The Pension Fund of Ukraine will automatically determine the right to benefits from January 2025 based on data from the State Tax Service. You need to contact the Pension Fund only if you change your family composition, place of residence or list of services.
Since the beginning of 2025, the number of fires in Ukraine's natural ecosystems has tripled compared to last year. Most fires were recorded in Lviv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions.
The epidemic threshold for SARS has been exceeded in Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Khmelnytsky and Chernivtsi regions. Over 171,000 people fell ill in Ukraine last week, including 104,000 children.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on simplified drug registration and transparent pricing. The new rules provide for price control of medicines and simplified registration of drugs from the EU, the UK and the US.
Singer Emmi will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Laika Party”. One of the authors of the song about the Soviet space dog is Larisa Tormi, a Russian woman living in Ireland.
69% of Ukrainians believe that the suspension of USAID funding will have negative consequences for the country. At the same time, 59% see this as an element of justice due to the ineffectiveness of some projects.
A UNESCO and ICOMOS mission has begun work in Odesa to assess the condition of the city's historic center. Over the past three years, about 170 monuments have been damaged by Russian shelling.
The President of Ukraine said that European security issues should not be discussed with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to stop “infantile talk” and take decisive action to protect the continent.
The Ukrainian army, with 110 brigades, is holding back 220 Russian brigades, which could grow to 250 in 2025. The President warned that without Ukraine, Europe could be completely occupied by Russia.
The appeals court rejected the Trump administration's request to suspend the court order on federal spending. The White House announced that it would continue its fight in court, calling the decision “illegal injunctions.
The President of Ukraine spoke about Donald Trump's determination. Zelenskyy hopes for a strong alliance between Ukraine, the US, and Europe to achieve peace.
Scientists have discovered that trees in paintings by famous artists comply with the mathematical laws of natural branching. The study showed that the parameter α in artworks varies from 1.5 to 2.8, just like in natural trees.
Law enforcers are stepping up counter-sabotage protection of the capital and surrounding areas in the Buchansky district. Documents are being checked, premises and vehicles are being inspected, and traffic restrictions are possible.
Air quality in the capital is deteriorating due to dust accumulation and unfavorable weather conditions. Kyiv residents are advised to close windows, limit their time outside and drink more water.
Danish military intelligence has published an assessment of threats from Russia in the coming years. Under the worst-case scenario, Russia could be ready for a large-scale conflict in Europe in 5 years.
Walt Disney is revising its DEI policy to focus on business results. The company renames the program “Reimagine Tomorrow” and changes the system of executive evaluation.
On February 12, the world celebrates the World Day of Reproductive Health, the Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, and the Day of Science and Humanism. Each holiday has a special meaning and draws attention to important social issues.
In 1990, two men photographed a mysterious diamond-shaped object in the sky over Scotland. 32 years later, a former intelligence officer revealed that it was an experimental American airplane.
The third power unit of Khmelnytsky NPP is 80% complete, and the fourth is 25% complete. The completion of two units with a total capacity of 2 GW will take 2.5 to 4 years and cost half a billion euros.
Do you have no room to cook in the kitchen and the drawers are multiplying? Find out the 5 main signs that indicate the need to urgently reorganize your kitchen space.
The United24 platform has raised more than $1 billion in donations from people around the world. The funds are used to supply the military, rebuild infrastructure, and support the medical sector.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the bill on mandatory evacuation of the population under martial law with 275 votes. The document provides for the forced evacuation of children and regulates the powers of the authorities to evacuate.
The European Commission plans to attract 200 billion euros of investment in the development of artificial intelligence. 150 billion will come from the private sector, and 50 billion will be raised through the InvestAI initiative.
A 39-year-old Kharkiv resident opened fire with a Fort-17 traumatic pistol during a conflict in a cafe. Two men were injured, and the shooter was detained for hooliganism.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center said that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service was involved in planning sabotage against the cable infrastructure of Western countries. According to Kovalenko, the operation led by Naryshkin completely failed.
The Verkhovna Rada has supported the purchase of Russian equipment for the Khmelnytsky NPP worth half a billion euros. The project involves the construction of power units 3 and 4, which will take 2.5 to 4 years.
James Howells is considering buying a landfill in Newport, where his hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins is located. After losing a lawsuit, this is the only way to get access to the cryptocurrency worth UAH 31 billion.
A short-term warming is expected in Ukraine on February 13-15, after which it will get colder again. Cold weather will dominate until the end of the month, and snow is expected to start snowing on February 14.
The former MP of the IV convocation and his sons re-registered their business under Russian law in the occupied territories of Luhansk region. One of the sons has already been served a notice of suspicion of collaboration.
NovaSklo has signed a memorandum of understanding to build a high-tech sheet glass plant. The €240 million project will create more than 300 jobs and receive government benefits.
