Recruited through a Russian sect: IT specialist and teacher from Kyiv were sentenced to 13 years for cooperation with the FSB
Publication Watchers Media revealed details of an old case regarding the strike on the Ivano-Frankivsk airport, involving a rather strange trio — consisting of an IT specialist, a teacher, and a blogger, who were recruited by the FSB before the full-scale war.
Data on men from the age of 16 were automatically entered into «Oberig» without visiting the TCC and undergoing an EOC
Men aged 16-25 are registered automatically – there is no longer any need to apply to the MCC and undergo a medical examination. This is part of a pilot project, said Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization.
Ukrainians love speed: UAH 11 billion spent on new cars – BMW and Mercedes are in the top
In October 2024, Ukrainians spent UAH 11.1 billion on new passenger cars. This is 12% more than in the same period of the previous year. The figure also increased by 3% compared to September this year.
Black Friday in Ukrainian: 64% of citizens don’t believe in discounts, but one-third plan to buy clothes and only 12% — gadgets
Recent surveys indicate that interest in Black Friday discounts is declining year by year.
Ukraine launches the Unified State Register of Pets — the first stage has already started
Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, together with the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, are launching the Unified State Register of Domestic Animals.
Ukrainian OpenAI users will start paying VAT from January 1
OpenAI has started sending notifications to owners of paid accounts in Ukraine, informing that from January 1, 2025, they will start charging value added tax.
Imports of passenger cars cost Ukraine $3.3 billion in the first 9 months of 2024
In the first three quarters of 2024, 239,000 passenger cars, both new and used, were imported to Ukraine. This is 9% more than in the same period in 2023. This is according to the State Statistics Service.
National cashback brought Ukrainians more than UAH 119 million in October: three times more than in September, but still less than UAH 100 per person
Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said about payments under the «National Cashback» program that Ukrainians received in October. It is noted that payments for October have already been received on National Cashback cards. In October, the program participants accumulated three times more funds than in September.
B «Reserve+» will add the function of paying fines to the TCC for violations of military registration
The Ministry of Defense continues to develop the «Reserve+» app and add new features to it. Recently, the app has added it is now possible to apply for a deferral online. And soon it will also be possible to pay a fine to the Tax and Customs Committee online. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna…
«GPON only»: Internet «Kyivstar» fully switches to fiber
One of the largest Internet providers in Ukraine «Kyivstar» will build only GPON fiber networks, which are less dependent on electricity. The existing FTTB networks will be recycled.
«Reserve+» now allows you to apply for a deferral online for parents with many children
The «Reserve+» app has a new feature that allows parents with many children to apply for a deferment from mobilization. This applies to those who are raising three minor children in a joint marriage. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko.
Ukraine will officially ban «unwanted calls» and oblige operators to disclose the data of those who make them — details of the bill
On Wednesday, the Verkhovna Rada approved as a basis the draft law 8153 «On Personal Data Protection», which, among other things, provides for new articles on «tracking and prohibiting malicious or unwanted calls to mobile subscribers».
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 release overloads Ukrainian providers — Internet speeds drop across the country
The ITC.UA editorial team has experienced firsthand the Internet outages in Ukraine. The opinion that the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: The Heart of Chernobyl is to blame was confirmed by providers.
Register «Oberig» will automatically receive the results of medical examinations of persons liable for military service from the EHEA ─ draft law
The National Security Committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approve draft law No. 12066. This document provides for permission to access the medical information of conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, as well as its inclusion in the «Oberig» register.
Only 20% of recipients used national cashback: what do Ukrainians spend their money on?
In September, Ukrainians received UAH 37.2 million in payments under the «National Cashback» program. The Ministry of Economy analyzed how the recipients of the payments used these funds.
Ukraine launches first ATACMS strike against Russia and plans to destroy Crimean bridge, — media
Ukrainian and foreign press reports on Ukraine’s first strike on Russian territory by U.S ATACMS missiles. we should also expect further attacks.
The Defense Ministry is working to move away from forced «busification», — Rustem Umerov
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared proposals for mobilization reform, in particular to avoid «busification». The proposals have been prepared for discussion in the government.
OLX introduces a «more transparent and objective» seller rating system
Online classifieds platform OLX announced about an important update to the platform’s seller rating system. This decision was made after a lengthy analysis of the current rating system, which proved to be insufficiently objective.
Kharkiv IT specialist blows up a car with a Ukrainian soldier — along with three local GRU agents
SBU detained in Kharkiv, a group of GRU agents consisting of four local residents — two unemployed, a former military officer and a software engineer.
TESLA Model Y and Model 3 are the most popular used cars from the USA in October
In October 2024, almost 2.7 thousand used cars imported from the United States were registered in Ukraine. Thus, 16% of used cars that switched to Ukrainian license plates in October were of American origin.
Models from OnlyFans are receiving «letters of happiness» from the tax authorities and are planning to travel abroad
Recently, Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy indignantHe wrote that beautiful Ukrainian ladies earn millions of dollars on the OnlyFans platform and do not share their earnings from activities prohibited in Ukraine with the state. Then he wrote that the tax authorities received…
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the booking criteria and announced monthly inspections — all that is known at the moment
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said that the Cabinet of Ministers has updated the criteria for booking employees and assessing the criticality of an enterprise.
Electric car instead of generator: lifecell tests an alternative way to power base stations in blackouts
Mobile operator lifecell has started using electric vehicles as autonomous power sources for its base stations. This solution has significant advantages over traditional generators due to its increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The pilot project is currently being tested by the company’s engineers in Vinnytsia.
Ukrainians started donating less to the Armed Forces, some foundations report «ten times less than» income, — Bloomberg
In 2022, donations from Ukrainians were so large that allowed the Serhiy Prytula Foundation to purchase a satelliteThis year, however, the trend is the opposite and indicates «thriftiness» citizens concerned about economic problems and war fatigue.
UAH 8.4 billion «Google tax» paid by Ukrainians since the beginning of 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, foreign companies providing electronic services in Ukraine declared more than UAH 3.1 billion in VAT liabilities, known as the «Google tax». The following is the «good news» said Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy Danylo Hetmantsev
Ukraine will not launch economy booking due to «negative public reaction»
MP Bohdan Kitsak says that Ukraine will not launch economic reservations for mobilization, as the public reaction to this proposal was very negative.
Not less than 3 thousand euros: MES proposes to raise tuition fees at universities
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is proposing to raise tuition fees at higher education institutions. According to Deputy Minister Mykhailo Vynnytsky, the current tuition fees, especially at private universities, do not allow for high quality education.
Apple was denied registration of the «Yabloko» trademark in Ukraine
Although Apple and its products are called «apple» in Ukraine (because of the «in»), this is not officially the case. The IPR Appeals Chamber refused companies in the rights to the brand «Yabloko».
Ukraine wants to decriminalize pornography: what does the bill provide for?
A group of MPs registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) draft law No. 9623which provides for the partial decriminalization of the porn industry. The relevant changes are planned to be made to the Criminal Code.
In «Reserve+» online deferment from mobilization has been launched: who can use it and how to apply
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched the function of granting a deferral from mobilization in the «Reserve+» ─ application without visiting the military registration and enlistment office and standing in long lines.
Almost 98% of summonses are sent to Ukrainians who «do not pay a single hryvnia in taxes», — Shmyhal
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said that «in recent months» most of the summonses were sent to unemployed people who «do not pay a single hryvnia in taxes».
«7% of income»: Danylo Hetmantsev proposes forced sale of bonds to the population
The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy proposes to discuss the mandatory purchase of government bonds by households in the amount of 7% of taxable income.
TCC fines: the number of debts has doubled, and a hotline for complaints has been opened for Ukrainians
Following the adoption of new rules for military registration in the spring of this year, the number of debts for fines issued due to violations of these rules has increased significantly in Ukraine. In the first 10 months of 2024, 21,336 proceedings for violations of military registration have already been recorded. This is already twice as many…
Ukrainians are buying less and less cars with internal combustion engines, and the demand for electric cars and hybrids is growing
Ukrainians are gradually losing interest in cars with traditional internal combustion engines. While in October 2023, ICE cars accounted for 66% of the new car market, this figure dropped to 62% in the year to October 2024.
Digitalization without spending limits: The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted limits on the purchase of laptops and mobile phones for IT systems
Currently, there are restrictions on the purchase of cars, furniture, computers, mobile phones and equipment by government agencies. They were approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Resolution No. 332 of April 4, 2001, and apply to state bodies, institutions and organizations that are funded by the state budget. However, an exception…
Telegram blocking: Kyiv universities started to restrict access to the messenger in their networks
From theoretical discussion the idea of blocking Telegram in Ukraine has begun to move to the practical implementation of restrictions. In September officials and the military were banned from using Telegram on their work devices. In October National Council restricts Telegram on its network. And now the messenger has been blocked in some higher…
Automatic deferment from mobilization in «Reserve+» is available in beta test: who will be the first to use it
At the end of last week, the Ministry of Defense announced launching a beta test of the automatic deferment function in the «Reserve+» app for certain categories of persons liable for military service. At the same time, the developers invited interested users to join the test. And now, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna…
UAH 125 million of National Cashback was credited to Ukrainians in October – three times more than in September
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov shared another portion of statistical information about the National Cashback program.
Electric car is in the TOP-3 of the most popular new cars: which models were chosen by Ukrainians
Last month Ukrainians purchased more than 5.8 thousand new passenger cars. At the same time, the RENAULT Duster crossover was again the best-selling vehicle in October.
The «Diia» app was named one of the top 200 best inventions in the world by TIME
Every year, TIME magazine publishes its own top inventions that change the world — and this time in the list of the two hundred best noted and our «Diia».
OnlyFans model paid over UAH 13.2 million in taxes – Hetmantsev
A month and a half ago, Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy indignantthat beautiful Ukrainian ladies earn millions of dollars on the OnlyFans platform and do not share their earnings from activities prohibited in Ukraine with the state. It looks like he was listened to.
National Cashback: Ukrainians received UAH 37.2 million in payments in September – an average of UAH 57.6
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov saidannounced that the state has made payments under the National Cashback program for September. During the first test month of the program, more than 646 thousand people were eligible for the payment. As a reminder, the funds are paid to those participants who have activated a card for payments…
Five years for TikTok video of TCC and confiscation of iPhone — how Odesa resident escaped prison
A resident of Odesa was sentenced to five years in prison because of a video of the TCC’s actions on TikTok. However, the sentence was commuted to a lighter one.
Former Apple employee from Ukraine thanks the company for evacuating her family
Former Apple employee Ekaterina Rezikova publicly thanked the company and Tim Cook for helping to evacuate employees and their families from Kharkiv in 2023.
Telegram channels disseminated data on TCC routes: 19 administrators were detained and face up to 8 years in prison
The SBU and the National Police exposed 19 administrators and contributors of Telegram channels who tried to disrupt mobilization and disseminated information about the locations of the Armed Forces. It is noted that they also filmed provocative streams and spread fake reports about the Ukrainian military, including representatives of the TCC.
Ukraine may «nullify» the reservation of 40,000 persons liable for military service, — Media
Last week, «Diya» suspended its e-booking service, which will be unavailable until at least November 15 — while an audit is underway, which is believed to have been launched «due to the abuse of their right by enterprises».
Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine to be: how it will affect ordinary users of the respective devices
While the Wi-Fi 7 wireless communication standard is already being introduced in mobile devices, Ukraine is only preparing to authorize the use of Wi-Fi 6E technology. Thus, the National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications (NCCIR) has proposed to the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine by…
Digital MLC: how to simplify medical examination for persons liable for military service
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko spoke about another innovation her team is currently working on. Thus, it is planned to simplify the passage of the military medical commission (MMC) for persons liable for military service and servicemen. In fact, we are talking about a digital reform of the Military Medical…
Gamers in Ukrainian IT: game designers and sysadmins play the most, and PCs are the most popular device
Website DOU surveyed Ukrainian IT professionals about their gaming preferences and favorite gaming platforms, and found out, among other things, how the situation differs by specialty (interesting spoiler: those who play have a higher median salary).
«Billions of dollars in losses have been incurred»: Zelensky does not plan to sign law on canceling daylight saving time, — BBC
According to the bill passed by the Verkhovna Rada in July, Ukraine was supposed to switch to winter time (set the clocks back an hour) on the night of Sunday, October 27, and stay there (without returning to daylight saving time) — but the President has not yet signed the document and does not seem to plan to do so (the veto deadline has also…
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