Ukraine to launch app to track contacts of COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Health will strengthen the efforts to track contacts of COVID-19 patients.
Society and Culture
Health ministry bracing for another COVID wave: almost 39,000 beds already deployed
In Ukraine, nearly 250 hospitals will be providing medical care for COVID-19 patients, with almost 39,000 having been readies for the first wave.
National Commission for UNESCO, Association of Ukrainian Cities sign memorandum of cooperation
The National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO and the Association of Ukrainian Cities have signed a memorandum of cooperation, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Belgium transfers to Ukraine research vessel for monitoring of Black and Azov seas
A solemn ceremony of handing over to Ukraine the Belgica research hydrographic vessel, which will be assigned a different name and will fly the Ukrainian flag, took place at a naval base in Zeebrugge.
Kyiv reports 412 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Kyiv city recorded 412 new coronavirus cases on September 13, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
U.S. provides $90,000 for renovation of children's rehabilitation facility in Kyiv
The United States European Command (EUCOM) has provided $90,000 in humanitarian assistance for the reconstruction of a children's rehabilitation facility in Kyiv.
Jewish community in Ukraine decries claims of COVID-19 outbreak among Hasidim pilgrims returning from Uman
The United Jewish Community of Ukraine has denied media reports of the alleged mass cases of COVID-19 among Hasidim pilgrims who had visited Ukraine’s Uman for this year’s Rosh Hashanah.
UWC congratulates Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain on their 75th anniversary
The Ukrainian World Congress and UWC President Paul Grod expressed their sincere congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, which is one of the founders of the UWC and its active member.
Belgium transfers to Ukraine research vessel for monitoring of Black and Azov seas
A solemn ceremony of handing over to Ukraine the Belgica research hydrographic vessel, which will be assigned a different name and will fly the Ukrainian flag, took place at a naval base in Zeebrugge.
First Lady: Ukraine to open 28 new shelters for victims of domestic violence
A total of 28 new shelters for victims of domestic violence will be opened across Ukraine this year, along with daycare centers and an emergency response service.
Government imposes new quarantine restrictions in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on September 13 approved amendments to Resolution No. 1236, which introduce new quarantine restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Ukrainian Health Ministry's press service has said.
Poll: More than 50% of Ukrainians do not support mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
More than 50% of Ukrainians do not support the idea of introducing compulsory vaccination against COVID-19 for the entire adult population of the country.
Over 135,000 Ukrainians get COVID-19 shots on Sept 13
A total of 135,223 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine on September 13, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 3,332 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 3,332 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
13 September 2021
Ombudsperson received more than 41,000 human rights complaints this year
In January-August 2021, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova received 41,566 complaints about human rights violations, which is 34% more than in the same period last year, according to the Office of the Ombudsperson.
Ukraine's Tanu Muino wins MTV VMA’s video of the year with “Montero” for Lil Nas X
Ukrainian director Tanu Muino has won this year’s MTA VMA with her video for Montero by Lil Nas X as video of the year.
Ukraine's Tanu Muino wins MTV VMA’s video of the year with “Montero” for Lil Nas X
Ukrainian director Tanu Muino has won this year’s MTA VMA with her video for Montero by Lil Nas X as video of the year.
Ukrainian-language hotline for tourists now available in Egypt
The Ukrainian-language hotline in Egypt has been introduced for Ukrainian tourists to help in emergencies, according to the Ukrainian Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Ukraine planning to open new checkpoints on Ukrainian-Polish border
Ukraine is planning to open three-four new checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border in Lviv and Volyn regions, as well as on the border with Poland and Slovakia in Zakarpattia region.
Ukraine reports 1,205 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,205 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
11 September 2021
Ukraine boasts of new daily vaccination record of over 183,000 doses
Ukrainian medics over the past day, September 10, administered 183,527 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health officials record 3,869 new daily cases
In the past day, 3,869 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Ukraine.
10 September 2021
Fifth International Creative Ukraine Forum to be held on Sept 23-24
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine will hold the fifth annual International Creative Ukraine Forum with the support of USAID Competitive Economy Program and Transformation Communications Activity.
How Russia “ground down” Ukrainians
Russia's narrative of its own national diversity and peaceful coexistence of languages and cultures is not quite consistent with reality
Liashko: 12.5M COVID-19 vaccine doses available in Ukraine
Currently 12.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are available in Ukraine, according to Health Minister Viktor Liashko.
Kyiv reports 406 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 406 new coronavirus cases on September 9, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Vaccination to help prevent fourth wave of COVID-19 – Shmyhal
The increase in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine is an extremely serious signal and it is necessary to convince the population to get vaccinated in order to prevent a fourth wave of the disease.
It was a dream to open Ukrainian House in Washington - Ukraine's ambassador to U.S.
The opening of the Ukrainian House in Washington during the official visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States on September 1 was a dream of Ukrainian diplomats and has been actively discussed since 1991-1992, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has said in an interview with Suspilne News.
Two Ukrainians evacuated to Doha on first commercial flight from Kabul
Two Ukrainians -- a mother and her child -- have been evacuated from Afghanistan on the first commercial flight from Kabul International Airport since the Taliban seized power in the country, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko has told Ukrinform.