Society and Culture

19.11.2021 14:08

Kyiv records 1,782 new COVID-19 cases

Kyiv city recorded 1,782 new coronavirus cases on November 18, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.

12:37

Sentsov's Rhino wins two awards at Stockholm International Film Festival

Rhino by Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov won two awards at the Stockholm International Film Festival.

10:40

Migration crisis: NSDC warns of possible information provocations targeting Ukraine

Experts with the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine have warned of possible information provocations aimed at redirecting the flow of migrants to the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.

10:31

Kyiv city, 18 regions remain in red zone of COVID-19 restrictions

As of November 19, Kyiv city and 18 regions of Ukraine are the red zone of epidemiological danger, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the Health Ministry of Ukraine.

10:10

UWC calls on int’l community to unite in face of escalating Russian aggression

The World Congress of Ukrainians has called upon the international community to stand united in the face of escalating Russian aggression against Ukraine and the whole European continent, and to take resolute steps to deter the Kremlin’s further attempts to destabilize Europe, shatter the foundations of the EU, and cripple the Trans-Atlantic partnership.https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/news-uwc/stop-russian-aggression/

09:00

COVID-19 in Ukraine: 20,050 new daily cases

Ukraine’s health officials recorded 20,050 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours.

18 November 2021

17:40

Sean Penn meets with Ukrainian military in JFO area

U.S. film director and actor Sean Penn met with Ukrainian service members in the Joint Forces Operation area in the Sea of Azov region.

17:36

Sean Penn meets with Ukrainian military in JFO area

U.S. film director and actor Sean Penn met with Ukrainian service members in the Joint Forces Operation area in the Sea of Azov region.

16:02

Gert-Jan Van den Bergh and Maarten Sanders, Dutch lawyers representing Ukraine's interests in Scythian gold case

After seven years of legal war, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal decided to return the exhibits of an exhibition titled "Crimea – the Golden Island in the Black Sea" to Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation applauded the decision of the Amsterdam court. Dutch lawyers representing Ukraine's interests did not hide their joy and congratulated each other and Ukraine on the victory.

15:49

Almost 84% of educators in Ukraine fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – Shkarlet

Almost 84% of educators in Ukraine have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Education Minister Serhiy Shkarlet.

13:16

Kyiv records 1,483 new COVID-19 cases

Kyiv city recorded 1,483 new coronavirus cases on November 17, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.

12:10

During Maidan shootings, Yanukovych phoned Putin 11 times - prosecutor

The investigation established a connection between the instructions issued by high-ranking officials and the killings of protesters on February 18-20, 2014.

09:04

Ukraine reports 20,591 new COVID-19 cases

Ukraine has recorded 20,591 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.

17 November 2021

16:22

Government allocates UAH 13M for housing for IDPs

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 13 million for housing for internally displaced persons, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said on Telegram.

16:00

Some 36% of Ukrainians not ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Some 46% of Ukrainians have already been vaccinated against COVID-19 (with one or two doses), 16% are ready to do so, and 36% are not ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group on November 10-13, 2021.

14:45

New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations declining in Ukraine - Shmyhal

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said at today’s government meeting.

14:24

Sean Penn arrives in Kyiv to shoot documentary

Hollywood actor and producer Sean Penn has arrived in Ukraine for the first time.

14:00

MFA Ukraine in talks with seven countries outside EU on recognition of digital COVID-certificates - Kuleba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is negotiating the recognition of electronic COVID-certificates with seven countries that are seen as tourist destinations for Ukrainians outside Europe.

13:56

Kyiv schools to reopen on Nov 22 – Klitschko

Kyiv schools will reopen for all pupils from Monday, November 22, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced.

12:40

In "yellow" zone, full vaccination to be mandated for employees– top health official

The Ministry of Health intends to extend the requirement to businesses operating in the yellow zone of quarantine coronavirus restrictions to make sure employees undergo a full vaccination course.

12:16

Kyiv records 1,609 new COVID-19 cases

Kyiv city recorded 1,609 new coronavirus cases on November 16, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.

10:40

Charges pressed against Russia-handled “anti-vaxxers” who aimed to seize power - SBU

Operatives with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) say they have effectively put to a halt the destructive activity of an anti-Ukrainian network, which worked under the guise of an "anti-vaccination" effort, in fact trying to destabilize the socio-political situation in the country.