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a Russian air bomb damaged the 7th entrance of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, shattering about 700 windows. The main structures survived, but due to its status as an architectural monument, restoration could take years.

As a result of the night strike of the Russian Federation on Kharkiv, 4 people were killed, including two young men and two elderly women. Three private houses were destroyed, 17 residential buildings and 6 cars were damaged.

The President of Ukraine commented on the Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih. He called for the isolation of Russia and emphasized that flirting with the aggressor only increases its appetite.

Russian troops have damaged the building of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, which is a UNESCO-protected architectural monument, with bombs. A medical facility and administrative buildings were also damaged, with six people injured.

A festival of Podillya customs and rituals was held in Nemyriv with the support of the MHP-Hromada charitable foundation. Guests tasted traditional dishes, viewed exhibitions of handicrafts and enjoyed performances by creative groups.

The Prague authorities have banned organized night tours of pubs for tourist groups from 22:00 to 6:00. The decision was made due to complaints from residents about noise and garbage and security problems in the city center.

The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal upheld the claim of the Kyiv Cave Monastery against UTOPIK to vacate building No. 19. The building belongs to the state and is an architectural monument of local significance.

On October 15, the Kyiv Cave Monastery will open an exhibition of the restored iconostasis of St. George's Church in Drohobych. The 17th-century iconostasis is a pearl of Ukrainian sacred art and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It was on October 5, 1962, that the first film based on the books by Ian Fleming about the British intelligence spy, 007 agent James Bond, Dr. No, was released, which marked the beginning of the cult film franchise.

The world's first law on access to information was adopted in 1766 in Sweden. The document guaranteed free access to archives with the right to receive copies of documents, freedom of printing and dissemination of data on the government, parliament and courts.

Niger's military government postponed the start of the school year to October 28 due to heavy rains and flooding. More than 300 people have died and 800,000 have been affected by the worst floods in 30 years in the region.

For the first time, World Cleanup Day was held in 2018, when its participants managed to collect more than 80 thousand tons of garbage around the world. This year, at least 100 million people from 197 countries will join World Cleanup Day.

UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.

Russian invaders in the occupied Crimea have started massive felling of trees to build fortifications on the coast. Local residents report trucks with logs heading to the occupiers' positions.

Ukraine asks UNESCO to protect Chersonesos Tavriya from the illegal actions of the Russian Federation in the occupied Crimea. The occupiers are carrying out construction work and archaeological excavations, which have damaged 80,215 square meters of the monument.

The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, proposed to create a council on culture at the Office of the President. He emphasized the importance of culture during the war and noted the contribution of cultural figures to the fight against the aggressor.

The Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has partially restored the roof and the most damaged side. Services are already being held, and the restoration is funded by donations from citizens.

Today, on July 20, all space enthusiasts can join the celebration of International Moon Day. It was on July 20, 1969, that American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin first set foot on the surface of the Earth's satellite.

More than 2,000 cultural infrastructure facilities and at least 1,086 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which is dedicated to the baptism of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr in 988 and the establishment of Christianity on the territory of our country.

The new conditions for climbing Mount Fuji, including a $12 fee and a daily limit of 4,000 tourists, were introduced to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ensure the safety of visitors.

Google has announced the largest expansion of its translator yet, adding 110 new languages, including Crimean Tatar, Afar, Cantonese, Mansi, Nko, Panjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh), and Tok Pisin, with about a quarter of them coming from Africa.

Deputy Minister of culture Anastasia Bondar notes that this is a historic event for Ukraine and an important step in the protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The national list of elements of the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine includes the wedding ceremony "reading the crown" from Volhynia and Rivne region, which involves reading parting words to a young family with wise life rules and wishes.

The National Bank of Ukraine presented commemorative coins "Ornek. Crimean Tatar Ornament" dedicated to the traditional ornament of the Crimean Tatars, one of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine, which in 2021 was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

An illegal religious building, a "church-MAF," was dismantled on the territory of the National Museum of History of Ukraine in Kyiv, following a court order to eliminate unauthorized construction.

Today, on the third Thursday of May, all Ukrainians, representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora abroad, and people who honor our national and cultural traditions join the celebration of World Vyshyvanka Day, which was launched in 2006 by a group of students from Chernivtsi National University.

Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine continues to cause serious damage to Ukraine's historical and cultural heritage: according to British intelligence, as of early May 2024, 1,987 cultural institutions had suffered damage and 1,062 heritage sites had been destroyed or damaged.

ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its investigative reporting exposing the lavish gifts and free trips that billionaires have given to Supreme Court justices over the years. The Pulitzer Prize also honors work in journalism in 15 different categories. This year there is a special award for journalists covering the war between Israel and Hamas.

Ukrainian audio guides and bookshelves are already present in 44 countries, including Finland, Canada, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and others. They were installed as part of initiatives to popularize Ukrainian culture around the world.