Europe Ukraine The latest estimates suggest that public debt in 2021 has fallen to 51,7% of GDP, returning to the level within the safety limit of the Budget Code and approaching the IMF/WB recommended safe level for developing economies
Europe Ukraine According to a nationwide poll conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Foundation for Democratic Initiatives together with the Razumkov Centre, most respondents named President Volodymyr Zelensky politician of the year
Europe Ukraine Some 49,8% of Ukrainians do not support the idea of holding early presidential elections, according to a poll conducted by the Razumkov Centre's sociological service
Europe Ukraine The foreign minister presented to the OSCE the elements of the Crimea Platform's activities and the five priority areas that include policy of non-recognition of the attempted annexation, more effective sanctions and an international human rights response
Europe Ukraine The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved funding to support the war-torn country amid fears that Russia is plotting a deeper invasion
Europe Ukraine A large-scale energy modernisation programme of boiler facilities will be launched next year, with a series of energy efficiency measures that will help reduce people's bills
Europe Ukraine A next-generation international school in Kiev is to be launched by Brookes Education Group and CIL International; the school will offer a premium education opportunity for over 700 international and local students
Europe Ukraine More than 1.200 people have already been killed and more than 1.000 have been injured in fires in Ukraine this year, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reported
Europe Ukraine Today the 30 most significant literature works published between 1991-2021 will be announced as a result of the voting contest "30 Iconic Books of Our Independence" organized over a month by the Ukrainian Book Institute and the Ministry of Culture
Europe Ukraine A new law aimed at limiting the excessive influence of wealthy individuals on national politics has been approved by parliament; it will prevent them from funding political parties or taking part in the privatization of state assets
Europe Ukraine RAPID TRIDENT – 2021 military exercises, ending today in the western part of the country, involved 6.000 troops from 15 countries including USA and 11 NATO members
Europe Ukraine Today the Kyiv Opera, with the support of WHO and UNESCO, will host the "Musical gratitude to medical workers" world premiere by the Ukrainian conductor and “UNESCO Artist of Peace”, Herman Makarenko
Europe Ukraine 50.000 rapid tests, 19.000 antiseptics and 190.000 masks have been prepared in view of a mass pilgrimage traditionally performed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, in Uman to pray at the grave of the Breslav Hasidism founder