Ukraine's aviation industry, which has preserved a full production cycle, has reoriented itself to defense needs but requires state support. The lack of benefits threatens the loss of competitiveness and personnel, despite successful operation, as exemplified by the ferry flight of An-124-100 "Ruslan" to Germany.
Opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Since February 24, 2022, 13 healthcare facilities have been damaged and 2 destroyed in Dnipro as a result of enemy attacks. Also, 65 general secondary education institutions and 43 preschool institutions were affected.
The ban on marketing agreements between pharmacies and drug manufacturers from March 1, 2025, negatively affects small manufacturers who have lost their promotion tools. This can also lead to market shadowization and job losses.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has initiated criminal proceedings regarding possible abuses by ARMA officials. This is related to the transfer of the Trade Unions House to management and other scandals that undermine trust in the agency.
At the 106th kilometer of the Kyiv-Odesa highway, Volvo and MAN trucks collided overnight. As a result of the accident, cargo was scattered across the road, and one lane of traffic towards Kyiv is blocked.
Ukrainians are adapting to new recreation conditions, choosing short trips within the country, mainly to the West and Odesa. Bulgaria has become popular abroad due to its accessibility and lower prices.
In Mykolaiv, an investigation is underway into the alleged abuse of power by employees of the Korabelny District Territorial Recruitment Center (RTCC), who beat a conscription-aged man on July 14. A criminal proceeding has been opened on this fact under Part 5 of Article 426-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
In the Korabelnyi district of Mykolaiv on July 14, people in military uniform beat a man, pinning him to the ground near an apartment building. The case has been handed over to the State Bureau of Investigation, which has already entered the data into the ERDR.
Today, July 16, a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction will take place, where Yulia Svyrydenko will present candidates for ministerial positions. The appointment of ministers is expected tomorrow, July 17.
Yarema Zhuhayevych, Head of the Aviation Industry Workers' Union, emphasized the importance of preserving human potential and state defense orders for Ukraine's aviation industry. The industry modernizes equipment, develops drones, and supports combat aviation, creating 8-12 jobs in related sectors.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk believes that changes in Trump's strategy will not affect Putin; on the contrary, Russia will intensify its efforts within 50 days. This period is likely related to new Russian peace proposals and ends on September 2, the anniversary of the end of World War II.
Bitcoin has updated its historical maximum, surpassing the mark of 122 thousand dollars. Expert Olena Sosiedka explains this by the activity of institutional players and the policy of the American authorities, predicting a possible increase to 200 thousand dollars in the near future.
Since January 2025, state benefits for aircraft manufacturing enterprises have ceased to operate in Ukraine. The aviation industry risks remaining outside the Defence City initiative, which could lead to a loss of potential.
In Zakarpattia, almost 40 tourists were poisoned by water from the Shypit waterfall, which cannot be drunk. The victims are in infectious disease departments, their condition is satisfactory.
Hedgehogs, nocturnal animals, are increasingly appearing during the day due to habitat degradation, chemicals in fields, destruction of vegetation, and food shortages. This is a forced change in their daily rhythm for survival, also caused by climate change and heat.
A dangerous astrological period has begun in Ukraine, indicating possible crises in state governance.
In Ukraine, state bodies are trying to shift responsibility for counterparty violations onto customers. Lawyers and courts argue that the customer company is not responsible for the actions of the counterparty after the completion of a business transaction.
Ukraine's accession to SEPA will allow Ukrainian banks and fintech companies to operate under European conditions, simplifying euro transfers. This will open up new opportunities for businesses and Ukrainians abroad, although the euro exchange rate will depend on other factors.
In Lviv region, 10 children have been hospitalized with suspected poisoning after visiting a water park in Zakarpattia. The police have opened a criminal investigation, taking water and food samples for examination.