Only a quarter of public buildings meet barrier-free standards, which remains a challenge for the country.
Economist Oleh Pendzin emphasized the importance of forming a backbone of business in communities to ensure budget revenues. He urged local authorities to raise the issue of economic reservation more actively to address the labor shortage.
The Brovary community will install special lifts for people with disabilities in apartment buildings. The city authorities are developing a 4-5-year program to improve accessibility and comfortable movement for people with disabilities.
The National Bank of Ukraine has published reports on the volume of credit transfers and direct debits. In the first half of 2024, 1848 million transactions amounting to almost UAH 20166 billion were carried out within Ukraine.
The Brovary City Council has decided to take out a EUR 2. 2 million loan to complete the construction of the Lyceum No. 10 junior school. Mayor Ihor Sapozhko emphasized the importance of modern education for children, despite wartime.
The number of entrepreneurs and companies in the Brovary community increased during martial law. Mayor Ihor Sapozhko reported attracting UAH 466 million in investments and creating 600 new jobs.
The number of people with disabilities in Ukraine is growing due to the war. The authorities are working to change building codes and install lifts to ensure unimpeded access to buildings and public places.
The heating season has started in the Brovary community. Educational institutions will be connected at the request of their heads, and condominiums and housing cooperatives - after the requests of their managers. 10 boiler houses run on alternative fuel.
The economist spoke about the ability of local authorities to facilitate the opening of enterprises through infrastructure support and assistance in finding labor. The expert also noted that a change in the tax system could increase the motivation of the authorities.
In the Brovary community, 10 boiler houses provide heat to important social facilities using wood chips. Energy efficiency measures are being implemented, including the installation of solar power plants under ESCO contracts.
Brovary is actively working to improve the city's accessibility for people with disabilities. They install electric lifts, adapt public places, and advise businesses on creating a barrier-free environment.
In 2022-2024, 76 investment projects worth over UAH 446 million were implemented in the Brovary community. Most of the projects were in the field of trade, and almost 600 new jobs were created.
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In April, German language teachers from two Brovary lyceums will go on an internship in Jena. The twin cities have agreed to cooperate in education, culture, sports, and medicine.
A representative of the sister city of Jena visited Brovary to identify areas for further cooperation. The German city provides a variety of assistance to Brovary, including generators, medical equipment, and special vehicles.
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In the Kyiv region, the activities of the “How are you?” program have been implemented. Psychosocial assistance services, support for veterans and IDPs have been established, mental health centers are operating, and specialists are being trained.
The Brovary Veterans Hub hosted an event dedicated to World Mental Health Day. The participants discussed issues of psychological assistance to various categories of the population, especially veterans and their families.
We are doing everything in our power to ensure that the children of our community play sports and develop physically, says the mayor of Brovary.
The Brovary community is actively preparing for winter and possible power outages. They are installing generators, solar panels, purchasing snowplows and providing alternative energy supply to critical facilities.
In Brovary district, a man attacked police officers with an ax during a call about domestic violence. A law enforcement officer shot and killed the attacker after firing a warning shot. Criminal proceedings have been initiated.
A new rehabilitation center for severely wounded soldiers has been opened in the Bila Tserkva community. The center is equipped with modern equipment and can accommodate 20 patients at a time.
Children's and youth sports in Ukraine are funded mainly from local budgets. In communities where the authorities understand the importance of sports education, sufficient funds are allocated for the development of children's sports.
Brovary has the only wushu school for children and youth in Europe that continues to operate during the war. The city authorities provide full support for the development of children's sports in the community.
In Brovary, two condominiums received compensation for purchasing independent energy sources. In total, this year 12 condominiums received UAH 526,820 in compensation under the program, which has been in effect since the fall of 2022.
The Brovary community implements energy efficiency and energy saving projects with the support of international organizations. Solar power plants have been installed in hospitals, generators have been purchased, and it is planned to equip a kindergarten with alternative energy sources.
The suspected mastermind and executor of the murder in the Brovary hotel were served with a notice of suspicion. They face life imprisonment for contract killing and illegal handling of weapons.
Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.
The man organized a scheme to sell counterfeit e-cigarettes via Telegram. During the searches, the SBU seized goods worth UAH 1.4 million, and the organizer was served a notice of suspicion.
In the Brovary community, 98% of traffic lights are equipped with alternative power sources. This will allow them to operate during power outages even at sub-zero temperatures.