Lilia Podolyak

A communication platform for business and government interaction is being launched in Odesa region. Weekly online meetings will start on October 17, with the first topic being employee booking and identification of critical enterprises.

International experts conducted a two-week visit to assess the work of the NABU. They received documents, held meetings, and are working on a methodology for conducting an independent audit of the anti-corruption agency.

Ihor Chobitko emphasizes the need for an independent audit of ARMA due to the lack of control and possible abuse. He criticizes the poor quality of asset management and the high level of populism in the agency.

The expert calls on Poroshenko to respond to the detention of a European Solidarity MP with $1. 5 million in cash. This is not the first scandal involving EU MPs to which the party leader has not responded.

The HACC extended the measure of restraint for former Minister Solskyi until December 8. SAPO prosecutors admitted that there was no evidence of guilt in the 5-year investigation of the ATO land case.

Head of the Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada Hetmantsev does not respond to violations of his former assistant Sokur at the State Tax Service. The NACP is checking Sokur's declarations and lifestyle, but the committee does not plan to consider this issue.

The head of the Odesa RSA, Oleg Kiper, announced the end of the swimming season due to a drop in sea temperature. He thanked residents, guests, utilities, rescuers and the military for a safe recreational season.

A former member of the ARMA Public Council criticized the valuation of property without actual inspection. He emphasized the need for public participation to ensure transparency of the process.

The National Bank of Ukraine has been at the center of a series of scandals due to the actions of its officials. Despite the criminal proceedings that have been opened, the NBU's management ignores public attention and does not respond to violations by its subordinates, which undermines confidence in the country's banking system.

Oleg Kiper warned about fraudulent letters demanding money transfers on his behalf. The materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation.

The head of the Odesa RSA spoke about yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa, which resulted in casualties and damage to infrastructure. The enemy's goal is to close the “grain corridor” and destroy Ukraine's economy.

The Ministry of Health has drafted a bill to reform medical and social expertise. It is planned to liquidate the MSEC and create new expert commissions, change the procedure for referral and assessment of a person's functioning.

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 1 person and wounded 8. Two civilian vessels were damaged, which could hinder Ukraine's grain initiative, which feeds 400 million people in 70 countries.

Okhmatdyt doctors held an on-site reception in Borodyanka. About 170 children received consultations from narrow specialists.

Following the self-dissolution of the public council, ARMA has been operating without external control for three weeks. Experts are calling for an independent audit to increase transparency and efficiency in the management of seized assets.

Petro Poroshenko declared UAH 823. 7 million in dividends from the Swiss company Sequent Schweiz AG. This is three times more than last year's payment from the “blind trust” that allows the company to operate in Russia during the war.

Former NABU deputy director Gizo Uglava said that the bureau had lost its independence due to the prevalence of personal interests over institutional ones. He expressed concern about the current state of the anti-corruption agency.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on tax increases that should bring additional budget revenues. The European Business Association criticizes the decision, fearing that it will force honest businesses into the shadows.

The NACP has launched an investigation into a possible conflict of interest in the actions of NABU Director Semen Kryvonos following a complaint by Gizo Uglava. Uglava, a former deputy director of the NABU, accused Kryvonos of pressuring him to resign.

The Agrokebety. Grow Your Own project has selected 10 winners to receive grants of UAH 200,000 each. 7 of the 10 winning projects belong to war veterans or their families.

NAVI won another important trophy: the esports team won IEM Rio 2024.

The Russian attack on Odesa resulted in the death of one person and eight injuries. Port infrastructure was damaged, including a grain warehouse and two civilian vessels.

The head of the ARMA Duma boasts about the assessment of the Gulliver shopping center, but ignores the law.

The scandal over Pavlo Polarush's conflict with the military and the case against Oleksandr Zyma are vivid examples of impunity at the NBU. The public demands answers, but the NBU leadership continues to ignore these serious violations, which jeopardizes the credibility of the country's financial institutions.

On October 27, the Run4Victory charity race to support the 13th Brigade of the National Guard will take place on Trukhaniv Island. This is the fifth such event organized by MHP and the MHP Community Foundation.

Astrologer told about the influence of the full moon on October 17 on the signs of the Zodiac. Increased emotional tension is expected, conflicts are possible, but there are also opportunities for transformation and creativity.

The “I Love the Third Assault” posters featuring women have caused controversy on social media. Some users consider the advertisement sexist, while others point to its effectiveness for the target audience.

Olena Duma announced the valuation of the Gulliver shopping center at UAH 7. 6 billion and expects “paid information campaigns.” Experts see this as an attempt to avoid responsibility for possible non-transparent actions in the tender for the manager.

Border guards received another 100 FPV drones from the Vadym Stolar Foundation.

Activists expressed concern about the effectiveness of investigations and transparency of the NABU. The problems include weak control, questionable expertise, and a decrease in investigations against incumbents.