Ukraine gets about 800,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
Ukraine has received about 800,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from Greece, Poland and Lithuania, the Ukrainian Health Ministry's press service has reported on Facebook.
Society and Culture
Border guards detained 189,000 illegal migrants over years of Ukraine’s independence
The State Border Guard Service has detained 189,000 illegal migrants since Ukraine gained its independence in 1991.
Kyiv records 245 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 245 new coronavirus cases on August 18, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Balanutsa, Kuwait National Museum director discuss introduction of Ukrainian-language audio guide
On August 18, Ambassador of Ukraine Oleksandr Balanutsa met with Director of Kuwait National Museum Salman A. Bolnd to discuss the work of the embassy on the introduction of Ukrainian-language audio guide in Kuwaiti museums.
Over 120,000 people get COVID-19 shots in Ukraine on Aug 18
A total of 120,004 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine on Wednesday, August 18, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Cabinet of Ministers changes Ukraine entry rules for foreigners
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed foreigners and stateless persons who have a COVID-19 certificate of vaccination with one or more doses of WHO-approved vaccines, or who have recovered from COVID-19, not to self-isolate after crossing Ukraine's state border.
USAFE Band arrives in Kyiv to participate in events dedicated to Ukraine's independence
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band have arrived in Kyiv to participate in the festive events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
Ukraine reports 1,560 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,560 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,270,226, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
18 August 2021
Crimea Platform website ‘speaks’ English and Crimean Tatar
The Crimea Platform website now speaks English and Crimean Tatar, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has said.
Duda to give Ukraine batch of medical equipment during visit to Kyiv
President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda will hand over a large batch of medical equipment to Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv, according to the Polish Radio.
Kyiv in TOP 100 of World’s Best Cities Report
In 2021, Kyiv significantly improved its position in the World’s Best Cities Report, rising from 139th position to 87th.
Lithuania sends donated AstraZeneca vaccine to Ukraine and Armenia
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) coronavirus vaccine donated by Lithuania was sent by air to Armenia on Tuesday and to Ukraine on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania has reported.
Ukraine plans to vaccinate half of adult population against COVID-19 by year-end
Ukraine is planning to vaccinate half of the adult population against COVID-19 by the end of 2021.
Vinnytsia to host VinTourism forum in September
The VinTourism forum on the development of domestic tourism in Ukraine will take place in Vinnytsia on September 2, Ukrinform reports, referring to information posted on Facebook.
Kyiv reports 181 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv recorded 181 new coronavirus cases on August 17, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page, Ukrinform reports.
State Communication Service joins Microsoft's government security program
The State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine has joined Microsoft's Government Security Program (GSP) in the field of digital transformation and cybersecurity, Ukrinform reports, referring to the state service’s website.
Ukrainian- and English-language audio guides to be launched at 30 Ukrainian cultural attractions
As part of the initiative of First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, a memorandum on the launch of Ukrainian- and English-language audio guides at Ukrainian cultural attractions was signed between the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, the State Agency for Tourism Development and the MEGOGO media service.
Ukrainian- and English-language audio guides to be launched at 30 Ukrainian cultural attractions
As part of the initiative of First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, a memorandum on the launch of Ukrainian- and English-language audio guides at Ukrainian cultural attractions was signed between the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, the State Agency for Tourism Development and the MEGOGO media service.
Ukraine reports 1,447 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,447 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,268,666, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
17 August 2021
Way/Yol project to tell Ukrainians about history and culture of Crimean Tatars
The large-scale Way/Yol project will tell Ukrainians about the centuries-old history and culture of the Crimean Tatar people and the historical ties between mainland Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula.
Activists destroy "Soviet-style" installation in Kyiv center, clash with police
A group of individuals on Tuesday demolished on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes in Kyiv a Soviet-style art installation set up to serve as part of the props for the Independence Day celebrations.
Activists destroy "Soviet-style" installation in Kyiv center, clash with police
A group of individuals on Tuesday demolished on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes in Kyiv a Soviet-style art installation set up to serve as part of the props for the Independence Day celebrations.
Lebanon's Byblos city to organize festive events to mark Ukraine’s independence – embassy
Ambassador of Ukraine to Lebanon Ihor Ostash and Head of Lebanon's Byblos Municipality Wissam Zaarour have agreed to organize festive events in Byblos city to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
Greek president thanks Ukraine for help in fighting wildfires
President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou has thanked 23 countries, including Ukraine, for their help in combating the devastating wildfires that broke out in the country since August 3.
SBU completes anti-terror drill in Uman to ensure peaceful celebration of Rosh Hashanah
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU has conducted in Cherkasy region a scheduled exercise in preparation for the annual celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Kyiv reports 127 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv recorded 127 new coronavirus cases on August 16, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page, Ukrinform reports.
Number of active users of Diia app exceeds 6M – Fedorov
The number of active users of the Diia portal has exceeded 6 million, according to Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.
Over 2B people cross border of Ukraine since 1991 – State Border Guard Service
More than 2 billion people have been allowed to cross the state border of Ukraine since 1991, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Over 123,000 people get COVID-19 shots in Ukraine on Aug 16
A total of 123,637 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine on Monday, August 16, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.