Lilia Podolyak

Accessibility in Ukraine: Is the country ready for the challenges of war?.

NABU continues to finance “friendly” forensic experts.

The head of the Odesa RSA ironically commented on a journalistic investigation into his possible involvement in the sand business. The investigation is based on data from Getcontact, where his friend's phone number is listed as “Kiper's godfather.

A review of the most luxurious yachts of 2024 worth from 500 million to 4. 8 billion dollars. From a yacht with dinosaur bones to a floating Monaco - what the most expensive billionaires' vessels look like.

Semen Kryvonos said that Gizo Uglava was fired not because of the information leak, but because of his reaction to the accusations. Uglava filed a lawsuit and received the status of a whistleblower at the NACP.

The NACP is investigating a possible conflict of interest in the actions of NABU Director Semen Kryvonos following a statement by Gizo Uglava. The former first deputy director of the NABU accused Kryvonos of putting pressure on him to resign.

The President of Ukraine presented a comprehensive Victory Plan to end the war and rebuild the country. The plan envisages joining NATO, strengthening the army and imposing sanctions on Russia.

NABU Director Kryvonos announced his readiness to appeal a possible court decision to reinstate Gizo Uglava in his position. Uglava had previously accused the NABU leadership of pressure and was granted whistleblower status.

China's Ministry of Commerce protested against US sanctions against Chinese companies that supply UAVs to russia. China claimed to protect its interests and called the sanctions unlawful.

Serhiy Hryvko, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada subcommittee, said that the level of barrier-free accessibility in Ukraine is low. Rapid change requires resources and understanding of the problem, especially in terms of employment of people with disabilities.

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that scandals with officials negatively affect the image of Ukraine. He called for a swift response to violations and the resignation of guilty officials.

Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, instructed the deputy for European integration to inspect Medvedchuk's assets in Lviv. This raises doubts about the effectiveness of management and Duma's competence as head of the agency.

The mayor of Brovary reported a successful start to the heating season. Almost all facilities are connected to heat, minor accidents are promptly resolved, and 10 boiler houses are running on alternative fuel.

The winners of the "100 Ideas for Cities Hackathon" have been announced. The jury evaluated projects based on criteria such as alignment with community needs, feasibility, innovativeness, and social impact.

Lawyer Ihor Chobitko criticizes the work of the ARMA, accusing the agency of populism and focusing on the cases of oligarchs. The Public Council under the ARMA resigned due to the lack of transparency of the agency's work.

Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, claimed to have contributed to the exposure of corruption in the MSEC in 2020. Experts have expressed doubts about the political independence of ARMA under her leadership.

The Director of KFI called for the creation of an electronic register of weapons components for the rapid identification of Russian weapons. This will speed up the exchange of information with partners and help in international litigation.

Investigations with a flavor of impunity: the actions of the NBU's chief lawyer undermine confidence in the banking system.

Yakiv Karpenko, 72, and Mykola Morochynskyi, 74, regularly participate in races, covering considerable distances. They tell us how running helps keep them fit and improves their quality of life in old age.

The mayor of Brovary spoke about programs to support entrepreneurs, including grant opportunities and innovation. The authorities create favorable conditions for business, which stimulates the economic development of the community.

NABU purchased 1000 medals for UAH 75 thousand of budget funds to reward detectives. The winner of the tender was the NBU, which is to deliver the medals by October 30, 2024.

Odesa region harvested a record harvest in 2024. Grain, sunflower, vegetables, potatoes, and fruit production increased significantly compared to last year.

The First Lady of Ukraine visited 4 sites where the school catering reform is being implemented in Odesa region. They are testing different models of catering, discussing the impact of the reform on education and the economy.

An expert predicts key trends in the smartphone industry for 2025. These include improved AI, enhanced security, multi-screen displays, eco-friendly manufacturing and new battery technologies.

The Brovary City Council has approved a EUR 2. 2 million loan to complete the construction of a modern primary school. The project includes enhanced security measures, including shelters and fire protection, in response to military threats.

Odesa RSA has set up a telephone hotline for entrepreneurs. Businessmen can get advice by calling +380 63 10 00 317 from Monday to Friday, and WhatsApp and Signal messengers are also available.

The mobilization of 18-20-year-olds, which has been discussed a lot lately, is complete nonsense and unnecessary panic in society, a volunteer soldier, Lieutenant Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vitaliy Gersak said in an interview with Apostrophe.

The NABU has announced a tender for training employees in waste management for UAH 12 thousand. The bureau also plans to spend money on weather stations and air conditioners, despite criticism about efficiency and costs.

ARMA holds thousands of seized assets, but holds few competitions for their management. The expert called the agency's effectiveness zero, and its activities non-transparent, as evidenced by the self-dissolution of the public council.

How Pyshnyi's personnel decisions harm the NBU's reputation.