Experts and lawyers point to violations of the Constitution and the creation of corruption risks due to the bill that makes the FGVFO completely controlled.
Olena Duma stated that it is impossible to manage the assets transferred to ARMA due to legislative restrictions. The Accounting Chamber found that 80% of decisions on the transfer of property are not being implemented, and the state is losing billions.
Law enforcement officers uncovered an employee of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) involved in the production and sale of amphetamines. The criminal group, led by the "whistleblower," earned over 50 million hryvnias per month from drug trafficking.
The new draft law regarding the Deposit Guarantee Fund contradicts Ukraine's obligations to the IMF. The document expands the powers of the FGOVF and creates risks for the banking system.
Heads of communities in Kharkiv Oblast warn of mass pharmacy closures due to new pharmaceutical market regulation. In frontline settlements, where only one pharmacy operates, thousands of people may be left without access to medicines.
Famous pediatrician Yevhen Komarovskyi criticized the new list of discounted medications from the Ministry of Health. According to him, the list includes outdated and ineffective drugs that promote dangerous self-medication.
The charitable foundation "MHP-Community" is resuming the operation of mobile pharmacy points in villages without stationary pharmacies. The project will start in the Myronivska community, where from March 3 to March 11, mobile pharmacies will visit 22 villages.
The head of the children's library won a grant from the "MHP-Community" fund for 15,000 UAH to modernize the institution. Bibliotherapy has been implemented and a special shelf "Path to Balance" has been created to help children overcome anxieties.
Estonia has imposed a travel ban on 55 citizens of Georgia due to human rights violations. The list includes deputies, judges, police officers, and athletes involved in the persecution of protesters.
In February 2025, tax revenues to the budget increased by 12 billion UAH compared to last year. There is a significant increase in personal income tax, value-added tax, and excise duties, while the number of blocked tax invoices has significantly decreased.
In Australia, James Harrison, who was 88 years old, passed away; his rare plasma saved 2. 4 million children. For 63 years, he regularly donated blood that contained a special immunoglobulin to prevent Rh conflict.
In a rehabilitation center in Mykolaiv region, cruel treatment of children has been discovered, including the restraint of infants with straps. Inadequate living conditions and lack of medical assistance have also been recorded in other children's institutions.
Dermatologist Olha Bohomolets called the reduction in drug prices an electoral move. According to her, the cheaper medications will not affect the main causes of mortality among Ukrainians.
The Old Crimean Reservoir, the only source of water for occupied Mariupol, is rapidly becoming shallow. The occupiers are planning to blow up the dams on the Malyi Kalchyk River to fill the reservoir, which could lead to an environmental disaster.
Christian Stocker officially became Austria's new Federal Chancellor after being sworn in in Hofburg. A coalition government of three parties - ÖVP, Social Democrats and Neos - has been formed, although difficult negotiations are expected.
Ukraine's international bonds fell in price after the dispute between Trump and Zelenskiy. Securities maturing in 2035 hit a 4-week low, falling to 61.688 cents per dollar.
A 30-year-old man brutally abused a toy terrier, forcing the animal to eat his own feces and beating it. His daughter filmed the abuse, the dog was seized, and the abuser faces up to 5 years in prison.
NABU reported 68 suspicions against current and former members of parliament from 2016 to 2024. Most of the suspicions (41) were announced in the last two years, with the main accusations being bribery and abuse of power.
Shares of Rheinmetall, Saab, and Dassault Aviation rose by 8. 9-15% after the announcement of Ukraine's defense. European leaders plan to create a “coalition of the willing” and allocate €200 billion for defense.
A monument to an ATO soldier was damaged on Heroiv Street in Sumy region, damaging the machine gun and the sculpture's forehead. The police are investigating the possibility of intentional damage and weather conditions.
In the new version of the Reserve+ app, electronic referrals to the MLC now contain a specific date of medical examination. The update is available to all persons liable for military service and avoids unnecessary visits to the MCC.
At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.
Polish state cybersecurity services have detected unauthorized access to POLSA's IT infrastructure. The affected systems have been secured.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba commented on the emotional discussion between the leaders of the United States and Ukraine. He called for a diplomatic solution to conflicts and emphasized the importance of mutual understanding between the countries.
The United States plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting March 4 due to the fentanyl problem. China is developing countermeasures that will include tariff and non-tariff restrictions on American goods.
American actor Adam Sandler broke the dress code at the Oscars 2025 ceremony by wearing a $175,000 Aviator Nation hoodie and basketball shorts. The comedian skipped the red carpet and joked about his look with host Conan O'Brien.
Milan-based Prada is negotiating the purchase of Versace brand from Capri Holdings Ltd for EUR 1. 5 billion. The deal could be finalized as early as this month, allowing Prada to strengthen its position in the luxury brand market.
Halle Berry kissed Adrien Brody on the red carpet of the 2025 Oscars, repaying him for an unexpected kiss in 2003. Brody was nominated for his role in the historical drama The Brutalist, which received 10 nominations.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazilenko told about the influence of retrograde planets and eclipses in March 2025. The period from March 3 to 9 will be a preparatory stage before important astrological events.
An adaptive club for veterans with exercise equipment and a recreation area has been opened in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of government and charitable organizations as part of the Time to Act, Unstoppable competition.
