Kyiv

As of July 2024, 26. 1% of Ukrainian pensioners receive a pension of less than UAH 3,000, and only 12.5% of pensioners receive payments of more than UAH 10,000.

The reconstruction of the kindergarten in Brovary damaged by a helicopter crash in January 2023 is well underway: the second phase of repairs has already begun, including pouring a monolithic slab and reinforcing exits to reopen the facility as soon as possible.

A 51-year-old Kyiv resident organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian border in exchange for money, entering their data into the Shlyakh system under the guise of volunteers transporting goods for the Armed Forces.

Belgium will provide EUR 150 million to finance projects to restore energy and social infrastructure in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine.

Mobile operators in Ukraine are to provide 10 hours of uninterrupted mobile communication during a power outage by February 2025, and 80% of base stations are to meet this requirement by December 2024, according to an order from the State Special Communications Service.

Kyiv residents are warned of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds of 15-20 meters per second expected in the afternoon of July 17 and are urged to take safety precautions.

On July 16, scientists recorded the highest water temperature in the Dnipro River in Kyiv at 29. 0°C, exceeding the previous record of 28.6°C set in 2010.

In Kyiv, an accident occurs on Drahomanova Street, and traffic is hampered.

The NBU's ban on restructuring foreign currency loans: how it affects entrepreneurs.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Szijjarto discussed the situation around Ukraine and bilateral cooperation during a meeting in New York.

Hot weather with temperatures of 35-40°C in most regions of Ukraine on July 17, with some thunderstorms and rains in some areas.

From July 16 to July 18, Kyiv region will experience an extraordinary level of fire danger due to favorable weather conditions for the spread of fire.

The driver of a Volkswagen lost control and collided with a tree in Kyiv region, resulting in the driver and passenger being hospitalized with injuries.

A 44-year-old man faces 5 to 8 years in prison for stabbing a 58-year-old man in the stomach during a conflict over an insult to his wife in a village in Kyiv region.

Families with children who were treated at the National Children's Hospital "Okhmatdyt" during the attack on July 8, as well as families with children of employees of the private medical facility that was attacked, will receive one-time financial assistance in the amount of UAH 10,800 per person.

President Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to discuss humanitarian aid, winterization, and the launch of a UN-supported platform to help Ukrainian refugees return home.

Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.

Heavy rains and strong winds caused flooding, traffic congestion, and falling trees in some parts of Kyiv.

Due to very low wind speeds in Kyiv, there is a temporary deterioration in air quality, so it is recommended to limit outdoor activities and drink plenty of fluids until the situation improves.

The director of a Kyiv construction company earned UAH 5. 5 million by selling low-quality de-icing salt without the necessary additives to public utilities, and he has been notified of suspicion.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development will cover almost 285,000 euros of Ukraine's membership fees for 2024, supporting Ukraine's further cooperation and growth.

In Brovary, municipalities have installed watering troughs in parks and public places to help street animals cope with the extreme heat of 35-38°C.

The Verkhovna Rada has supported a bill to cancel daylight saving time. This year, at the end of October, Ukrainians will switch to winter time for the last time, and there will be no more daylight saving time from 2025 onwards.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region, and earlier, cruise missiles flying through Sumy region toward Chernihiv region and one moving further toward Kyiv region.

The IMF team led by Gavin Gray begins meetings in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's fiscal plans for the second half of 2024 and the medium term.

Economists express skepticism about the ability of the Labor government to significantly improve the long-term economic growth prospects of the UK, despite political efforts.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of a Shahed attack drone in the north of Kyiv region.

The enemy attacked Kyiv region with drones at night, air defense forces were involved, there were no civilian casualties or damage to critical infrastructure, and drone debris fell in 2 districts, damaging 2 non-residential buildings and causing a small fire.

Extreme heat of 35-41°C is expected in most of Ukraine on July 16, with thunderstorms and rains in some regions.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed gratitude to Lithuania for its strong support, including €1. 2 billion in aid, hospitality for Ukrainian refugees, and advocacy for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, during his online address to Lithuanian ambassadors.