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The Cabinet of Ministers banned issuing driver’s licenses and technical passports abroad without updating the data in the register «Oberih»

News Auto 08-14-2024 comment
Those who have not updated their military registration data will not be able to obtain or exchange driver’s licenses or register or re-register cars abroad, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided.

Germany issues an arrest warrant in the case of undermining «Nord Stream» — Ukrainian Volodymyr Z.

News Ukraine 08-14-2024 comment
In addition to Volodymyr Z., two other Ukrainian citizens are suspected of acting as divers and attaching explosives to gas pipelines.

Residents of «Diia.City» paid ₴8.4 billion in taxes in 2024 — Monobank, Favbet Tech, and EPAM are in the top

News IT business 08-14-2024 comment
In the first 6 months of 2024, residents of «Diia.City» contributed more than ₴8.4 billion to the Ukrainian budget, almost as much as in the entire last year (₴8.5 billion).

«Reserve+» will help to avoid queues in the MCC: there will be an automatic deferral for certain categories of persons liable for military service

News Software 08-13-2024 comment
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is currently working on the function of automatic deferrals for certain categories of persons liable for military service. The corresponding service is planned to be introduced in the «Reserve+» application.

Ukrainian IT professionals go abroad: -2.4 thousand specialists in the top 50 Ukrainian IT companies in six months

News IT business 08-12-2024 comment
The specialized resource DOU has compiled a rating of the top 50 largest Ukrainian IT companies in the first half of 2024. It was not the best period for the Ukrainian IT industry, which continues to lose specialists.

«Reserve+» will get new features: online recruitment and electronic referral to the HCPC. There will be no electronic summonses

News Software 08-12-2024 comment
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko spoke about some plans for the «Reserve+» app. New features are expected in the fall.

The Army+ app for the military is already available on Google Play — with secure chats, electronic reports and Army ID

News Software 08-08-2024 comment
The Ministry of Defense has officially launched the Army+ app, designed exclusively for the military. Its goal is to free military personnel from paperwork and allow them to submit reports online.

An unfit and booked employee was mobilized — the court says everything is legal

News Ukraine 08-08-2024 comment
Employer’s reservation of an employee is not a guarantee against mobilization — under certain conditions. This was the decision of the Transcarpathian Regional Administrative Court during the case.

Courts cancel fines from the TCC: 88% of cases in favor of plaintiffs

News Ukraine 08-07-2024 comment
In the 3 months since the new rules on military registration and their violation came into force, Ukrainian courts have heard at least 34 cases of Ukrainians challenging fines from the TCC. In most cases, the courts ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and canceled the fines.

«Pass 2.0» from the Ministry of Defense: a new car control system is being created in Ukraine

News Auto 08-06-2024 comment
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a decree that provides for the creation of new and improvement of existing information and communication systems for the Ministry of Defense.

Little Lviv boy calls the police because he was afraid of a mobile game — parents fined

News Games 08-05-2024 comment
A minor boy in Lviv region called the police because he was afraid of a mobile game. As a result, his mother was brought to administrative responsibility for «failure to fulfill her duties» in raising the child. This is stated in the Unified State Register of Court Decisions.

Three cases of a new strain of coronavirus «FLiRT» — affecting weakened immune systems, and even vaccinated people get sick

News Ukraine 08-05-2024 comment
«FLiRT» — is a new subvariant of the coronavirus «Omicron» that, due to specific mutations in the spike protein, binds better to cells and avoids the immune response.

Blocking can’t work: MP proposes to close Telegram in Ukraine, like «Vkontakte» and «Odnoklassniki»

News Software 08-05-2024 comment
Ukrainian authorities are once again talking about restricting the operation of the Telegram messenger. As a reminder, at the beginning of the year started discussing the idea of fines and state control over the platform’s activities. Now we are talking about the possible blocking of Telegram in Ukraine.

The aggressor state has forged the application «Reserve+», — Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

News Software 08-04-2024 comment
Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, said that Russians are distributing counterfeit «Reserve+».

«One nuclear power unit is needed»: operators say it is extremely difficult to ensure 100% autonomy of communication»

News Technologies 08-01-2024 comment
«Kyivstar», Vodafone and lifecell have announced a joint statement regarding the requirements of the National Center for Operational and Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks (NCM) on 10-hour autonomous operation of the network during power outages.

«Update data — does not mean not registering». Why does the TCC fine even those who have registered in «Reserve+»?

News Software 08-01-2024 comment
Application «Reserve+» — is only an opportunity to update contact information in electronic register «Oberig». This is not registration with the military registration and enlistment office or obtaining a military ID card, so fines may be imposed. This was stated by MP Oleksandr Fediyenko.

To protect against counterfeiting: service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will issue driver’s licenses and certificates with a QR code

News Auto 08-01-2024 comment
As of today, the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have started issue new driver’s licenses and vehicle registration certificates with additional protection against counterfeiting.

The first F-16 fighters are already in Ukraine, — Bloomberg

News Military Tech 07-31-2024 comment
The first batch of F-16 fighters from the allies has already arrived in Ukraine. This was reported by anonymous sources Bloomberg.

An Australian startup has created a factory that will build Lego-style bricks from destroyed buildings in Ukraine

News Technologies 07-31-2024 comment
The blocks will be used to build critical infrastructure or shelters.

A military registration document with a QR code can be issued through «Action». How to do it?

News Software 07-30-2024 comment
A military registration document from the Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists can now be obtained on the «Diia» portal. This eliminates the need to go to the relevant institution and waste time in queues.

«We are critical infrastructure in a sense». Yevhen Dykyi about the work of Ukrainian polar explorers in the war

News Science and space 07-30-2024 comment
Yevhen Dykyi, Director of the National Antarctic Science Center (NASC), spoke about the challenges of maintaining the Ukrainian station in Antarctica during the war and the importance of continuing scientific research.

The Ministry of Finance on the transportation tax of 15% of the cost: «Buying a car in wartime — not a critical need»

News Auto 07-30-2024 comment
The Ministry of Finance believes that the military tax of 15% of the cost of a vehicle at its first registration will not create problems for buyers or the car market in general, and that law enforcement agencies will be able to fight the shadowing of the market that critics predict.

«Nova Poshta» added the «Tipping» — function to the app for couriers, contact center and branch employees

News Software 07-29-2024 comment
The new option, according to the press service of «Nova Poshta», will help to thank employees for pleasant and high-quality service with an online payment.

Hackers massively spoof UKR.NET and other services for phishing purposes — how to avoid data theft

News Software 07-26-2024 comment
In July, cybercrime in Ukraine intensified significantly. Hackers are hunting for personal data of citizens — for this purpose, in particular, they have faked the website UKR.NET

A free online service for real estate valuation has been launched in Ukraine. How does it work?

News Software 07-25-2024 comment
State Property Fund of Ukraine launched an online service that will help you quickly and free of charge get a certificate of the value of your property

The Kyiv police spent ₴5 thousand to expose the OnlyFans model and fine it ₴35 thousand

News Ukraine 07-25-2024 comment
Law enforcement officers conducted an operational purchase of content on the OnlyFans platform to prove the model’s guilt in the production and sale of pornographic materials.

«Diia» allows you to send complaints about poor connection — even offline

News Software 07-25-2024 comment
The Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced the possibility to report the lack of connection in the «Diia» app. It will work even when offline.

Defense Ministry top manager: the app «Army+» is 85% ready, and the electronic summons — this is «a horror story from Rusni»

News Software 07-24-2024 comment
Electronic subpoenas are not currently planned in «Reserve+», as they will not be a «miracle solution».

The Ministry of Digital Transformation says that e-booking in Diia «takes» — an hour to make a decision and book for 34+ thousand employees per week

News Software 07-22-2024 comment
From July 17, on the portal «Дія» electronic booking service was launchedand now the head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation has shared the first results.

Sold out like hot cakes: Ukrainians emptied car dealerships in 2 days after government tax initiatives

News Auto 07-22-2024 comment
Last week, it became known about the government’s initiative to significantly increase revenues from the military tax. Government officials propose not only to increase the current rate for individuals from 1.5% to 5%, but also to further expand the scope of its application.

No interest, but with a commission: «PrivatBank» has disclosed the terms of a preferential loan for alternative energy. How to get it?

News Technologies 07-22-2024 comment
«PrivatBank» shared detailed information about the terms and conditions announced earlier the «Energy Sources» loan program, which is designed to help Ukrainians install alternative energy generating facilities. Interested individuals can get a loan to purchase equipment for private solar and wind power plants.

«Landmark event»: Odesa air defense shoots down a four-ton ballistic missile «Iskander», for the first time in a long time

News Military Tech 07-19-2024 comment
Air defense systems shoot down an «Iskander» ballistic missile in Odesa. About reported Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk on Facebook.

Vodafone, Sense Bank, and the electronic system are down «Nova Poshta». What do you know?

News Software 07-19-2024 comment
On the morning of July 19, Ukrainians began to complain about the work of the mobile operator Vodafone, and there were also malfunctions in the electronic systems of Sense Bank and «Nova Poshta».

«Like in the Middle East». Climatologists predict total heat in Ukraine in the coming years

News Science and space 07-18-2024 comment
In July 2024, the air temperature in Ukraine is breaking records almost every day. Moreover, this heat is occurring during a 60-year climate cooling cycle. This was discussed in an interview with Forbes climatologist Svitlana Krakovska.

The Government proposes to tax parcels from abroad costing 45 euros or more

News Ukraine 07-18-2024 comment
The Government has prepared a draft law aimed at increasing tax revenues by an additional UAH 140 billion. The authors of the document propose to significantly expand the base for paying the military fee (we will talk about this separately), increase the rates of taxes and fees, and at the same time change the taxation of parcels from abroad. About…

Rada has approved an increase in excise taxes on fuel. What will happen to diesel and gasoline prices?

News Auto 07-18-2024 comment
On July 18, MPs voted for law 11256-2 which provides for the establishment of new excise tax rates on fuel (to bring them in line with the minimum set in the EU).

«The reserve is». The Ministry of Economy has announced the limit of persons liable for military service for reservation from mobilization

News Ukraine 07-18-2024 comment
Currently, about 800,000 people have booked in Ukraine, but there is still a lot of room for booking, the Ministry of Economy says.

Online booking of employees is available on the portal «Diia» one day instead of weeks

News Software 07-17-2024 comment
The «Diia» portal now offers the possibility of booking employees liable for military service. Employees of critical enterprises and those working for the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces can be booked within an hour.

Mobile operators must provide 10 hours of network operation without power — State Service of Special Communications

News Software 07-17-2024 comment
The State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) has ordered mobile operators to increase the battery life of their equipment during power outages. About it says in the Order of the National Center for Operational and Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks of July 15.

Vacancy of a system administrator at the Antarctic station «Academician Vernadsky» — a universal specialist is needed

News IT business 07-17-2024 comment
The Ukrainian Antarctic station «Akademik Vernadsky» has announced a recruitment for the 2025-2026 expedition. Among other things, a system administrator is required.

TCC fines in «Actions» — clarification of the Ministry of Defense for Ukrainians who did not update their data by July 17

News Software 07-17-2024 comment
On July 16, the deadline allocated by MPs for citizens liable for military service to update their military registration data expired. So, now those citizens who have not updated their data in the CMC will receive fines. You can find out about them in the Diia app. This was reported by the spokesman for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Dmytro…

Ukrainians are reluctant to start a new business: the rate of registration of new individual entrepreneurs fell by 30%, and of companies – by 22%

News IT business 07-17-2024 comment
In the first half of 2024, more than 148 thousand individual entrepreneurs were registered in Ukraine, which is 10.8% more than in the same period in 2023. For comparison, for the whole of 2023, Ukrainians registered more than 300 thousand new individual entrepreneurs.

Demand for electric cars in Ukraine has almost doubled: which models are most often bought

News Auto 07-16-2024 comment
According to UkrAutoprom, more than 24.4 thousand battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine in the first half of 2024. This is 94% more than in the same period of the previous year. At the same time, it is noted that most of the registered electric vehicles are used vehicles.

Daylight Saving Time has been canceled in Ukraine — when was the last time we set our clocks?

News Ukraine 07-16-2024 comment
Verkhovna Rada voted a bill to cancel the change from daylight saving time to winter time and vice versa.

The BES blocked the company’s work «Ukrainian Armor» — the head is suspected of financial fraud

News Military Tech 07-16-2024 comment
The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) has blocked the work of «Ukrainian Armor» on charges of causing damage to the state. What both sides say.

Generators without duty and VAT: The Rada voted in favor of tax benefits for power equipment

News Devices 07-16-2024 comment
For a long time now, Russian invaders have been shelling Ukraine’s energy system facilities. Due to the lack of generation, Ukrainians and businesses are facing power outages. In an effort to cope with the situation, many people are buying generators and various solutions for energy generation and storage. Due to high demand, their prices…

No interest and up to UAH 480 thousand: «PrivatBank» launches loans for alternative energy

News Devices 07-16-2024 comment
«PrivatBank» launches a loan program «Energy Sources». It is designed for Ukrainians who plan to install solar and wind power plants. About it reports the bank’s press service.

July 16 deadline: what awaits those liable for military service who have not updated their data?

News Ukraine 07-15-2024 comment
On July 16, the deadline for persons liable for military service to update their data expires. This applies to men aged 18-60 and certain categories of women. Updates can be made through the TCC, ASC or the «Reserve+» application.

Up to +65°C in the sun. Urbanists have identified the «hottest» places in Kyiv

News Ukraine 07-15-2024 comment
Ukraine has been hit by an atypical summer heat wave, which is why temperature records are being updated almost daily. July 11-12, 2024 records were set in a number of areasand this trend continued over the weekend.

Google, Microsoft or Ukraine? Who consumes more electricity

News IT business 07-15-2024 comment
In 2023, Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, which exceeded the consumption of more than 100 countries. However, it should be recognized that both companies also generate more money than many countries.

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