Surrogacy bill must be amended, Ombudsperson believes
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova says contradictions must be fixed in the bill on surrogacy before it is tabled for a vote.
Society and Culture
Ukraine reports 16,309 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 16,309 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
12 October 2021
Crimean Tatar activist says occupation authorities set to raze his house
A veteran of the Crimean Tatar national movement, Rustem Useinov, has been told to demolish his own house, warned that the local authorities will do it anyway if he does not comply with a court ruling.
Over 123,000 Ukrainians vaccinated for COVID-19 on Oct 11
Some 123,230 people in Ukraine were vaccinated for COVID-19 on October 11, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Kyiv reports 628 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 628 new coronavirus cases on October 11, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Ukreximbank Supervisory Board sacks CEO amid inquiry into assault on journalists
The Supervisory Board of Ukraine’s state-owned Ukreximbank has dismissed Chairman of the Board Yevhen Metsger, who had earlier been charged with the attack on a crew of RFE/RL’s local investigative project Skhemy.
Ukraine reports 11,996 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,996 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
11 October 2021
Court extends house arrest for ex-judge Chaus
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has extended until December 14 the round-the-clock house arrest for Mykola Chaus, a former judge of the Dniprovsky District Court of Kyiv who is suspected of taking a bribe, the court's press service has told Ukrinform.
France tightens entry rules for Ukrainians
From today, France tightens entry rules for Ukrainians.
UWC representative, Ukrainian Institute director discuss priority areas of cooperation
Head of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Mission to Ukraine Serhiy Kasyanchuk met with Director General of the Ukrainian Institute Volodymyr Sheiko on October 8.
New COVID-19 wave in Ukraine began earlier than predicted - Liashko
A new wave of COVID-19 in Ukraine began earlier than predicted, Health Minister Viktor Liashko has told the Voice of America.
Kyiv reports over 200 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
Kyiv city recorded 213 new coronavirus cases on October 10, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Over 7.5M Ukrainians get at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Over 39,000 people in Ukraine were vaccinated for COVID-19 on October 10, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 8,832 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 8,832 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
09 October 2021
Sentsov joins European Film Academy
Ukrainian filmmaker, former Kremlin’s prisoner Oleh Sentsov has become a member of the European Film Academy.
ICC offices may open in Ukraine – human rights activist
Last December, the International Criminal Court completed the preliminary investigation and now its field offices may appear in Ukraine.
Over 148,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Ukraine in past day
On October 8, a total of 148,735 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine.
Ukraine to cooperate with United States to preserve Jewish heritage sites
Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko discussed the preservation of monuments of Jewish cultural and historical heritage with U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain.
Ukraine reports 15,908 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 15,908 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
08 October 2021
Fully vaccinated Ukrainian citizens can enter England from October 11
From October 11, England will add Ukraine to the list of countries and territories with approved proof of vaccination for travel.
Assault on journalists: New notice of suspicion handed over to Ukreximbank head
Ukreximbank Board Chairman Yevhen Metsger, who has been suspended from duties, has been served with new notice of suspicion.
Ukrinform to host EANA General Assembly in Kyiv in 2022
The General Assembly of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), in which Ukraine is represented by Ukrinform, has taken place in Vienna.
Venediktova, CoE representatives discuss human rights violations in occupied Crimea
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova discussed human rights violations in the temporarily occupied Crimea with representatives of the Council of Europe.
Kyiv reports 721 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 721 new coronavirus cases on October 7, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Zelensky signs decree to pardon 31 convicted defenders of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree pardoning 31 convicted defenders of Ukraine, the president's press service has reported.
Over 6M Ukrainians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over six million people in Ukraine have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 16,362 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 16,362 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
07 October 2021
CEO of Tourism Promotion Board: Ukraine is Egypt’s number-one tourism partner
Ukraine has become Egypt’s number-one tourism partner after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tkachenko: Crystal Wall of Crying at Babyn Yar symbolizes memory, life, and death
The Crystal Wall of Crying, a new installation of the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, symbolizes memory, pain, life, and death.