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Zakhar Podkidyshev

He graduated from Chernivtsi National University with a degree in political science. He began his professional journalism career in 2000 at the local newspaper Chas. He worked for local publications Svoboda Slova, Chas-2000, and Versii. In 2006, he became a correspondent for the all-Ukrainian newspaper Express in the Chernivtsi region. From 2008 to 2012, he was the head of the Express bureau. In 2011-12, he was a public relations advisor to the mayor of Chernivtsi. In 2014-19, he was a journalist for the online publication The Chernivtsi Times. Since 2019, he has been collaborating with various all-Ukrainian websites and Telegram channels. Since May 2023, he has been the editor of the UNN news agency. He specializes in domestic politics and economics.
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World Bat Day, International Espresso Coffee Day, Firefighters' Day in Ukraine. What else can be celebrated on April 17

Today, on April 17, all animal rights activists and wildlife lovers can join the event dedicated to one of the most mysterious animals on our planet - World Bat Day. Today, there are about a thousand different species of bats in the world. Most of them are on the verge of extinction.

UNN Lite • April 17, 03:07 AM • 168715 views
X-101 missile fired at Ukraine crashes in Russia: what is known

An X-101 air-launched cruise missile fired by Russia at Ukraine malfunctions and crashes in a field in the Volgograd region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:04 PM • 18832 views
Order-bearer of the "Russian world": how one MP flaunts awards from the Moscow Patriarchate Church

In the third year of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, a deputy of the Vinnytsia Regional Council from the Batkivshchyna party openly boasts of awards from the Moscow Patriarchate.

Society • April 16, 09:20 AM • 475260 views
Today is the International Day Against Child Slavery: How Ukrainian children can avoid being at risk

Various non-governmental organizations estimate that up to nine million children in the world are currently in modern-day slavery. The concept of child slavery includes such categories as child trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, child soldiers, child marriage, and domestic servitude of children.

Society • April 16, 03:49 AM • 18865 views
World Voice Day, Save the Elephant Day, Pajama Day at Work. What else can be celebrated on April 16

Today, April 16, various events are taking place to mark World Voice Day. A person's voice is as unique as a fingerprint. Experts say that the voice can determine a person's character, as well as their age, weight, height, and even their social status.

UNN Lite • April 16, 03:03 AM • 135342 views
Bread and bakery products for the Armed Forces for more than UAH 450 million - DOT signed direct contracts with 8 producers

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts worth UAH 458 million with 8 Ukrainian producers to supply fresh bread and bakery products separately from the food catalog for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:55 AM • 17765 views
The State Defence Inspection takes into account the results of quality checks of products supplied by suppliers to military units - Ministry of Defense

The State Logistics Operator takes into account the results of quality inspections of food supplied to military units when planning its activities and making purchases from suppliers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • April 15, 10:17 AM • 15354 views
Over 500 settlements and more than 12 thousand real estate objects inspected - Ruvin on recording the consequences of Russian aggression in Kyiv region

Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, spoke about recording the consequences of Russian aggression in Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:37 AM • 17198 views
Today is the World Diabetes Day: how many children in Ukraine suffer from this disease

According to medical experts, about 5-10% of people in the world with diabetes have type I. It usually develops in children and adolescents. It is believed that this type of diabetes is the result of an autoimmune reaction.

Health • April 15, 04:09 AM • 20295 views
April 15: World Art Day, McDonald's Day

Today, on April 15, fans of various types of art around the world can join in the celebration of World Art Day. The event was launched by the United Nations in 2012 in honor of the birthday of the famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, who was born on April 15, 1452.

UNN Lite • April 15, 03:13 AM • 174035 views
Today is the World Day Against Sexual Violence Against Children: the situation in Ukraine during the war

According to various sources, every fifth child in the world is exposed to some form of violence. Only 10% of cases of violence against children are reported to law enforcement and child welfare authorities and become publicized. 80% of cases of sexual violence are committed by the child's acquaintances

Society • April 14, 03:58 AM • 35505 views
April 14: International Day of Sudden Laughter, World Goalkeeper's Day

Today, April 14, all humor lovers and those people who always try to be positive and keep a good attitude can join the International Day of Sudden Laughter.

UNN Lite • April 14, 03:03 AM • 126238 views
April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day, Scrabble Day

Today, on April 13, all lovers of flora and the mysterious world of green spaces can join the events dedicated to the International Plant Appreciation Day. According to scientists, over the past 250 years, more than 500 plant species have disappeared from our planet. 60 thousand plant species are on the verge of extinction.

UNN Lite • April 13, 03:09 AM • 116950 views
Today is the International Day of Street Children: how many children are there in Ukraine

On the eve of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to official figures, there were between 100,000 and 200,000 homeless children.

Society • April 12, 04:03 AM • 29567 views
International Day of Human Space Flight, Day of Workers of the Rocket and Space Industry of Ukraine, Hamster Day, Rock and Roll Day. What else can be celebrated on April 12

Today, on April 12, the inhabitants of our planet join the celebration of an event that marks an important milestone in the development of mankind and its scientific and technological progress - the first human space flight.

UNN Lite • April 12, 03:11 AM • 88429 views
Manufacturer of medical turnstiles accuses the National Guard of collusion with the winner of one of the tenders: what is known

Sich Ukraine, a manufacturer of medical turnstiles, accuses the National Guard of colluding with the winner of a UAH 51 million tender for the supply of turnstiles, claiming that the terms were written for one particular supplier.

Society • April 11, 09:52 AM • 22838 views
A dubious professor in a dubious university: how one MP builds his academic career

Hennadii Mazur, a deputy of the Vinnytsia Regional Council from the Batkivshchyna party, who is also a professor at the Department of Management and Administration at the Vinnytsia Academy of Continuing Education, is a vivid example of the need to fundamentally reform the system of higher education institutions in Ukraine.

Society • April 11, 08:47 AM • 503274 views
Today is World Parkinson's Day: how many people suffer from this disease in Ukraine

Today, there are more than 4 million people in the world suffering from Parkinson's disease. Scientists predict that by 2040 the number will reach more than 14 million, as humanity is rapidly aging.

Health • April 11, 04:39 AM • 24185 views
Today is the International Day of Liberation of Prisoners of Nazi Concentration Camps

The International Day of the Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps was established in honor of the uprising in one of the worst German concentration camps, Buchenwald, which took place on April 11, 1945.

Society • April 11, 04:08 AM • 25515 views
April 11: Submarine Day, International Anime Day

In 1900, a submarine designed by inventor John Philip Holland was launched in the United States. The 16-meter-long submarine was equipped with a gasoline internal combustion engine for surface navigation and a battery-powered electric motor for underwater swimming.

UNN Lite • April 11, 03:11 AM • 90634 views
World Jaguar Day, International Pin Day, Brothers and Sisters Day. What else can be celebrated on April 10

Today, on April 10, all animal rights activists and wildlife lovers can join the events dedicated to the World Jaguar Day. According to scientists, there are no more than 150 thousand jaguars in the wild today.

UNN Lite • April 10, 03:11 AM • 33739 views
Summer uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: how much money was saved on procurement of a set for one soldier

Summer uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the State Defense Department told how much money they saved on a set for one soldier.

Economy • April 9, 10:00 AM • 23476 views
April 9: World Antiques Day, Muslims end the holy month of Ramadan

The culture of collecting originated in ancient Egypt. Antiques acquired the modern concept in the Renaissance - in the XV-XVI centuries.

UNN Lite • April 9, 03:09 AM • 29887 views
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DOT may refuse services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces: details

The State Logistics Operator may refuse the services of one supplier to the Armed Forces due to unsatisfactory performance of its obligations by redistributing orders to other companies at the specified prices per set.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:53 PM • 138674 views
April 8: Day of the Dwarf Hippo, International Buddhist Day

Today, on April 8, animal rights activists and wildlife lovers can join various events to celebrate Dwarf Hippo Day. The habitat of pygmy hippos is the forests and swamps of West Africa. These animals were first described in 1849. According to various estimates, there are only about two thousand dwarf hippos in the world today.

UNN Lite • April 8, 03:11 AM • 29638 views
April 7: World Health Day, International Beaver Day

Today, on April 7, all supporters of a healthy lifestyle, people who care about their bodies, can join the World Health Day. The event is aimed at emphasizing the importance of health in our lives, engaging humanity in solving physical and mental problems, and raising awareness of various diseases

UNN Lite • April 7, 03:09 AM • 36753 views
The DOT explained why it was forced to refuse the services of one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces: the supplier did not fulfill its contractual obligations

"The State Logistics Operator refused to provide services to one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces, as the latter delivered only 25% of the required volume of products in the first week, failing to fulfill its contractual obligations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:11 AM • 38002 views
April 6: World Table Tennis Day, International Fire Walking Day

Most experts believe that table tennis originated in England as a form of tennis. Soon, the game moved from the open air to the indoors - it was played on the floor. Later, the game was played on tables. Simple equipment, and most importantly, the small size of the court allowed you to play anywhere.

UNN Lite • April 6, 03:07 AM • 58777 views
If Russia starts buying Iranian ballistic missiles, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces told how ready they are to counter them

Ukraine has air defense systems capable of shooting down Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfagar ballistic missiles with a range of 300 and 600 km, respectively, but needs more of them to counter a large number of missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:24 AM • 30331 views
Food for the Armed Forces: the State Defense Department has 100 days to prove its effectiveness

"The State Logistics Operator has 100 days to prove the effectiveness of the new contracts for food supplies for the Armed Forces. Experts advise waiting for feedback from soldiers before drawing conclusions.

Society • April 5, 10:51 AM • 445163 views