 321 thousand, which is 12% less (44 thousand people), compared with the same period in 2016, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine reports.
Apple Watch 3 promo shot in Kyiv. Video
A promo video of brand new Apple Watch 3 has been shot in the premises of the Kyiv central railway station.
Migrant flow through Ukraine grew by 26% in 2017 - Border Guard Service
The number of illegal migrants in Ukraine, who are seeking to enter the EU, has grown by 26% in 2017, according to spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service Oleh Slobodian.
12.09.2017
Little progress observed in probe into Sheremet's killing - UN
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is concerned about the lack of progress in investigating the murder of journalist Pavlo Sheremet.
EU launches website on pro-Kremlin disinformation
The European Union has upgraded a website containing the latest news and analysis of pro-Kremlin disinformation, the European External Action Service (EEAS) has told an Ukrinform correspondent in Brussels.
Tourist flow to Ukraine increases by almost 9% for first half of year
In January-June 2017, 6.3 million foreign tourists visited Ukraine, which is by 8.7% more than in the same period last year.
10,225 people killed in Donbas conflict - UN
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 34,766 conflict-related casualties in Ukraine among civilians, Ukrainian armed forces and members of the armed groups from April 14, 2014 to August 15, 2017.
Hungary complains to OSCE, UN, EU due to Ukrainian law on education
Hungary has appealed to international organizations due to the Ukrainian law on education, which, it thinks, violates the rights of national minorities, Radio Liberty has reported.
Government intends to increase film production spending in 2018 – Vice PM Rozenko
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to increase funds in the 2018 national budget for film production, Vice Prime Minister Pavlo Rozenko has said.
Foreign Minister Klimkin: Ukraine to further develop minority languages
Ukraine will continue to ensure the development of minority languages in the state.
Russia requested to provide documents on health of Ukrainian Hryb
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to request medical documents from Russia concerning the current state of health of Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb, his lawyer, Yevhenia Zakrevska, has said.
EU calls on Russia to free Chiygoz and Umerov
The European Union has called on Russia to release Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis Akhtem Chiygoz and drop charges from another deputy chairman of the organization, Ilmi Umerov, according to a statement made by the spokesperson for the EU foreign policy chief.