Kyiv confirms 47 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 2,522 as of May 22, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
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Nearly half of regions in Ukraine not ready to ease coronavirus lockdown
Almost half of the regions in Ukraine are not ready to move to the second stage of coronavirus lockdown relaxations, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported.
Azerbaijan gives Ukraine 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid to counter COVID-19
Azerbaijan has provided Ukraine with 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid to fight against coronavirus, including medical face masks, protective suits, thermometers, disinfectants and other equipment.
Kyiv not ready to move to second stage of quarantine exit – Health Ministry
Kyiv city is not ready to start the second stage of easing quarantine measures from May 22, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 20,148 coronavirus infections, including 442 cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine reported 20,148 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 22, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
21 May 2020
Kyiv public transport to operate as usual from May 23
In Kyiv, above-ground public transport will begin to operate in normal mode from May 23.
Kyiv subway to resume operation from May 25 – Klitschko
The Kyiv subway will reopen on May 25, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 65 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 2,475 as of May 21, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 18,000 people crossed Ukrainian border over past day
Over the past day, May 20, Ukrainian border guards issued exit-entry permits to 18.4 thousand people, including 320 of them arrived in Kyiv by air from Baku and Tel Aviv, according to the State Border Guard Service.
U.S. Embassy staff dress up in embroidered shirts
Employees of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have dressed up in their favorite embroidered shirts on the occasion of Vyshyvanka Day.
Red Cross sends over 19 tonnes of humanitarian aid to occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent 19 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day
Today, on the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians traditionally celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, the day of the national embroidered shirt.
Ukraine reports 476 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine confirmed 19,706 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 21, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
20 May 2020
Ukraine reopens 66 checkpoints on borders with Poland and three more countries
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution that provides for the reopening of 66 checkpoints on the borders with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova.
Ukrainian government introduces adaptive lockdown until June 22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision introducing an adaptive coronavirus lockdown until June 22, while the second stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions will begin on May 22, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
President announces new program to support pensioners aged 75+
The Ukrainian government is developing a program to support pensioners aged 75 and older.
Language issue in Ukraine is far-fetched – president
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the language issue in Ukraine is far-fetched.
President hopes for fair verdict in Handziuk case
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that a court will pass a fair verdict in the case of Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk.
Kyiv reports 51 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 2,410 as of May 20, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Medics fighting COVID-19 to get 300% increase in salaries this week – Zelensky
All medics working with COVID-19 patients in Ukraine will receive a 300% increase in salaries this week.
Divers cleaning Sea of Azov bottom in Kyrylivka
Divers of the emergency rescue team of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are cleaning the bottom of the Sea of Azov in the resort town of Kyrylivka, Zaporizhia region, before the start of the holiday season, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Divers cleaning Sea of Azov bottom in Kyrylivka
Divers of the emergency rescue team of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are cleaning the bottom of the Sea of Azov in the resort town of Kyrylivka, Zaporizhia region, before the start of the holiday season, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Cultural industry may resume work from July 1 – acting minister
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to allow the cultural industry to resume work at the last stage of lifting quarantine restrictions, from July 1.
Ukraine reports 354 coronavirus cases in past 24 hours, taking total to 19,230
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 19,230 on May 20, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
19 May 2020
Kyiv preparing to open subway
Kyiv is preparing for the opening of the subway, with special markings being applied at stations to remind passengers of the need to keep their distance, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Lockdown in Ukraine could be extended until June 22 - Liashko
Lockdown in Ukraine could be extended until June 22, Ukraine's Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko has said.
Kyiv city reports 38 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 2,359 as of May 19, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 48,000 citizens forced to leave occupied Crimea since 2014
Since 2014, more than 48,000 citizens have been forced to leave the occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Ukraine reports 260 new cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 18,876 on May 19, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
18 May 2020
Ukraine not to resume water supply to occupied Crimea – Reznikov
Ukraine can resume water supply to Crimea only after de-occupation of the peninsula.
Some 500 apartments for Crimean Tatars to be built in Kherson region – Zelensky
In Kherson region, 500 apartments for displaced persons from Crimea will be built.
European Commission: Crimean Tatars suffer oppression and persecutions on occupied peninsula
The deportation of Crimean Tatars, which took place 76 years ago, is a very sad and tragic page in history, which has gained new development after the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.
Allowances to doctors fully paid in 14 regions
Fourteen regions in Ukraine have already paid all allowances of up to 300% for March to doctors working with patients with the coronavirus COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases in Kyiv grow to 2,321– Klitschko
Kyiv city confirmed a total of 2,321 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 18, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
PM Shmyhal: Crimean Tatars made significant contribution to destruction of Soviet evil empire
Crimes against the indigenous people of Crimea and brutal trials in 1944 did not break the freedom-loving people.
Ukraine already conducted more than 200,000 PCR tests - Liashko
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Ukraine has conducted 227,000 PCR tests, according to Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko.
Health Minister Stepanov says he will sign decree on mass EIA testing today
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has confirmed that today he will sign an order on mass EIA (enzyme immunoassay) testing, which help detect antibodies to the coronavirus infection COVID-19.
Ukraine confirms 18,616 cases of coronavirus
Ukraine reported 18,616 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 18, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine honors victims of deportation of Crimean Tatars
Today, May 18, Ukraine honors the victims of deportation of the Crimean Tatar people and marks the Day of Struggle for the Rights of the Crimean Tatar People.
16 May 2020
Ukrainians mark Europe Day
On Saturday, May 16, Ukrainians celebrate Europe Day.
Ukraine reports 528 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 17,858
Ukraine has confirmed 17,858 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 16, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
15 May 2020
Ukraine plans to open 137 new schools by year-end
This year, as part of the Great Construction project, Ukraine plans to construct or overhaul 137 schools, which will begin to work by the end of 2020.
Ukraine informs UN about human rights violations in occupied territories
Ukraine's Deputy Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Ihor Yaremenko and Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Matilda Bogner have discussed Russia's responsibility for armed aggression against Ukraine, the press service of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories has reported.
Kyiv confirms 56 new COVID-19 infections, including 9 cases among medics
Kyiv city confirmed a total of 2,068 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 15, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine marks 30th anniversary of establishment
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov congratulates Ukraine on the 30th anniversary of establishment of its parliament and stresses that the beginning of the work of the Verkhovna Rada was the first step towards the proclamation of Ukraine's independence.
Health Ministry insists on pay rise for healthcare workers from July 1
The Health Ministry of Ukraine initiates an increase in salaries for healthcare workers up to 50% from July 1.
Children's ombudsman proposes banning surrogacy in Ukraine
Ukrainian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Mykola Kuleba has said that surrogacy in Ukraine is unregulated and violates children's rights.
Bukovel resort reopens after lockdown
The Bukovel ski resort in the Carpathians has resumed work for visitors from May 15, the resort's press service has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 483 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 17,330
Ukraine recorded 17,330 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 15, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
14 May 2020
Court places Mykytas under round-the-clock house arrest
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has placed Maksym Mykytas, a former MP and former president of Ukrbud, under round-the-clock house arrest.
Red Cross sends about 80 tonnes of humanitarian aid to residents of occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent 78 tonnes of humanitarian aid to residents of occupied Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Klitschko: Public transport fees to remain unchanged in Kyiv
The Kyiv city authorities have no plans to increase public transport fares, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv confirms 52 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city confirmed 2,012 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 14, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 422 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, taking total to 16,847
Ukraine confirmed 16,847 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 14, according to the Public Health Centre.
13 May 2020
Ukraine reopens pedestrian checkpoint on border with Poland
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has voted in favor of the decision to reopen the Shehyni checkpoint on the border with Poland as a pedestrian crossing for Ukrainians and foreigners, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Kyiv authorities plan to resume ground transport operation after May 22
Kyiv city authorities plan to resume the operation of municipal ground transport in the ordinary course after May 22.
Kyiv reports 30 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, including two deaths
Kyiv city confirmed 1,960 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 13, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
PM: Government imposes no restrictions on Ukrainians’ travels abroad
The information about the alleged imposition of restrictions on travels abroad for Ukrainians is fake.
Health Ministry to approve EIA testing algorithm soon
The Health Ministry will soon approve the algorithm for EIA (enzyme immunoassay) testing, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.