Zelensky wishes Ukrainians a Merry Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Orthodox Christmas and wished them peace.
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Ukraine reports 7,177 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 7,177 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
06 January 2022
Unique wooden church of 17th century restored in western Ukraine
The Descent of the Holy Spirit Church, a unique wooden monument of the 17th century, was restored in Kolochava, Zakarpattia region, within the Great Restoration project.
Booster shot for COVID-19 now available to all adult Ukrainians six months after last jab
A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to all Ukrainians aged 18 and older, six months after the last vaccination.
Unique wooden church of 17th century restored in western Ukraine
The Descent of the Holy Spirit Church, a unique wooden monument of the 17th century, was restored in Kolochava, Zakarpattia region, within the Great Restoration project.
Ukraine’s Parliament may legalize medical cannabis this year
In 2022, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine may adopt a bill on the legalization of medical cannabis, initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Anastasia Mukhina, former “LPR” hostage
They would take me for interrogation twice a week – they wouldn’t beat me with their hands, but throw me against the wall so hard I’d slid down it
Group of Ukrainians stuck in turbulent Kazakhstan after Almaty airport shuts - MFA
A group of Ukrainian nationals couldn’t make it out of Kazakhstan on Wednesday as their Almaty-Kyiv regular flight was canceled after the airport suspended all operations.
U.S. embassy congratulates Ukraine church on third anniversary of autocephaly
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has congratulated the Orthodox Church of Ukraine on the third anniversary of receiving a tomos of autocephaly.
Ukraine church celebrating third anniversary of autocephaly
On January 6 three years ago, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew granted a tomos of autocephaly to the newly established Orthodox Church of Ukraine, thus making it effectively independent of Russia.
Six more countries recognize Ukrainian COVID certificates
New countries joined the EU eHealth Network whose members mutually recognize digital COVID certificates.
Over 4,000 Ukrainians get COVID booster shots on Jan 5
More than 4,000 Ukrainians have received COVID-19 vaccine booster shots over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has said on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 6,632 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 6,632 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
05 January 2022
Ukraine to have enough vaccines to cover revaccination demand - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured the public of the reliability of all vaccines against COVID-19 currently available to Ukrainians and vowed their sufficient amount for revaccination purposes.
COVID-19 in Kyiv: 1,344 new daily cases
In the past 24 hours, 1,344 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
350-year-old trees being destroyed in Foros Park in occupied Crimea
The destruction of relict trees, estimated to be 350 years old, continues in Foros Park, temporarily occupied Crimea.
Go_A’s Shum among three most popular Eurovision songs
Ukraine’s 2021 entry Shum, performed by Go_A ranks third most popular song of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Minister Liashko: Pandemic has proved need for pharmaceutical independence
The state is interested in developing long-term and systematic cooperation with domestic pharmaceutical companies.
Over 102,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 over past day
Some 102,478 people in Ukraine have been vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 4,571 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 4,571 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
04 January 2022
Deputy Marshal of Polish Sejm becomes mentor for journalist convicted in Crimea
As part of the advocacy campaign of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Małgorzata Gosiewska became a mentor for Marlen Asanov, a Crimean citizen journalist illegally convicted by the Russian-occupation authorities.
UKRAINE. Food & History book nominated for prestigious international award
UKRAINE. Food & History book received two nominations at the international Gourmand Awards.
Ukraine announces COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for over-60s
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine authorized COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people above 60 years of age.
SBU blocks 59 cyberattacks on government agencies in Dec 2021
Specialists of the Cyber Security Situation Center of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service thwarted 59 cyberattacks on the information systems of government institutions in December 2021, the SBU's press service has said.
COVID-19 in Kyiv: Klitschko says 364 new daily cases confirmed
In the past 24 hours, 364 coronavirus cases were reported in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Ukraine’s MFA closely follows detention of theater director Lavrenchuk in Italy
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Naples provides consular assistance to Ukrainian theater director Yevhen Lavrenchuk, who was arrested in Italy at the request of Russia, and closely follows the developments.
Over 36,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 over past day
Some 36,289 people in Ukraine have been vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Journalist Tsymbaliuk: I don’t want to become a Kremlin hostage and wait to get swapped
Roman Tsymbaluk, UNIAN news agency’s own correspondent in Russia, who is also the last remaining Ukrainian journalist accredited there, says he decided to leave the country due to personal safety concerns.
Ukraine reports 1,746 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,746 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.