Kyiv

Head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko has made personnel changes in the tax service. Directors of two departments of the central office and heads of three regional offices were dismissed.

Judges of the HACC and HQCJ demand preferential loans for housing despite fraud with official apartments and corruption - expert.

In 2024, the language ombudsman received 2,314 complaints about violations of language legislation, which is 37% less than last year. Most violations concerned the lack of a Ukrainian version of websites and services.

One laboratory-confirmed case of human metapneumovirus has been recorded in the capital. The incidence of HMPV is lower than in previous years. A total of 14 cases have been detected in Ukraine since the beginning of the epidemic season.

The Hub for Women Entrepreneurs in Brovary continues to operate, refuting rumors of moving to Kyiv. All initiatives and intensives to support women's business in the community will continue as usual.

A grant competition “Culture in Focus of Communities” with a budget of UAH 10 million has been launched to develop cultural initiatives outside regional centers. Projects can receive from UAH 500 thousand to UAH 1 million to implement cultural initiatives.

On January 9, cloudy weather is forecast in Ukraine with clearings, sometimes with precipitation in the form of rain and sleet. The air temperature will range from +2 to +15 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of Odesa region and Crimea.

The patrol policemen stopped the Ford because the license plates did not comply with state standards. The driver behaved aggressively, threatened the police and inflicted bodily harm on a patrol officer, after which he was detained.

A fight between two men, one of whom was carrying a pneumatic gun, took place on a street in Kyiv's Pechersk district. The police quickly detained both parties to the conflict and are establishing the circumstances of the incident.

In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, a man lured an 8-month-old dog into an apartment, where he abused it and then threw it out of the window. The suspect, who had previously killed animals, is currently in custody.

Minister Sibiga met with Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen to discuss strengthening air defense and countering Russia's hybrid threats. The parties agreed on the priorities of Finland's OSCE Chairmanship for 2025.

Financial expert Olena Sosiedka forecasts the hryvnya-dollar exchange rate at the level of 45-47 hryvnyas in 2025. The exchange rate will be affected by military actions, reduction of exports and growth of production costs.

The iconic song “Ukrainian Salo” is 20 years old. During this time, three video clips were created, the last of which gained 7.9 million views on YouTube and used 3D XR technology.

In Kyiv, a 31-year-old man killed a dog during a quarrel with his partner. The attacker, who was detained by the police, faces up to 8 years in prison.

The SBI detained the company commander of the 155th Brigade, who refused to comply with the order and left the place of service. The senior lieutenant also incited his subordinates to escape unarmed.

A 12-year-old boy from Kyiv died at a ski resort in the Lviv region. The child suffered a fatal head injury after falling while skiing.

The family bicycle shop "Velomisto" in Brovary has been successfully developing since 2018, selling 500 bicycles per year. The business has received a grant for development and is actively engaged in charity, helping those affected by the war.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the development of volunteering among students. Volunteer activities will be counted as practice and will be taken into account when applying to educational institutions.

Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on January 9 with temperatures ranging from +4 to +14 degrees. On the weekend of January 11-12, a cold snap is forecast, but the winter will remain warm.

In Chernihiv region, a court sentenced three gang members to life in prison for the murder of a family from Kyiv. The criminals lured the family to an abandoned gas station, killed them and stole $6,000.

Air defense forces repelled a nighttime UAV attack on Kyiv region. A private house was damaged by falling debris, with no casualties.

On January 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and local precipitation in the form of rain. The daytime temperature will range from +3 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

An air raid alert has been declared in the Ukrainian capital, and people are being urged to take shelter. The Air Force has warned of enemy drones moving toward Kyiv.

Air defense forces are actively working in Kyiv region due to the threat from the air. The military administration is urging residents to stay in shelters until the alarm is dismissed.

At the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv checkpoint, customs officers found 424 iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max hidden in a car. The driver tried to smuggle the phones through the “green corridor” to avoid declaring them.

The President signed a law on creating and maintaining a list of terrorist organizations and groups. The SBU will compile a list of organizations that pose a threat to national security in Ukraine and abroad.

FAVBET Tech took part in the annual event Diia. City Union Annual Gathering 2024 in Kyiv as one of the partners. The event discussed business cooperation with the state, prospects for artificial intelligence, and Diia.City opportunities.

On Vysotsky Boulevard, a passerby found two emaciated dogs locked in a Nissan. The owner of the car was found, the animals were released, and an administrative report was drawn up against the man.

The Pechersk court extended the detention of MP Yevhen Shevchenko until March 7 without bail. The MP is suspected of treason for spreading pro-Russian narratives and calling for negotiations with the aggressor.

An official of Kyivmedspetsstrans and four accomplices were detained for embezzling funds for the purchase of spare parts for ambulances. The criminals inflated prices at tenders and divided the excess profits among themselves.