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A chatbot for finding doctors and booking appointments has gone live in Kyiv
Using Kyiv’s medical chatbot, you can find a hospital or diagnostic centre, and book a consultation or examination online.
Ukrainians are to be refunded nearly 93 million hryvnias for utility bills: who is affected?
Ukrainian housing and utility service providers are required to recalculate payments and refund 92.67 million hryvnias to consumers due to irregularities in the setting and application of tariffs. According to the findings of eight...
Russia destroyed the KUSUM pharmaceutical factory in Sumy: one worker was killed
KUSUM is assessing the damage to its plant in Sumy following the Russian Federation’s attack. To avoid disruptions, the company is reorganising its production and logistics.
Hackers have claimed to have hacked ATB: they are demanding $400 thousand for customer data
A report has circulated online alleging a large-scale breach of ATB’s information systems. Unidentified individuals claim to have gained access to the data of millions of the company’s customers, staff and suppliers...
12 AI-powered turrets have been deployed in Kyiv: they will be used to track UAVs
Twelve automatic turrets have been installed in Kyiv to combat «Shahed»-type jet-powered attack drones, and the number of such systems is set to increase. This was announced by an adviser to the President...
Due to problems with bridges in Kyiv, 18 additional commuter train services have been added
Extra shuttle services between Vydubychi and Darnytsia will run in the mornings and evenings from 5 to 9 October. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Pensioners have been given three months: what happens if they submit their application later?
An application for a pension must be submitted no later than three months after reaching the qualifying age. Otherwise, payments will only be granted from the date of application.
Sudden power cuts have begun in Kyiv: Lavina Mall has been left without power
On the evening of 4 October, reports began to emerge in Kyiv of sudden power cuts and unstable voltage. The Lavina Mall shopping and entertainment centre, in particular, was left without power —...
A tunnel under the Dnipro and pontoon crossings: Kyiv is preparing an alternative to bridges
In Kyiv, plans are in place to move from the preparatory stage to the construction of several contingency crossings over the Dnipro as early as next week, in the event that the main bridges are damaged. The Minister for Reconstruction,...
Ukraine has received €50 million in compensation for destroyed homes
Ukraine has received €50 million for ‘e-Recovery’ housing vouchers for owners of destroyed homes. The funding will benefit around 2,200 families.
The Kyiv City State Administration has amended the traffic regulations for bridges in Kyiv during a state of emergency
During an air raid alert, traffic is not restricted on four bridges in Kyiv; a separate traffic scheme is in place for the Pivdennyi and Podilsko-Voskresenskyi bridges.
Ukraine will switch to winter time on the night of 25 October
Ukraine will switch to winter time on 25 October 2026. At 04:00, the clocks will be set back by one hour; after 03:59, it will be 03:00 again.
Anatoliy Kashpirovsky has died — he was 87 years old
Anatoly Kashpirovsky’s death has been confirmed by his director. The psychotherapist, known for his television sessions, died at the age of 87.
In Kyiv, a drunk mechanic stole a tram and went for a ride around the city
In Kyiv, the police detained a 20-year-old man who, according to preliminary reports, whilst under the influence of alcohol, entered the driver’s cab of a tram, started it up and set off along the route without authorisation...
Pontoon crossings and ferries: the Rada is seeking an alternative to Kyiv’s bridges
Discussions are taking place in Kyiv regarding alternative transport links between the right and left banks of the Dnipro in the event of serious damage to the bridges. Among the ideas put forward by MPs from...
Passports abroad only after military registration has been checked: an explanation from the State Migration Service
To obtain a passport abroad, men aged 18–60 must have a valid military registration certificate. Their details are checked against the Ministry of Defence’s registers without the need for a paper document.