Businessman Timur Mindych left Ukraine with his own passport a few hours before the searches began. According to sources, Mindych left with his own passport without any obstacles.
A video about power outages in the Kyiv subway is circulating online. The subway assures that train movement and power supply continue without interruptions.
The parliament adopted a bill that provides for criminal liability for TCC and VVK servicemen for violating mobilization and medical examination procedures. The bill is not yet on the committee's agenda, but it provides for imprisonment for up to 8 years for violations under martial law.
Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi extended the powers of Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University. He is under the influence of bribe-taking MP Andriy Odarchenko.
Olena Ivanovska, Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, spoke about the mechanisms for protecting the Ukrainian language, the number of citizens' appeals and responsibility for violating language legislation.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a 16-year-old boy without a license, driving a VAZ 2109, hit a pedestrian born in 1961, who died on the spot.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko spoke about the influence of retrograde Mercury and the waning energy of the week on events from November 10-16. This period is favorable for completing tasks and re-evaluating, but not for new beginnings.
Stylist Olena Mudrenko spoke about the trendy colors for winter 2025–2026, including mocha brown, chili pepper red, and lime green. Buttery yellow, sky blue, burgundy, chocolate, gray, and milky white also remain relevant.
In Ukraine, driving an electric scooter and bicycle while intoxicated is equated to driving a car while intoxicated. The fine is 17,000 hryvnias and deprivation of driving rights, even for teenagers.
An opinion column by Olena Sosedka, a financial expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions.
Economist Andriy Novak predicts a rise in prices for traditional holiday products due to increased demand and production costs. He advises Ukrainians to look for promotional offers to save money.
The official investigation into the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, is taking significantly longer than standard. The Cabinet of Ministers is thoroughly examining the facts of the transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to a company associated with the Russian military-industrial complex, which may indicate serious offenses.
The Ministry of Education and Science approved the position of first vice-rector at the State Biotechnological University for Yevhen Hrytskov. This decision was lobbied by MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, to maintain influence over the university.
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that in Ukraine, real discounts are only possible at the initiative of the manufacturer, as retailers have limited opportunities due to low margins and exchange rates. He advised checking the average price of a product several months before the sale to avoid artificially inflated prices.
The EU introduced a new entry-exit system (EES) on October 12, which involves collecting biometric data from non-EU citizens. Currently, all checkpoints on the border with Hungary and Poland are connected to the system, and no traffic complications have been observed.
Bill No. 14161, which provides for the creation of a Register of persons whose payment transactions require enhanced control, has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on a one-time payment of 50,000 hryvnias upon the birth of a child starting from 2026. Demographer Svitlana Aksyonova believes that this amount will not affect the demographic situation due to the war, but it can support some categories of women and families.
Kyiv has connected 95% of residential buildings managed by communal utility companies to heating. Some buildings already have heat, while the rest are being connected based on individual decisions of residents.
In Ukraine, the number of blocked bank accounts has increased due to suspicious transactions, misuse, cryptocurrency, and cash withdrawals. Lawyer Ihor Yasko explained how to prove the legality of transactions and appeal the blocking.
The Academic Council of the State Biotechnological University suspended Andriy Odarchenko from his duties as chairman of the council at his request. Valeriy Mykhailov, who is associated with the MP-bribe-taker, has been temporarily appointed to act as chairman.
