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Dietary supplements under reform pressure: market operators call for changes and extension of the transition period

Since March, a Register of Dietary Supplements has been operating in Ukraine, where all dietary supplements must be entered by the end of September. Market representatives consider the allotted time insufficient, comparing it with European practice.

Economy • August 12, 12:25 PM • 195230 views
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Shareholders of Concord Bank deprived of access to justice - lawyers

The Supreme Court deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of access to justice by overturning previous court decisions. Lawyers consider this a violation of the constitutional right to a fair trial.

Society • August 12, 09:50 AM • 156283 views
The DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 24 children take a step towards recovery in July

During July, 24 wards of the DobroDiy Charity Exchange underwent rehabilitation courses. Families independently chose rehabilitation facilities, and DobroDiy checked for the availability of permits.

Society • August 11, 04:55 PM • 4468 views
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Private Label Brands without Myths: How Pharmacy Own-Brand Medicines Reduce Prices and Maintain Quality

The share of medicines under pharmacies' own private label brands (PLB) is rapidly growing in Ukraine. These drugs are manufactured at licensed factories according to GMP standards, undergo state registration and quality control, offering patients more affordable analogues of well-known medicines.

Economy • August 11, 04:37 PM • 90620 views
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Dangerous Legal Collision: What's Wrong with the Supreme Court's Decision Regarding Concord Bank

The Supreme Court closed proceedings in the case of Olena Sosedka, co-founder of Concord Bank, ruling that the claims of former bank shareholders are not subject to consideration by any court. This decision calls into question the constitutional right to access justice.

Society • August 11, 02:46 PM • 139020 views
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"Who else but them, if they are unique" - Nina Yuzhanina on the prospects of aviation enterprises' residency in Defence City

People's deputies are discussing the inclusion of aviation enterprises in Defence City.

Economy • August 11, 10:23 AM • 134056 views
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Prosecutor's office to investigate whether the case of NBU chief lawyer Zyma was legally closedPhoto

The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office will investigate the legality of closing the criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma. The case concerns alleged abuse of power that led to grave consequences.

Politics • August 11, 09:52 AM • 96727 views
Nova Poshta launches "Profitable Sunday" promotion: 15% discount on shipments from parcel lockers

Nova Poshta offers a 15% discount on shipments from parcel lockers.

Business News • August 9, 09:50 AM • 27022 views
The Heroic Coffee Festival: How the dream of fallen hero Artem Telebenev became a realityPhoto

Near Kyiv, the first heroic coffee festival "Filizhanka" was held in honor of the fallen warrior Artem Tyelebyenyev. The event raised 232,452 hryvnias for the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.

Society • August 8, 01:47 PM • 2602 views
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Will Ukraine lose control over the Mi-8 repair market? The decision of the State Aviation Service caused a stir and suspicions of treason

The State Aviation Service transferred control over the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is associated with the Russian military-industrial complex. This decision raised concerns about economic and security risks, as well as suspicions of treason.

Economy • August 8, 01:00 PM • 324756 views
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Shooting at Cherkasy "McDonald's": details of the incident revealed

The detainee turned out to be a serviceman who was AWOL.

Crimes and emergencies • August 8, 09:44 AM • 80327 views
The Supreme Court put an end to the case of Concord Bank without considering its merits - Olena Sosedka

Olena Sosedka, co-founder of the bank, stated that shareholders do not have the right to appeal NBU decisions.

Economy • August 8, 09:33 AM • 56902 views
Old equipment, new challenges: what threatens the technical resource of Ukrainian aviation

Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.

Economy • August 8, 08:20 AM • 99401 views
While the military holds back the offensive, Poroshenko's MPs massively went to European beaches, — veteran

Veteran Oleksiy "Stalker" reported that deputies of "European Solidarity" are on vacation abroad. Petro Poroshenko and his wife allegedly went to London, and other MPs, including Alekseev, Knyazhytsky, and Goncharenko, went abroad.

Politics • August 7, 05:57 PM • 5899 views
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Instead of vital ones – ascorbic acid: what's wrong with the 30% discounted medicines listPhoto

The price reduction for the 100 most popular medicines in Ukraine, which started in March 2025, covered only 10% of the market's monetary volume. Expensive and vital drugs were not subject to regulation, and their prices increased.

Economy • August 7, 03:56 PM • 99553 views
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"Anti-state decision": VRU Committee on National Security called for the cancellation of the State Aviation Service's transfer of Mi-8 powers to a foreign company

People's deputies reacted harshly to the State Aviation Service's decision to transfer the support of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. The company, registered in an offshore zone, may be connected with the Russian defense-industrial complex, which creates a threat to Ukraine's national security.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 02:11 PM • 65529 views
Favbet becomes the official partner of FC "Kolos"Photo

In the 2025/26 season, the company already supports 6 top-division clubs.

Sports • August 7, 02:08 PM • 2304 views
Ukraine increases drone strike power: Ministry of Defense approved over 40 new UAVs in July

In July 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved for operation over 40 new unmanned aerial systems, all of Ukrainian production. Most of them are FPV drones, used for reconnaissance, targeting, and strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 01:30 PM • 3133 views
Pope Leo XIV outpaced Zelenskyy, Sanders, and Musk: ranking of the most positive world leaders and politicians

A new Gallup poll showed that Pope Leo XIV has the highest approval rating among Americans (+46). Volodymyr Zelenskyy received +18, while Elon Musk has a deeply negative rating of -28.

Society • August 7, 01:07 PM • 4374 views
The Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Lukashenka is preparing the army to suppress protests

In Belarus, a draft law has been developed that expands the powers of the army in peacetime to control society and suppress protests. The changes also provide for an expanded interpretation of the grounds for introducing martial law.

Politics • August 7, 12:57 PM • 3384 views
Education without borders: more and more migrants from non-EU countries receive diplomas in EuropePhoto

According to Eurostat, in 2024, 36. 7% of migrants aged 25–34 from outside the EU had higher education, which is 12.5 percentage points more than in 2014. This indicator shows the increase in the educational level among migrants and their integration into European society.

Society • August 7, 12:35 PM • 3123 views
Solar Energy in Ukraine: A New Level of Efficiency with the Huawei Luna2000 Energy Storage System

Despite the war, the destruction of energy infrastructure, and market instability, the renewable energy sector in Ukraine demonstrates impressive resilience.

Business News • August 7, 12:25 PM • 26244 views
10-year warranty: The Cabinet wants to oblige builders to be responsible for hidden defects

The government has registered bill No. 13607, which provides for a mandatory 10-year warranty period for hidden construction defects. This will strengthen the responsibility of developers and protect consumer rights.

Society • August 7, 11:59 AM • 3264 views
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Didn't find or didn't look? Police confirmed they closed the case against NBU chief lawyer Zyma

The criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma have been closed due to the absence of a crime, and no one has been notified of suspicion. The co-founder of Concord Bank plans to appeal this decision in court.

Society • August 7, 11:55 AM • 116445 views
"Missing - not forgotten": The Ministry of Internal Affairs launches an online service for obtaining extracts from the register of missing personsPhoto

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.

Society • August 7, 11:47 AM • 2878 views
Ukraine plans to withdraw from another CIS agreement: this time - on the crediting of work experience

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the denunciation of the CIS agreement on the mutual crediting of work experience of prosecutors. This is another step towards breaking away from post-Soviet cooperation mechanisms.

Society • August 7, 11:42 AM • 52007 views
"Ambulance" for escape and fake certificates: SBU exposed new schemes of evading mobilization, seven organizers detainedPhoto

The SBU and National Police exposed 7 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes in Zakarpattia, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. Among the violations uncovered are document forgery, illegal border crossing, and dissemination of information about TCC checkpoints.

Society • August 7, 11:14 AM • 3640 views
Electricians' unit under fire: enemy drones attacked DTEK facility in Dnipropetrovsk region

DTEK's energy unit in Dnipropetrovsk region came under FPV drone attack on August 6. The attack caused a fire and damaged equipment, but no personnel were injured.

Society • August 7, 10:50 AM • 3327 views
Bridge with tourists collapsed in China: five dead

In the tourist city of Xiatata in Xinjiang, a cable on a suspension bridge broke, killing five people and injuring 24. The authorities closed the area and launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on August 6 at 6:18 PM local time.

News of the World • August 7, 09:39 AM • 3264 views
Hackers breached US federal court system: witnesses, warrants, and classified materials at risk

The US federal judiciary's document management system suffered a large-scale hacker attack. The attackers gained access to top-secret data, including information about witnesses and arrest warrants.

News of the World • August 7, 09:02 AM • 2917 views