Ukraine delivers last batch of humanitarian aid to Lithuania – MFA
Ukraine has successfully delivered the last batch of humanitarian aid to the Republic of Lithuania.
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Orthodox Church of Ukraine launches own app
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine has launched its own mobile application, "My Church."
Stefanishyna: Ratification and implementation of Istanbul Convention should be Ukraine’s success story
The Cabinet of Ministers has already taken some steps to get the Verkhovna Rada to make a conscious decision to ratify the Istanbul Convention.
Almost 140,000 couples get married in Ukraine this year
Almost 140,000 couples got married in Ukraine in January-August 2021, the Ministry of Justice wrote on its Facebook page.
Ukraine going through most difficult stage of achieving gender equality - Stefanishyna
Ukraine is currently going through the most difficult stage of achieving gender equality, which is to overcome domestic violence, ensure a barrier-free environment and provide access to jobs, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna has said.
Ukraine extending validity of COVID certificates to 365 days
The Cabinet of Ministers has issued a decree extending the validity of the international and domestic COVID certificate from 180 days to 365 days since the last jab.
Kyiv reports 441 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 441 new coronavirus cases on September 14, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Nearly 142,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Ukraine on Sept 14
A total of 141,976 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine on September 14, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health officials confirm 4,640 new daily cases, marking rise
As of September 14, Ukraine’s health authorities recorded 4,640 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours.
14 September 2021
COVID-19 vaccine does not protect against influenza – Public Health Center
Vaccination against COVID-19 does not protect against influenza, Olena Levchenko, a specialist from the immunization department at Ukraine's Public Health Center, has told Ukrinform.
UNESCO: Russia has appropriated over 4,000 monuments in Crimea, exports art artifacts
The human rights situation in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol temporarily occupied by Russia continues to deteriorate, and UNESCO World Heritage sites and other cultural sites are being treated barbarically and looted by the occupation authorities.
Ukraine will not make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory – PM Shmyhal
The government is not planning the introduction of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 in Ukraine, but will motivate people to get vaccinated, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukrainian PM not ruling repeated vaccination against COVID-19 in 2022
Repeated vaccination against COVID-19 in Ukraine is likely to be done next year, so it is important to vaccinate the country's entire adult population by the end of this year so as not to combine the two processes.
Ukraine to launch app to track contacts of COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Health will strengthen the efforts to track contacts of COVID-19 patients.
Health ministry bracing for another COVID wave: almost 39,000 beds already deployed
In Ukraine, nearly 250 hospitals will be providing medical care for COVID-19 patients, with almost 39,000 having been readies for the first wave.
National Commission for UNESCO, Association of Ukrainian Cities sign memorandum of cooperation
The National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO and the Association of Ukrainian Cities have signed a memorandum of cooperation, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Belgium transfers to Ukraine research vessel for monitoring of Black and Azov seas
A solemn ceremony of handing over to Ukraine the Belgica research hydrographic vessel, which will be assigned a different name and will fly the Ukrainian flag, took place at a naval base in Zeebrugge.
Kyiv reports 412 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Kyiv city recorded 412 new coronavirus cases on September 13, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
U.S. provides $90,000 for renovation of children's rehabilitation facility in Kyiv
The United States European Command (EUCOM) has provided $90,000 in humanitarian assistance for the reconstruction of a children's rehabilitation facility in Kyiv.
Jewish community in Ukraine decries claims of COVID-19 outbreak among Hasidim pilgrims returning from Uman
The United Jewish Community of Ukraine has denied media reports of the alleged mass cases of COVID-19 among Hasidim pilgrims who had visited Ukraine’s Uman for this year’s Rosh Hashanah.
UWC congratulates Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain on their 75th anniversary
The Ukrainian World Congress and UWC President Paul Grod expressed their sincere congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, which is one of the founders of the UWC and its active member.
Belgium transfers to Ukraine research vessel for monitoring of Black and Azov seas
A solemn ceremony of handing over to Ukraine the Belgica research hydrographic vessel, which will be assigned a different name and will fly the Ukrainian flag, took place at a naval base in Zeebrugge.
First Lady: Ukraine to open 28 new shelters for victims of domestic violence
A total of 28 new shelters for victims of domestic violence will be opened across Ukraine this year, along with daycare centers and an emergency response service.
Government imposes new quarantine restrictions in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on September 13 approved amendments to Resolution No. 1236, which introduce new quarantine restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Ukrainian Health Ministry's press service has said.
Poll: More than 50% of Ukrainians do not support mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
More than 50% of Ukrainians do not support the idea of introducing compulsory vaccination against COVID-19 for the entire adult population of the country.
Over 135,000 Ukrainians get COVID-19 shots on Sept 13
A total of 135,223 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine on September 13, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 3,332 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 3,332 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
13 September 2021
Ombudsperson received more than 41,000 human rights complaints this year
In January-August 2021, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova received 41,566 complaints about human rights violations, which is 34% more than in the same period last year, according to the Office of the Ombudsperson.
Ukraine's Tanu Muino wins MTV VMA’s video of the year with “Montero” for Lil Nas X
Ukrainian director Tanu Muino has won this year’s MTA VMA with her video for Montero by Lil Nas X as video of the year.