Powerful magnetic storm will cover Earth - storm will last for several days
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a powerful magnetic storm is approaching the Earth due to solar flares.
Society and Culture
10 May 2024
UN: At least 129 civilians killed, 574 wounded in April as result of Russian attacks in Ukraine
According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, at least 129 civilians were killed and 574 others were injured in April as a result of hostilities.
Nearly 60% of Ukrainians think democratic system more important to their country than strong leader
Most Ukrainians believe that Ukraine is a democratic state, but compared to previous years they have changed their opinion and think that a democratic system is more important to Ukraine than a strong leader.
Number of refugees from Ukraine is decreasing in Estonia
Over the past six months, the number of Ukrainian refugees in Estonia has begun to decline.
09 May 2024
In Berlin, Ukrainians honor memory of compatriots, victims of World War II
A commemoration event for over 10 million Ukrainians who sacrificed their lives liberating Europe from Nazism was held on the site of a former factory in Berlin where Ukrainian women were engaged in forced labor during World War II.
08 May 2024
4.2 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU – Eurostat
As of March 31, 2024, 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, had temporary protection status in the EU.
‘’Never Again?’’ How false conclusions from the Second World War brought the attack on Ukraine closer
In order to summarize the conclusions that the Western world made after the Second World War, two words are enough: ‘’Never again.’’
Ukrainian culture presented in Washington, DC
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States and the Ukrainian community took part in the annual PassportDC2024 festival, which this year brought together more than 60 foreign embassies.
Ukrainian art, fashion event to be held in Cannes
On May 19, during the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, the UKRAINIANFASHION FILM FESTIVALwill be held – a charity night dedicated to Ukrainian culture, beauty, and fashion.
07 May 2024
Ukrainian diplomats and community commemorate victims of Mauthausen camp in Austria
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Austria Vasyl Khymynets, together with the staff of the embassy, the diplomatic corps of the host country, representatives of the clergy and the Ukrainian community, took part in the annual ceremony of commemoration of those tortured in the Mauthausen death camp.
Russian aggression leaves 1,062 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 1,062 monuments of cultural heritage have been damaged or destroyed.
Estonia designates Moscow Patriarchate as institution backing Russian aggression
On Monday, May 6, the Parliament of Estonia (Rijgikogu) adopted a statement condemning the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate and declaring it an institution that supports Russia’s military aggression.
Ukraine upgrades vaccine storage equipment thanks to World Bank project
As part of the project Emergency response to COVID-19 and vaccination in Ukraine, financed by the World Bank, a systematic replacement of vaccine storage equipment has begun in Ukraine across all regions.
06 May 2024
Russia must answer for destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage – Karandieiev
Russia must be held accountable not only for its aggression against Ukraine but also for the destruction of the country's cultural heritage, Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev said.
Ukrainian church leader backs call for all-for-all POW swap with Russia
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, supported the call by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
In Netherlands, Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and volunteers assemble drones for AFU
In the Netherlands, Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and volunteers are assembling drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
05 May 2024
Eurovision 2024 kicks off in Malmö
The opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place in the Swedish city of Malmö on Sunday, May 5.
Pope greets Christians on Easter, urges them not to forget about Ukraine
Pope Francis has greeted Eastern-rite Christians who celebrate Easter on May 5 and called on them not to forget about Ukraine.
Ecumenical Patriarch calls on Ukraine, Russia to swap POWs
During the Easter service overnight Sunday, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called for the all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia.
Perinatal center in Kherson receives modern medical equipment
Thanks to benefactors, the perinatal center in Kherson has received modern medical equipment.
04 May 2024
Ukrainian POW sentenced in Russia to 18 years in prison for serving with Azov Regiment
In Rostov-on-Don, the Southern District Military Court sentenced a captured Ukrainian man, Vladyslav Plahotnyk, to 18 years in a top security penal colony.
Ukraine commemorates victims of Ebensee death camp in Austria
Diplomats from the Permanent Representation of Ukraine to international organizations in Vienna and their spouses on Saturday commemorated the fallen Ukrainians and other prisoners of the Ebensee concentration camp.
Over 30 Ukrainian media representatives remain in Russian captivity – Karandieiev
Thirty-two Ukrainian media representatives remain in Russian captivity, and negotiations are underway to bring them back to Ukraine as soon as possible.
Russia's actions against infants in occupied Luhansk region considered genocide - ISW
In the hospitals of the Luhansk region temporarily occupied by Russia, mothers are threatened with their newborns being taken from them if neither parent can prove that they hold Russian citizenship, which violates Article II(d) of the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide.
Ukraine climbs 18 spots in global press freedom ranking
Ukraine this year moved up 18 places to 61st out of 180 countries in the global press freedom ranking.
Ukrainians took part in parade in Yokohama
In Japan, the Ukrainian community joined the annual international parade in Yokohama, which is a twin city of Odesa, with thousands of people.
03 May 2024
EU triples support fund for Ukrainian scientists
The European Commission has decided to triple the support fund for Ukrainian scientists and allocate €4.5 million to continue research projects with their participation.
Consulate in Antalya hosted meeting with leaders of Ukrainian communities
The Consulate of Ukraine in Antalya hosted a meeting with leaders of Ukrainian communities and activists of the consular district, during which many issues of concern to Ukrainians in Turkey were raised.
Teenage boy and his family evacuated from temporarily occupied community of Kherson region
A 16-year-old boy and his family were evacuated from a temporarily occupied community in the Kherson region.