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Rada bans doctors from prescribing medicines under the influence of “financial incentives” from companies

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law prohibiting doctors from prescribing medicines on advertising forms. Pharmacists are obliged to inform about available analogs and not to conceal information about cheaper medicines.

Politics • August 22, 12:08 PM • 23941 views
Increased fines for contempt and failure to appear in court: Rada adopts draft law as a basis

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to increase fines for contempt of court and failure to appear at a hearing. The draft law provides for fines of up to UAH 12112 for failure to appear in court without good reason.

Politics • August 22, 11:22 AM • 25476 views
Oleshchuk showed strikes on Russian positions, probably in the Kursk region

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force published a video of strikes on Russian positions in the Kursk region. Oleshchuk said that the enemy is occupying civilian objects, but Ukrainian precision bombs will reach them everywhere.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:57 PM • 22102 views
Cancellation of the transition to “winter” and “summer” time: Rada unblocks signing of the law

The Verkhovna Rada has rejected a blocking resolution to cancel daylight saving time. The law abolishing daylight saving time from 2025 will now be sent to the President for his signature.

Society • August 21, 12:53 PM • 25956 views
The Rada voted down resolutions that blocked the signing of a bill to increase the excise tax on fuel

The Verkhovna Rada has rejected five resolutions that blocked the signing of the law on increasing the excise tax on fuel. The draft law will soon be signed by the Speaker of the Parliament and the President, coming into force on September 1, 2024.

Economy • August 21, 11:54 AM • 31241 views
The Council extended the term of office of the Public Council of International Experts until vacancies in the HACC are filled

The Verkhovna Rada has extended the term of office of the Public Council of International Experts until the selection of HACC judges is completed. This decision is in line with the agreements with the IMF and aims to ensure the completion of the selection procedure.

Society • August 21, 11:30 AM • 16559 views
Postponement of mobilization for men whose half-brother or sister was killed or went missing in the war: Parliament adopts law

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the postponement of mobilization for people whose half-siblings were killed or went missing in the war. The bill No. 11391 was voted in favor by 310 MPs.

Society • August 21, 09:57 AM • 32785 views
Mobilization of men aged 18 to 25: Rada to address the conflict in early September

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law banning the mobilization of men aged 18-25 in early September. The draft law provides for the dismissal of those mobilized of this age and the possibility of conscription only with their consent.

Politics • August 21, 08:29 AM • 28107 views
Air in Ternopil after fire is reportedly clean - mayor

Environmental systems in Ternopil show clean air after yesterday's fire. The city mayor is awaiting new data on the concentration of certain elements, including chlorine, and two police officers are hospitalized.

Society • August 21, 07:25 AM • 19781 views
Fire occurs in an office building near a shopping mall in Kyiv

A six-story office building near the Gorodok shopping center caught fire in Kyiv. The fire was extinguished, no one was injured, and rescuers unblocked two people from the elevator.

Kyiv • August 21, 06:05 AM • 22153 views
Rescuers suspected heat stroke while extinguishing fire in Ternopil - SES

The fire at an industrial facility in Ternopil, caused by Russian shelling, was of the highest complexity. Rescuers worked in the heat in heavy equipment, risking heat stroke.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:59 PM • 27239 views
Fire at an industrial plant in Ternopil as a result of a Russian attack: no chemicals were released into the air

No chemicals were released into the air after the attack on an industrial facility in Ternopil. Environmental damage was caused only by the release of oil combustion products, the head of the regional State Emergency Service said.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:43 PM • 21226 views
The situation has not changed yet: Ternopil RMA on the situation with excessive chlorine in the air

A fire at an industrial facility following the Russian attack in Ternopil region has led to a significant excess of chlorine in the air. The situation has not yet changed, but chlorine compounds are unstable and quickly decay.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:26 PM • 19632 views
Fire at an industrial plant after a Russian attack: the extent of environmental damage is being determined in Ternopil

A meeting of the safety commission was held in Ternopil regarding the fire at the industrial facility after the Russian attack. The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection will take measurements of air and water, and the environmental inspection will assess environmental damage.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:16 PM • 19010 views
Zelensky instructed to find solutions to provide shelters for educational institutions in non-frontline regions

The President of Ukraine met with educators of Kirovohrad region. They discussed the creation of shelters in schools, the need for buses and the implementation of school catering reform.

Society • August 20, 04:49 PM • 49022 views
A sperm whale washed up on the waterfront in Zurich? Activists organized an impressive installation

The Kyma Association brought a 16-meter sperm whale to the embankment of Lake Zurich. The campaign aims to draw attention to the protection of the seas and show that even landlocked countries have an impact on the ecology of the oceans.

Culture • August 20, 04:23 PM • 18415 views
Ukrainian armed forces control 1263 square kilometers in Kursk region and 93 settlements in Syrsk

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian troops had advanced 28-35 km deep into the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 1263 square kilometers of territory and 93 settlements have been liberated.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 03:11 PM • 48815 views
Rada appoints 'servant of the people' Bakumov as head of PIC on fortifications and drones instead of Zadorozhnyi

The Verkhovna Rada has recalled MP Mykola Zadorozhnyi from the post of head of the PIC on fortifications and drones. Oleksandr Bakumov of the Servant of the People party was appointed as the new head of the commission.

Politics • August 20, 01:35 PM • 16035 views
Verkhovna Rada approves exemption of servicemen from liability for first UAU and desertion

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law exempting military personnel from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. A written consent of the unit commander is required to return to service.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 12:11 PM • 27192 views
Rada legalizes trophy weapons

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law regulating the issue of trophy firearms. Civilians will be able to declare and use found weapons to repel Russian aggression during martial law.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 11:29 AM • 21684 views
Granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreign volunteers: Parliament adopts the law in the second reading

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces and other military formations. The law also regulates the legal status of foreigners who defend Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 11:17 AM • 18105 views
Depriving traitors of state awards: Rada adopts draft law as a basis

The Verkhovna Rada passed in the first reading a draft law on deprivation of state awards for propaganda of the Russian Federation. The document provides for the deprivation of awards not only by court verdict, but also by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council.

Politics • August 20, 10:20 AM • 12213 views
"Everyone has the right to professional legal assistance”: Lubinets reacted to the statements of the Volyn OTCC

The Ombudsman responded to the statements of the Volyn OTCC about the interference of lawyers in the mobilization processes. Lubinets stressed that according to the Constitution, everyone has the right to professional legal assistance, even under martial law.

Society • August 19, 02:08 PM • 34929 views
Legalization of captured weapons: the Rada is going to consider the relevant bill in a few days

The Verkhovna Rada may adopt a bill on the regulation of captured firearms. The document establishes the procedure for receiving, declaring and handling weapons by civilians during martial law.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 12:58 PM • 101826 views
Average utility of the 9th convocation of the Verkhovna Rada is 11% higher than in the previous convocation-research

The average coefficient of useful actions of the Verkhovna Rada of the 9th convocation is 68%, which is 11% higher than the previous convocation. The percentage of anti-reform deputies decreased to 17% at the 10th session.

Society • August 19, 12:49 PM • 30577 views
The Verkhovna Rada at the next meeting will consider the issue of banning the UOC - MP-Kornienko

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a bill banning religious organizations associated with the aggressor country. They will also consider the issue of social protection of the military and the deprivation of state awards for propaganda of the Russian Federation.

Society • August 19, 12:39 PM • 11414 views
DTEK explains how abnormal heat affects power outages

DTEK explains the impact of the heat wave on blackouts in Ukraine. Due to Russian shelling, 50% of hydroelectric power plants and 90% of thermal power plants were damaged, which complicates the operation of the power system in the face of increased consumption.

Society • August 19, 09:53 AM • 13769 views
Granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreign volunteers: Parliament may soon adopt a law

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to adopt a bill on granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces and other security agencies. The draft law also provides for a simplified procedure for their family members.

Society • August 19, 08:52 AM • 35322 views
Strong-willed victories of Dynamo and LNZ, two penalties in Cherkasy, an unexpected leader, a scandal in Poltava: UPL Round 3 results

“Dynamo and LNZ won strong-willed victories, while Oleksandriya topped the table. The matches were memorable for a quick goal, two penalties, and a scandal involving Kryvbas players.

Sports • August 19, 06:54 AM • 68926 views
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about fines for using a fake driver's license, which fraudsters offer to buy through social networks

The Ministry of Internal Affairs spoke about the penalties for using fake driver's licenses offered on social media and reminded that the only legal way to get a license is through a service center.

Crimes and emergencies • August 16, 03:04 PM • 16209 views