National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Scientists are working on plant varieties that withstand climate challenges and yield crops. Preserving the "Melitopol collection" is a valuable genetic treasure.

Human remains found in a garbage dump turned out to be archaeological artifacts. They were collected by archaeologists during the 19th–20th centuries in the territory of Podil and stored in the institute.

The seizure of land from scientific enterprises leads to the loss of access to domestic seeds. Farmers are forced to use foreign varieties that are less adapted to the conditions of Ukraine.

The Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the lobbying of interests of the pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa", presenting it as scientific research. The event, which was supposed to improve the availability of medicines, was reduced to criticism of pharmacies.

The seizure of land from the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences may destroy the scientific system, deprive farmers of support and threaten food security. Ukraine risks losing control over the seed fund.

The Agrarian Committee of the Rada called on the Cabinet of Ministers not to withdraw state lands of NAAS in favor of the State Property Fund. MPs are convinced that this threatens the loss of domestic selection, scientific schools, jobs, and food security.

The SPFU is trying to seize 135 thousand hectares of land from the NAAS. This could lead to the loss of livestock and the destruction of the system of breeding livestock.

The State Property Fund is initiating the transfer of NAAS lands to the state enterprise "Reserve", which threatens scientific research. This may lead to the loss of Ukraine's agricultural independence.

Lawyer Ivanna Smachylo headed the State Property Fund after Koval's transition to ministers. Her career is connected with Koval, which raises questions about personnel loyalty and control over state assets.

The Kyiv City Council has denied rumors about the construction of a “Courtyard with Crows” at 9 Reitarska Street. The site was leased for 10 years exclusively for tourist infrastructure and catering facilities.

Environmental prosecutors have launched an investigation into the legality of an investment deal to build on the land of Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv. The inspection was initiated due to public outcry and the threat of losing valuable land with unique plant species.

The head of KCMA, Timur Tkachenko, will appeal to the management of the Hryshko Botanical Garden and the National Academy of Sciences to terminate the investment agreement on the development of the territory. The agreement of 2018 provides for the development of a plot on Sadovo-Botanichna Street.

The State Audit Service found violations in the transfer of land to the Hryshko National Botanical Garden for the construction of housing on Sadovo-Botanichna Street. Over 6 years, the developer provided the botanical garden with goods and services worth UAH 2.6 million.

The Ukrainian research flagship delivered a technical team and supplies for modernization to the Antarctic station. The vessel also brought fresh fruits and vegetables for the winterers.

Ukrainians can officially buy pensionable service record for retirement. One month of pensionable service costs UAH 1760, and one year costs UAH 21 thousand, according to an expert at the Institute of Demography.

Starting January 1, 2025, all medical institutions will work through the NHSU Medical Guarantee Program. The first agreement has already been signed by the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, and other institutions must comply with the NHSU requirements.

The government approved the NSDC's plan to preserve the national identity of Ukrainians in Russia and on the lands historically inhabited by them. The plan envisages collecting evidence of crimes, countering propaganda, and covering Ukrainian history in educational programs.

A traditional Christmas meal in 2024 will cost Ukrainians UAH 1,365, up 41% from last year. The most expensive dishes will be fried fish, kutia and borscht with beans.

A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected.

Naukova Dumka publishing house of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine has announced its liquidation and Bankruptcy. The last day of operation of the bookstore on Tereshchenkovskaya and the online store will be December 2, 2024.

The Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee has approved the draft state budget for the second reading with important changes. Among the main ones are $2 billion from the UK for weapons and the preservation of 64% of personal income tax for communities.

NABU detective Viktor Yarema spoke about corruption schemes in state-owned enterprises of the National Academy of Sciences with land plots. However, in the case against former Minister Solsky, NABU relies on a dubious Soviet document.

NABU Senior Detective Viktor Yarema expressed doubts about the authenticity of the 1953 document in the case against former Minister Solsky. The document on which the investigation relies is only a copy with handwritten changes and does not have an original in any government agency.

The experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise estimated the timeframe for the recovery of various ecosystems in Ukraine after the war. It will take 30-50 years to fully restore forests, 10-20 years for water resources, and 10-40 years for protected areas.

A key document was “lost” in the NABU case against former Minister Solskyi.

According to the most optimistic forecasts, Ukraine's population will reach 37-38 million people by 2051. Pessimistic scenarios predict a decrease to 22-25 million people.

The expert estimates Ukraine's mobilization resource at a maximum of 5 million men aged 25-60. The total population in the government-controlled territories is just over 31 million.

An exhibition “Expedition through the Solar System” created by Swiss scientists has opened in Chernivtsi. The exposition is presented in a comic book format and is accompanied by interactive activities for children of all ages.

Oleksandr Kolotilin called the NABU case against him and Mykola Solskyi regarding land seizure absurd. He claims that the plots are with the owners and have not been arrested, considering the case to be political.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the composition of a six-member competition commission to select the director of the Bureau of Economic Security. Three members of the commission are from the government and three are from international partners.