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Ukraine to receive first Mirage fighter jets from France in January - media
Russian authorities have no intention of conceding conditions for ending the war - ISW
US says Putin considered nuclear option, but China intervened
Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20
1255 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine due to war, most of them in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Culture
50 thousand Ukrainians start receiving payments under the eBook program
Ukrainian film about a forester from the Carpathians wins Grand Prix at the OKO Film Festival
Kyiv Cave Monastery did not use UAH 25.2 million - Accounting Chamber
National selection for Eurovision: the numbers of participants who claim to be the tenth finalist are already known
Russia's attack on the capital: the historic building of the National Union of Writers was damaged
11 unique museum exhibits joined the State Register of Cultural Property
Russians ban Ukrainian traditions in the occupied territories - Resistance
In Hollywood, women directors of top films are still in the minority - study
How celebrating St. Basil's Day can affect your entire year
ARMA ignores auditors' findings: instead of eliminating deficiencies in the Register of Seized Assets, there will be a new design
The king is naked, but he hasn't realized it yet: how the change of tax leadership destroyed the Hetmantsev era
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
Four-year accessibility program in Brovary: how people with disabilities are helped
Orthodox calendar for 2025: dates of the great feasts
The occupiers brought animators from the “Moscow concert” to influence children in the TOT
Monument to Vysotsky in Odesa disappeared from its place in front of the film studio: what will happen to it
“Star Wars” lost a legend: what is known about the death of the actor of the cult saga
Fatboy Slim admits he's lost his passion for making music
Top 10 series to watch in 2025
Keanu Reeves thinks his knees couldn't handle another John Wick movie
“The game is full": Kvitkova criticized for participating in Christmas musical
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King beat the ratings during the Christmas weekend
Dale Haddon, the star of the movie Cyborg and the face of L'Oreal advertising, tragically dies
Boris Johnson appeared in a Ukrainian New Year's movie - what is known
Light installation “Road of Life” from Irpin wins prestigious international competition
Romeo and Juliet star passes away at 73
Ukraine introduces a new public holiday - the Day of Interethnic Harmony
Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world
PEN announced a list of the 201 best Ukrainian books of 2024
Maria Marchuk, who inspired Ivasyuk to write “Chervona Ruta,” passes away
An attempt to sell a 1500-year-old unique artifact in Khmelnytsky region
Director Chris Columbus reveals the secrets of the movie “Home Alone”: details
Kharkiv poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev dies at the front
Maxim Galkin shares Christmas greetings in Ukrainian
1255 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine due to war, most of them in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Culture
As of December 2024, 1255 damaged cultural heritage sites were recorded in Ukraine due to the war. The most affected sites are in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
50 thousand Ukrainians start receiving payments under the eBook program
Starting January 1, 2025, 18-year-old Ukrainians will receive UAH 908 to buy books in Ukrainian through Diia. More than 50 thousand applications for the eBook program have already been submitted.
Ukrainian film about a forester from the Carpathians wins Grand Prix at the OKO Film Festival
The documentary Bartka by Volodymyr Bakuma won the audience vote at the OKO Film Festival. The film tells the story of a forester from the Carpathians and raises environmental issues.
Kyiv Cave Monastery did not use UAH 25.2 million - Accounting Chamber
The Accounting Chamber found that the Kyiv Cave Monastery Reserve did not use UAH 25. 2 million of budget funds. Additionally, the inefficient use of another UAH 29.5 million for unjustified staff allowances was found.
National selection for Eurovision: the numbers of participants who claim to be the tenth finalist are already known
Public Broadcasting has announced a draw among the participants of the longlist to select the last finalist of the national selection. The voting will take place in Diia from January 13 to 17 among 10 candidates.
Russia's attack on the capital: the historic building of the National Union of Writers was damaged
Russian shelling damaged the building of the National Union of Writers of Ukraine, a historical and architectural monument. The building was home to prominent veteran writers Malyshko, Sosiura, Honchar, and others.
11 unique museum exhibits joined the State Register of Cultural Property
The State Register of National Cultural Heritage has added 11 unique museum objects to its list. Among them are paintings by Malevich and Repin and a rare Gospel from 1707.
Russians ban Ukrainian traditions in the occupied territories - Resistance
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians have banned Ukrainian Christmas traditions and the celebration of St. Nicholas. The occupiers impose only “Santa Claus” and conduct anti-Western propaganda among children.
In Hollywood, women directors of top films are still in the minority - study
The share of female directors in the most profitable films of 2024 remained at 13. 4%. The representation of directors from ethnic minorities amounted to 24.1%, which remained almost unchanged compared to last year.
How celebrating St. Basil's Day can affect your entire year
January 1 is the day of St. Basil the Great, a prominent theologian and preacher. This day is filled with spiritual traditions and folk customs that can bring good luck for the whole year.
The occupiers brought animators from the “Moscow concert” to influence children in the TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, the invaders organized a series of children's parties with animators. The purpose of the events is to propagate Russian narratives and foster anti-Western sentiment among children.
Monument to Vysotsky in Odesa disappeared from its place in front of the film studio: what will happen to it
The monument to Vladimir Vysotsky was dismantled from the facade of the Odesa Film Studio by the decision of the local authorities. The sculpture is planned to be moved to the studio's territory near one of the pavilions after obtaining the necessary permits.
“Star Wars” lost a legend: what is known about the death of the actor of the cult saga
Canadian actor Angus MacInnes died at the age of 77 on December 23. He played key roles in Star Wars and other well-known films, including Captain Phillips and Hellboy.
Fatboy Slim admits he's lost his passion for making music
British musician Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) has admitted that he has lost inspiration to create new music. The artist plans to focus on DJing and hopes that his passion for writing tracks will return someday.
Top 10 series to watch in 2025
Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services are preparing large-scale series premieres in 2025. Among them are the sequels to Venzday, White Lotus, and Stranger Things, as well as new projects with Robert De Niro and the DC universe.
Keanu Reeves thinks his knees couldn't handle another John Wick movie
The 60-year-old actor has admitted that his knees would not be able to withstand another John Wick movie. The franchise, which has grossed more than a billion dollars, may end with the fourth installment.
“The game is full": Kvitkova criticized for participating in Christmas musical
Ukrainians criticized Dasha Kvitkova's performance in a Christmas musical because of her singing. The blogger explained that in the video, she does not sing, but speaks to the music.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King beat the ratings during the Christmas weekend
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is leading the Christmas box office with $200 million in revenue. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is close behind with $90 million.
Dale Haddon, the star of the movie Cyborg and the face of L'Oreal advertising, tragically dies
Canadian supermodel and actress Dale Haddon died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Pennsylvania. The 75-year-old star was the face of Max Factor, Revlon, and other well-known brands.
Boris Johnson appeared in a Ukrainian New Year's movie - what is known
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has starred in the Ukrainian comedy Train to December 31. This was announced by TV presenter Yuriy Gorbunov, who thanked the politician for participating in the filming.
Light installation “Road of Life” from Irpin wins prestigious international competition
The Road of Life project on the site of the destroyed Romanivskyi Bridge in Irpin won the LIT Lighting Design Awards. The installation became part of the large-scale project “Kyiv Region. Places of Memory”.
Romeo and Juliet star passes away at 73
British actress Olivia Hussey died at her home on December 27. During her career, she starred in more than 50 projects, including the iconic role of Juliet at the age of 15.
Ukraine introduces a new public holiday - the Day of Interethnic Harmony
Ukraine has a new public holiday to be celebrated annually on May 21. The President signed a decree establishing the Day of Interethnic Harmony and Cultural Diversity.
Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world
In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.
PEN announced a list of the 201 best Ukrainian books of 2024
The Ukrainian PEN presented a list of the best books of 2024 in various categories. The list included 201 books, including fiction, non-fiction, children's publications, and the humanities.
Maria Marchuk, who inspired Ivasyuk to write “Chervona Ruta,” passes away
Maria Marchuk, who inspired Volodymyr Ivasyuk to create Chervona Ruta, died at the age of 81. The woman kept the original lyrics of the song and cherished the memory of the outstanding composer all her life.
An attempt to sell a 1500-year-old unique artifact in Khmelnytsky region
In Khmelnytsky region, police prevented the sale of a unique artifact from the Great Migration era. The silver overlay with gilding and solar signs dates back to 425-450 and is a rare find.
Director Chris Columbus reveals the secrets of the movie “Home Alone”: details
Chris Columbus explained that Kevin's mother was a successful fashion designer and his father could work in advertising. The director also said that he watched 300 children at the casting, although he wanted to cast Kalkin right away.
Kharkiv poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev dies at the front
Poet and prose writer Oleksiy Bezpaltsev, who had been fighting at the front for about a year, died in Kharkiv region. The Kharkiv writer was the author of two collections of short stories and a participant in literary slams.
Maxim Galkin shares Christmas greetings in Ukrainian
Russian comedian Maxim Galkin posted a Christmas greeting in Ukrainian on Instagram. Earlier, he also supported the Ukrainization of streets in Odesa.