Famous Ukrainian Olympic athletes took part in a joint photo shoot with the military to create the calendar. The project involved 14 athletes, including Olga Harlan and Zhan Beleniuk.
A man who set fire to post offices and administrative buildings for a monetary reward was detained in Odesa region. The offender received orders via messenger and filmed the arsons for reporting purposes.
The police have identified a man who mistreated a dog while walking in Kyiv. The offender faces up to three years in prison with confiscation of the animal.
In the Tavriya kindergarten, the occupiers hold propaganda events with the participation of Russian military and police officers. Boxes for anonymous denunciations are being installed in schools in the occupied territories.
The first medicines based on medical cannabis may become available in Ukraine in January 2025. The first registration of such a drug is already underway, as reported by Olga Stefanyshyna.
The Kobzar-Lirnytsia tradition and the art of Easter egg making have been officially recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity. These are the first Ukrainian practices to be included in the organization's registers in 2023.
A woman and her 11-year-old granddaughter were injured in a fire in Tulchyn. In Vinnytsia, three people, including two children, were poisoned by carbon monoxide.
The Cabinet of ministers approved the procedure for financial support of freshwater fish producers in the occupied territories. Compensation will cover the cost of growing and purchasing fish planting material.
In the United States, a lawsuit has been filed against nine major food companies over "ultra-processed" products that cause addiction. The plaintiff claims that because of such products, he developed Type 2 diabetes at the age of 16.
In 11 months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received more than 1. 2 million drones of various types, including reconnaissance and attack UAVs. By the end of the year, it is planned to transfer about 100 thousand more drones.
Lisa Kudrow, star of the TV series Friends, said that the cast had to make an effort to build friendships off camera. The actors had to learn the right dialog among themselves.
Sarah Jessica Parker has joined the jury for the Man Booker Prize 2025. The actress has experience in the book industry as an editorial director and founder of her own publishing division.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour has become the most profitable in history, earning $2. 07 billion for 149 concerts. This is twice the previous record set by Elton John with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
The Cabinet of Ministers added 30 new active substances to the Affordable Medicines program and allowed the purchase of medicines with eSupport funds. The list of medicines for children has been expanded and the network of pharmacies participating in the program has been increased.
Volodymyr Ostapchuk's wife Kateryna gave birth to a son, who was named Tymofiy. This is the third child for the TV presenter and the first for his wife.
An investigation has been completed in Kharkiv region against the head of the occupation administration who handed over ATO/JFO participants to the occupiers. The traitor fled to Russia and will be tried in absentia with the threat of life imprisonment.
In Kyiv region, 69 centers have been set up to teach the updated course “Defense of Ukraine” to students in grades 10-11. Most centers are equipped with electronic shooting ranges and drone simulators, and additional equipment is being purchased.
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
The State Food Service announced the cost of daily meals for the military in 2025 - UAH 154. 98. The operator promises enhanced quality control of products and termination of contracts in case of falsification.
A massive accident involving 30 vehicles occurred on the Van Erchysh highway due to fog and ice. One person died and 51 were injured in the accident, four of them in serious condition.
On December 10, no power outage schedules will be applied in Volyn region. This will be in effect until a new order is issued by NPC Ukrenergo.
As part of the HOME project, more than 1,800 families whose homes were destroyed received compensation through housing certificates. Ukraine received a second tranche of €30 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank to pay for more than 800 certificates.
Law enforcement detained a criminal group that planned to blow up a volunteer family in Cherkasy region. The criminals prepared 4 improvised explosive devices due to non-payment of a debt for repair work.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13-14, with up to 150 meteors per hour. This is one of the most spectacular annual meteor showers generated by the Phaeton asteroid.
The head of the ESET SOC team in Ukraine spoke about the most common online fraud schemes during the New Year holidays. The expert provided practical advice on safe online purchases and personal data protection.
An interactive online portal for preserving 7,500 historical inscriptions and frescoes is being created in Sofia of Kiev. The project is implemented with the support of Sweden and uses advanced technologies to document cultural heritage.
The film "Rainbow: on the corner in the center of the world" about a Ukrainian restaurant in New York was included in the list of the best CNN documentaries of 2024. The institution, opened in the 1950s, raised 5 500,000 to help Ukraine during the war.
In Ukraine, the "Christmas tree campaign" has begun with the sale of 200 thousand Christmas trees from official plantations. Each legal Christmas tree will have a special tag with a barcode, and prices start from 135 UAH per meter.
At the UPG gas station near the village of Ladyzhinka, a dog owner who died in the war in April 2023 is waiting every day. Military Alexey Savransky took him to work with him, now the dog comes there every day in the hope of meeting the owner.
"Moana 2" became the sixth highest-grossing film of the year, grossing 6 600 million in two weeks of distribution. The new "Lord of the Rings" and "code name Red" did not meet expectations, showing low fees.
