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President of Hungary refuses to resign following demand from Magyar's government

Tamás Sulyok has refused to resign at the demand of Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The President will act in accordance with the law and await the conclusions of the Venice Commission.

News of the World • June 1, 10:43 AM • 4447 views
New property registration rules for children come into effect in Ukraine

Permission from guardianship authorities is no longer required for children to receive property free of charge. The changes apply to the gifting of real estate and vehicles.

Society • May 25, 02:05 PM • 10300 views
Established practice is forming in Ukraine: courts refuse to recognize vehicle leasing as royalties

Courts have prohibited the State Tax Service from interpreting vehicle leasing as royalties and assessing taxes. This applies to the leasing of railcars, aircraft, and agricultural machinery.

Economy • May 22, 12:47 PM • 86526 views
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Aviation under pressure: how reclassifying aircraft lease payments as royalties threatens Ukraine

The ESBU interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, creating risks for five airlines. Experts claim violations of international law and agreements.

Economy • May 21, 11:41 AM • 44975 views
Ministry of Justice names mandatory documents for inheritance of housing

To register an inheritance for housing, documents regarding death, ownership, and family ties are required. Lost papers are restored through duplicates or the court.

Society • May 20, 08:17 AM • 15299 views
In Ukraine, 119 lawyers have been served with notices of suspicion of crimes over the past year and a half – Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Over the past year and a half, 119 lawyers have received notices of suspicion, and 79 cases are already in court. As the Prosecutor General noted, this is not a fight against the legal profession, but a cleansing of the profession from those who use it as a cover.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 12:56 PM • 2849 views
Court denies man's claim for reimbursement of half the cost of ex-wife's breast augmentation surgery

The Supreme Court has denied a man's claim for compensation regarding his wife's breast augmentation surgery. He must also pay a share for a car sold without her consent.

Society • May 8, 06:22 PM • 4791 views
The Ministry of Justice explained which property cannot be seized during enforcement proceedings

The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.

Society • May 8, 11:39 AM • 4317 views
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A full-fledged vehicle or a toy — which category do electric scooters belong to and what are the requirements for their operators

Electric scooters are officially recognized as vehicles, so drivers must comply with traffic regulations. Parents will be held responsible for accidents involving children.

Society • May 7, 02:50 PM • 100832 views
Trade unions support the update of the Labor Code but oppose lockouts and the narrowing of workers' rights – Byzov

The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) supports the update of the Labor Code, yet opposes lockouts and the narrowing of workers' rights. A list of critical amendments to the law has been submitted to the Government and the Parliamentary Committee.

Society • May 7, 12:16 PM • 57086 views
Failed to diagnose pneumonia during examination: Kyiv doctor to face trial following death of 8-year-old girl

A pediatrician failed to diagnose pneumonia in an 8-year-old girl, leading to the child's death. Prosecutors have submitted the indictment against the doctor to the court.

Kyiv • May 7, 12:15 PM • 4019 views
What is “good conduct,” what place does it hold in the Civil Code, and why has it sparked a wave of criticism

The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.

Society • April 30, 07:05 PM • 66856 views
HACC confiscates over UAH 7.3 million in unjustified assets from a migration service official in Khmelnytskyi region

The court ruled as unjustified the assets of an official in Khmelnytskyi region who purchased a shopping center for UAH 13. 7 million. Over UAH 7.3 million will be recovered as state revenue.

Society • April 29, 04:30 PM • 5856 views
How the new law on factoring will change business operations in Ukraine

The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).

Economy • April 29, 11:19 AM • 2927 views
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The legal nature of leasing: lawyer explains why transport payments cannot be royalties

Transport leasing does not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights, therefore it cannot be taxed as royalties. Attempts by the ESBU (Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine) to change this threaten the operation of the civil aviation industry and economic stability.

Economy • April 29, 10:12 AM • 60388 views
Ukraine needs to approve a tax on parcels to maintain funding from the IMF - media

The introduction of VAT on parcels is a condition for IMF funding worth 8. 1 billion dollars. The absence of this law will also block funds from the European Commission.

Economy • April 28, 07:30 PM • 5207 views
No marriage permits at age 14 — Verkhovna Rada passes new Civil Code in first reading

Draft Law No. 15150 was supported by 254 MPs. If passed in its entirety, Ukrainians will be able to inherit accounts and crypto-assets, claim compensation for war losses under specific rules, and courts will receive tools against cyber fraud and abuses involving artificial intelligence.

Society • April 28, 12:54 PM • 4467 views
Lubinets outlines tree removal procedures and fines for unauthorized loggingPhoto

Dmytro Lubinets explained the rules for tree removal and the procedure for obtaining a permit. Illegal logging carries the threat of a fine and full compensation for damages.

Society • April 28, 10:45 AM • 20118 views
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Rada creates working group to align civil weapons bills with EU standards - what is expected

The Verkhovna Rada Committee has established a group to adapt draft laws on civilian weapons to EU norms. Representatives of European institutions and law enforcement agencies will be involved in the work.

Society • April 27, 06:35 PM • 25896 views
Ministry of Economy initiates reform of the State Labor Service; savings for businesses could reach UAH 4.4 billion per year

The Government is reforming the State Labor Service to reduce pressure on businesses and digitalize oversight. Savings for entrepreneurs will amount to 4.4 billion hryvnias per year.

Economy • April 27, 03:12 PM • 3808 views
Why Ukrainian patients are creating public initiatives like StopOdrex

Ukrainian patients are uniting in public initiatives to document cases of potential medical errors and protect their rights. The reasons include the difficulty of proving medical negligence, lengthy and expensive legal proceedings, and the lack of effective quality control for medical services. Against this backdrop, platforms like StopOdrex are emerging, becoming an alternative tool in the struggle for justice and mutual support.

Society • April 27, 10:09 AM • 41044 views
SMS bombers, a large-scale bot farm, and the dissemination of humiliating content - the police revealed details of the crypto-loan schemePhoto

Police detained seven members of a group who blackmailed over 1,500 people through Bitcapital and Crypsee. The perpetrators used a bot farm with 6,000 numbers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 17, 12:19 PM • 2883 views
5.3 million hryvnias stolen through BitCapital crypto loans - participants of the criminal scheme exposedPhoto

Seven members of the group issued loans in USDT and extorted money through threats. 41 people were affected, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.

Society • April 17, 12:17 PM • 4293 views
A judge in Prykarpattia will be tried for a fatal road accident; she faces up to 8 years in prisonPhoto

A judge from the Pidhaytsi court hit two pedestrians in the village of Fraha at a speed of over 80 km/h. One man died, and relatives are demanding 4.8 million UAH in compensation.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 12:29 PM • 10146 views
Inheritance after the death of a spouse - who is entitled to what

Lawyers explained the order of inheritance by will and by law. A widow or widower is entitled to half of the joint property and a share in the inheritance.

Society • April 15, 07:41 AM • 63464 views
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Breach of medical confidentiality: Odrex doctor, on trial for medical negligence, revealed details of his deceased patient's treatmentPhoto

Vitaliy Rusakov, a doctor at the Odrex clinic who is on trial for medical negligence in the case of Adnan Kivan's death, publicly disclosed details of the patient's treatment in his video blog. Lawyers believe that such actions may indicate a breach of medical confidentiality and the constitutional right to privacy.

Society • April 9, 11:59 AM • 28631 views
Academic Shalimov's apartment in Kyiv was resold using fake documents - the swindler was caughtPhoto

A fraudster appropriated an apartment worth UAH 4. 8 million in Obolon using forged documents. The apartment has now been seized, and the suspect has been taken into custody.

Kyiv • April 9, 10:55 AM • 13033 views
Ukraine simplified the procurement of pickup trucks and buggies for the Armed Forces

The Defense Procurement Agency received the status of a Central Purchasing Body (CPB) for direct work with equipment suppliers. The military will choose transport from a catalog without complex procedures.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:15 PM • 4612 views
Hundreds of billions of dollars for Ukraine: activists at the Polish embassy demanded that a Polish court recognize the decision of a Ukrainian courtPhotoVideo

Hundreds of billions of dollars for Ukraine: activists at the Polish embassy demanded that a Polish court recognize the decision of a Ukrainian court.

Society • March 20, 11:49 AM • 24612 views
In Poltava region, a father inflicted severe bodily injuries on his 10-year-old son because he ate sweets without permission.

In Poltava region, a man inflicted severe head and torso injuries on a child. The boy is in the hospital, and the suspect father has already been taken into custody.

Society • March 19, 02:39 PM • 4845 views