Bad Roads longlisted for Oscars' Best International Feature Film
Bad Roads by Ukrainian director Natalka Vorozhbyt was included in the longlist for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Society and Culture
Russia’s official websites drivers of propaganda wave on possible “Russian invasion” - expert
The ongoing wave of Kremlin propaganda in the context of a possible invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine is stronger than it was earlier this spring, while Russia’s official websites are its main drivers.
Metadata analysis vital in exposing disinformation sources, routes - U.S. expert
To combat disinformation more effectively, it is necessary to identify and expose those spreading it rather than address the targeted audiences.
Ukraine’s population aging, only 18% children - minister
There are currently 7 million underage persons living in Ukraine, which is just 18% of the total population.
Ukraine reports 9,371 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 9,371 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
07 December 2021
NATO Assistant Secretary General: Safe and democratic Ukraine is key to Euro-Atlantic security
The main goal of strategic communications must be a successful and prosperous Ukraine as a safe and democratic Ukraine is the key to Euro-Atlantic security.
Important for Ukraine to have own positive narratives - minister
It is important for Ukraine to spread its own positive narratives because countering disinformation through counter-narratives is not always an efficient measure to take.
More than 40,000 children in Ukraine vaccinated against COVID-19
In Ukraine, more than 40,000 children over the age of 12 have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health chief vows no additional quarantine bans on New Year’s holiday
The authorities in Ukraine have no intention to strengthen coronavirus-related restrictions on New Year’s eve.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Authorities confirm 8,655 new cases in past 24 hours
As of the morning of Tuesday, 8,655 new daily cases were detected across Ukraine.
06 December 2021
Ukraine's First Lady proposes introducing food culture lessons in schools
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, is urging communities to hold food culture classes in schools to raise a healthy generation.
Kyiv, eight regions to be out of "red" quarantine zone starting Dec 7
The State Commission for Emergencies has approved a decision to lift the red-level quarantine restrictions off the City of Kyiv, as well as eight regions across Ukraine: Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Luhansk, Lviv, Odesa, Rivne, and Kherson.
Ievgen Klopotenko, Ukraine’s star chef
I seek to change menus for hospitals, penitentiary facilities, and army
Health Ministry: Omicron strain has not yet been detected in Ukraine
As of December 6, the new COVID strain Omicron has not been detected in Ukraine.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health authorities say 38% fully vaccinated
In Ukraine, 40% of the population has already received at least one vaccine jab for COVID-19 in 16 regions. Across the country, 38% of the population has been fully vaccinated.
Kyiv records 704 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 704 new coronavirus cases on December 5, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Zelensky thanks Ukrainian soldiers, veterans on Armed Forces Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated military servicemen on Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian brands present their products at Export Gateway to Africa exhibition in Istanbul
Leading Ukrainian food producers took part in the international exhibition Export Gateway to Africa, which took place in Istanbul on December 2-4.
Kyiv city, 18 regions remain in red zone of COVID-19 restrictions
As of December 6, Kyiv city and 18 regions of Ukraine are in the red zone of epidemiological danger of COVID-19 spread, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 4,478 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 4,478 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, on December 5, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
04 December 2021
Ukraine reports 13,206 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 13,206 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, on December 3, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
03 December 2021
Twelve journalists among 120 Kremlin prisoners, rights activists stress
Civic journalism is a new phenomenon, a response to the destruction of freedom of speech in Crimea. Regular residents-turned-journalists who started covering the situation of the occupied Crimea for the media have been facing persecution and attacks. Currently, there are 12 journalists out of 120 political prisoners held behind bars in Russian prisons.
Ukraine climbs 15 spots in global broadband speed ranking
Ukraine has jumped from 92nd to 77th place in the world ranking of Internet speed, according to a study conducted by the consulting agency Cable.co.uk.
Digital Transformation Ministry signs memorandum with Association of Open Cities
The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the association of local self-government bodies “Association of Open Cities” signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of regional digitalization and digital transformation of territorial communities, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Government portal.
Nine regions may leave red zone of COVID-19 restrictions next week
Nine regions of Ukraine may leave the red zone of COVID-19 restrictions next week.
Fedorov thanks Switzerland for supporting digitalization in Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov has thanked his Swiss partners for supporting digitalization in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the ministry’s press service.
Ukraine reports 13,777 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 13,777 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, on December 2, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
02 December 2021
Shmyhal announces launch of Ukrainian National Center for Peacebuilding
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to launch the Ukrainian National Center for Peacebuilding.
Nearly half of Ukrainians against multiple citizenship
Some 48% of Ukrainians are against the idea of introducing dual/multiple citizenship in Ukraine, while 24% support this possibility, according to a poll conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation together with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology from October 22 to November 12.