Loud explosions were heard in Kyiv during the air alert, which was announced by an unknown drone. The alert was also announced in several northern and eastern regions of Ukraine.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi summarized the results of two days of work at the European Political Cooperation Summit. He held important meetings and negotiations aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
US President Joe Biden has expressed outrage at the Russian court's verdict sentencing WSJ journalist Evan Hershkovich to 16 years in prison. Biden emphasized that journalism is not a crime and demanded Hershkovich's release.
Dmytro Lubinets called for finding the killer of linguist Iryna Farion and bringing him to justice. The police reclassified the case as premeditated murder, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Poland has pledged to provide basic military training for the Ukrainian Legion at its training grounds. The volunteer unit will consist of Ukrainian citizens and will be recruited through Ukrainian consulates.
Lviv Polytechnic professor Iryna Farion died in hospital after being shot in the head. Police are conducting a special operation to detain the unknown attacker.
The lieutenant colonel was detained for extorting 15 thousand hryvnias for obtaining a deferral from mobilization. He faces up to 8 years in prison, and a bribe and other funds were found during the search.
Irina Farion underwent surgery after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. She is in intensive care in critical condition, and doctors are fighting for her life.
Russian troops shelled Sumy region 16 times in the last day, 59 explosions were recorded. A woman was killed and her husband wounded in the Velykopysarivska community. 7 communities in the region were attacked.
President Biden plans to resume campaigning next week after recovering from COVID-19. This decision confirms his intention to run for a second term, despite calls from some Democrats to drop out of the race.
MP Lyubomyr Melnychuk reported on the critical condition of linguist Iryna Farion after an attack in Lviv. According to a neighbor, the attacker waited for Farion for 2-3 weeks, looking suspicious.
The chief specialist of Odesa RSA was exposed for corruption. He demanded $1,000 for influencing the receipt of a permit to reserve the company's employees from mobilization.
The MHP Procurement Conference 2024 discussed the specifics of procurement in the public and commercial sectors. Experts emphasized the importance of quality, transparency and partnership for procurement efficiency.
Yaroslav Zubchenko from MHP spoke about effective procurement strategies at the conference. The key aspects are the formation of a pool of counterparties, building an ecosystem of partnerships and implementing best market practices.
A project with 8 tourist routes through the most interesting places in the region has been launched in Odesa region. The project was implemented in cooperation with the Odesa RMA and the German Roads by Porsche and is available through a free mobile app.
Showman Sergey Prytula and his wife bought three one-bedroom apartments in Kyiv for UAH 4. 1 million. This drew criticism, as Prytula actively collects donations for the Armed Forces, emphasizing the importance of every hryvnia.
The head of the department spoke about the importance of “turnkey service” in service procurement. She emphasized the need for transparency, clear selection criteria, and thorough vetting of potential partners for the successful implementation of projects.
MHP is transforming its procurement approach by implementing electronic document management and involving the team at all stages. The company builds long-term relationships with suppliers and conducts reference visits to implement the best solutions.
During a meeting of the Irpin City Council, activists brought a certificate of detention to MP Pikulik. Pikulik is involved in scandals of raiding and illegal enrichment, having failed to declare property worth hundreds of millions.
Entrepreneurs in Ukraine are experiencing increased pressure from law enforcement agencies. According to Viktor Moskovchenko, the number of criminal proceedings against businesses increased 2.6 times last year, most of which were falsified.
MHP spoke about the peculiarities of category management during the MHP Procurement Conference 2024: Big Business about Procurement.
At the MHP Procurement Conference 2024, experts discussed the evaluation of procurement performance. Speakers emphasized the importance of measuring the work of the procurement department and forming their own indicators in companies.
Oleksandr Lavsky, a 23-year-old coach from Brovary, became the youngest Honored Coach of Ukraine. He trained Renat Bezpalyuk, a world champion football player with hearing impairments.
Yulia Dmytrenko, the winner of the 'Do Your Own with Kurator' contest, will expand the only coffee shop in her starosta district. Thanks to a grant from the MHP for Communities Charitable Foundation, she will be able to scale up her coffee business.
An expert of Transparency International Ukraine said that ARMA has never undergone a full-fledged external audit. This, as well as the limited information about the agency's activities, may create corruption risks.
Andriy Novak, Chairman of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine, believes that the State Tax Service needs to be reformed with a significant reduction in staff. This is possible thanks to digitalization and the availability of electronic services.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have spent about UAH 12-13 billion over the past 9 years, but their effectiveness is questionable. The number of successful cases is limited, and foreign auditors point to shortcomings in their work.
Director of MHP Procurement Department told how to be effective at the MHP Procurement Conference 2024: Big Business about Procurement.
A procurement conference has started in Kyiv, bringing together more than 150 participants from leading companies. Experts are discussing global trends, performance evaluation and the latest approaches in corporate and public procurement.
The world has faced a large-scale IT outage, allegedly due to problems with the interaction between CrowdStrike antivirus and Windows. The outage affected communications, emergency services, flights, and financial institutions in many countries.