Second Honorary Consulate of Ukraine opens in Denmark
The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine opens in the city of Outrup, Southern Denmark.
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Ukraine reports 14,496 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 14,496 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 772,760, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
02 December 2020
About 3% of Ukraine’s population have already had COVID-19
According to the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, about 3% of the population of Ukraine have already had COVID-19.
Ministry for Veterans' Affairs, Ukrainian Esports Federation to launch joint projects
The Ministry for Veterans' Affairs of Ukraine and the NGO All-Ukrainian Organization "Ukrainian Esports Federation” (UESF) have agreed on cooperation in the field of e-sports, the press service of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs reports.
Ukraine approves artificial intelligence development plan until 2030
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Concept of Artificial Intelligence Development in Ukraine and instructed the Ministry of Digital Transformation to elaborate a plan for the concept’s implementation within three months.
Over half of Ukrainians ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Some 55% of Ukrainians are ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if the vaccine is free, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Autumn 2020 becomes warmest in Kyiv in past 140 years
The autumn of 2020 has turned out to be the warmest in Kyiv since 1881, according to data provided by the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi.
Four schools remain closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19
Four schools have been closed in Kyiv city due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 40% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds the lead in the approval rating of politicians, with 44% of Ukrainians who trust him, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Kyiv reports 1,735 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,735 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 72,277, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv to reopen for visitors
In December 2020, St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv will reopen for visitors after almost five years of restoration works.
Ukraine, Finland to continue cooperation on education reform
Acting Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Serhiy Shkarlet and Minister of Education of Finland Li Andersson agreed to continue cooperation in reforming Ukraine’s education sector.
Over half of Ukrainians support New Year lockdown
Some 58% of Ukrainians support the possible introduction of a coronavirus lockdown during the New Year holidays, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Ukraine reports 13,141 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 13,141 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 758,264, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
01 December 2020
Ukraine’s PM meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
The granting of the Tomos of Autocephaly opened new prospects for a more harmonious development of Christianity in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s PM meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
The granting of the Tomos of Autocephaly opened new prospects for a more harmonious development of Christianity in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s healthcare sector needs UAH 296B – Stepanov
Ukraine’s healthcare sector will require UAH 296 billion in 2021, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
UIA to launch Kyiv - Delhi flight on December 4
The Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch Kyiv - Delhi flight on December 4.
Bukovel resort plans to open ski season in early December despite pandemic
The Bukovel ski resort in the Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region, is planning to launch a ski season on December 4-6, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kyiv records highest daily number of coronavirus cases since pandemic began
Kyiv has confirmed 1,799 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 72,277, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Stepanov says why weekend lockdown did not work as planned
In order to see the results, lockdown measures must be observed, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence rate of COVID-19
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 1.
MP from Servant of People faction says whether Ukraine will halt air service in case of lockdown
In the event that a full lockdown is introduced in Ukraine, international flights will not be canceled, however, restrictions on domestic flights are not excluded, MP from the Servant of the People faction Yuriy Kamelchuk told Apostrophe news site.
Ukraine reports 12,498 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 12,498 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 745,123, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
30 November 2020
Version of Lviv National Opera’s curtain up for auction at Sotheby's
A version of the Parnassus theatrical curtain by Polish artist Henryk Siemiradzki, which has adorned the Lviv National Opera for over a century, goes up for auction at Sotheby's.
Ecumenical Patriarch to visit Ukraine in August 2021
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has confirmed his intention to visit Ukraine next year. The visit is expected to take place in August 2021 and will be dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day.
Only fifth of respondents think Ukraine will be able to cope with COVID-19 on its own
Only a fifth of respondents believe that Ukraine will be able to cope with the coronavirus epidemic without the help of other countries, according to Olha Balakirieva, head of the Social Monitoring Center.
Russian TV presenter banned from entering Ukraine
A news anchor of the Russian TV channel RBC has been banned from entering Ukraine for three years, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has reported.
Russian TV presenter banned from entering Ukraine
A news anchor of the Russian TV channel RBC has been banned from entering Ukraine for three years, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has reported.
Ukraine ranks 29th in COVID-19 death rate in Europe
Ukraine ranks 29th in COVID-19 death rate in Europe as it records 280 coronavirus deaths per 1 million population.
More than 12,500 cases of ARVI and flu recorded in Kyiv
More than 12,500 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) have been recorded in the city of Kyiv, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases
Six schools in Kyiv city have been closed due to a rise in coronavirus cases, 1,137 classes in 289 schools have been transferred to distance learning.
Kyiv reports 1,460 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,460 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 70,478, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence rate of COVID-19
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry as of November 29.
Ukrainians in Rome call on Italian parliament to recognize Holodomor as genocide
The Ukrainian community in Rome has called on the Italian parliament to recognize the artificial famine in Ukraine of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide and to introduce the study of this topic in local schools.
Ukrainians in Rome call on Italian parliament to recognize Holodomor as genocide
The Ukrainian community in Rome has called on the Italian parliament to recognize the artificial famine in Ukraine of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide and to introduce the study of this topic in local schools.
Almost 97,000 people in Ukraine contracted COVID-19 last week - Stepanov
Almost 97,000 people in Ukraine tested positive for COVID-19 last week, which is 7,000 more than the week before, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Razumkov recovers from coronavirus
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov has recovered from COVID-19.
Ukraine reports 9,946 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 9,946 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 732,625, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
28 November 2020
Kyiv reports 1,739 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city reported 1,739 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. Fifteen people died, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Zelensky, his wife honor memory of Holodomor victims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Ukraine reports 16,294 new coronavirus cases
As of November 28, Ukraine has reported 709,701 COVID-19 cases, including 16,294 new coronavirus cases confirmed in past 24 hours.
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor Memorial Day
On Saturday, November 28, Ukraine commemorates Holodomor Memorial Day.
27 November 2020
Klitschko will ask not to close subway in case of complete lockdown
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko will ask not to stop public transport and subway in Kyiv if a complete lockdown is introduced across the country.
Ukraine updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of November 27, 2020.
Six schools in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases
Six schools in Kyiv city have been closed due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 13,000 couples get married in Kyiv during quarantine
Since March this year, 13,604 couples have got married in Kyiv.
Kyiv reports 1,520 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,520 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 65,539, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Kyiv regions
As of November 27, the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Kyiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Stepanov: Ukrainians will be notified of lockdown 7-10 days before it starts
Ukrainians will be notified of the introduction of lockdown in the country 7-10 days before it starts.
Ukraine reports 16,218 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 16,218 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 693,407, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
26 November 2020
Minister Tkachenko: Ukraine can be proud of level of tolerance in religious sphere
Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko believes that Ukraine can be proud of the level of tolerance that exists in the country’s religious sphere.
Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Zaporizhzhia regions
As of November 26, the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Kvien: Ensuring gender equality in public authorities is challenge both for US and Ukraine
The representation of women in middle management is roughly the same in the United States and Ukraine, while ensuring gender equality at the highest levels of public authorities and business is a challenge for both countries.
Carpathian region in danger due to deforestation - UN
The Carpathian region is in real danger, including due to illegal deforestation and climate change, according to Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme Inger Andersen.
Russia violating Convention on the Rights of the Child in occupied Crimea - human rights defenders
Ukraine must react to the fact that Russia militarizes children in Crimea, thus violating several articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Kyiv reports 1,399 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,399 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 64,019, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
UIA plane crash: Iran plans to allocate EUR 200 M for compensations
The Government of Iran intends to pay EUR 200 million in compensation to the families of the UIA plane crash victims.
Ministry for Reintegration: About 1.5 mln IDPs registered in Ukraine
A total of 1,458,737 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea have been registered in Ukraine as of November 24.