Society & Culture

The international project entitled D-CREDO "Digital Health Technologies-augmented Clinical Reasoning Education" is being implemented in Ukraine, funded by the European Union's EACEA Erasmus+ program. This was reported by the Ministry of Health, Ukrinform saw. "The D-CREDO project aims to improve the skills of medical students and faculties in the use of digital medical technologies in clinical reasoning," the Ministry of Health noted. As noted, the project plans to develop high-quality training modules involving virtual patients, as well as evidence-based recommendations on the use of digital tools in teaching clinical reasoning. Their implementation will prepare students for the responsible use of…

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as many as 204 artists and 108 Ukrainian and foreign media workers have been killed in Ukraine. As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. The Ministry stated that “these figures reflect not only the scale of the losses, but also serve as a reminder of the tragic pages of our history. Just as in the 1920s and early 1930s the Stalinist regime destroyed a generation of Ukrainian artists, today Russia is deliberately targeting the cultural elite of Ukraine.” The Ministry drew a parallel…

A rare archaeological treasure, dated to the early 5th century, has been transferred to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine for safekeeping. The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform. The treasure consists of three fibulae (brooches). The most prominent is a large, round fibula that was once silver-plated — a type of ornament typical of the Kyiv archaeological culture (3rd–5th centuries). The other two fibulae are made of silver and belong to the so-called bipartite type, which became widespread in the Northern Black Sea region during that period. A distinctive…

The Verkhovna Rada is discussing ways to address the growing number of cases where Ukrainian boys under 18 leave the country to study abroad and do not return due to restrictions imposed during martial law. Legislative initiatives to resolve this issue, particularly regarding free movement for students, are expected in the near future. This was reported by MP Fedir Venislavskyi, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during a briefing, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. “This issue is being discussed among MPs, including within our committee. There is a consensus among factions that the…

Following the enactment of the updated mobilization law in Ukraine, there was a spike in the number of mobilized citizens; however, the mobilization rate has since decreased. This was stated by MP Fedir Venislavskyi, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during a briefing, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Mobilization figures are classified information, so I can’t disclose specific numbers, but approximately, I can say that after the new edition of the law ‘On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization’ was adopted, there was a certain surge in mobilization, then it declined somewhat, and for several months…

Members of the Ukrainian parliament have registered a draft law proposing to allow lawmakers to simultaneously hold positions in the government. The initiative does not contradict Ukrainian legislation and aims to improve communication between the parliament and the government. This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by Vitalii Bezgin, a Member of Parliament and co-author of the draft law. As is known, Article 3, Part 1 of the current Law of Ukraine “On the Status of a Member of Parliament of Ukraine” generally prohibits MPs from engaging in paid work. However, it provides exceptions for teaching, scientific, creative activities,…

For the first time, a delegation from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and representatives from six Ukrainian defense industry enterprises participated in the DSEI Japan 2025, an international arms and defense equipment exhibition in Tokyo. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Deputy Defense Minister Valeriy Churkin, visited Tokyo at the invitation of Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, Ukrinform reports, referring to the ministry’s press service. DSEI Japan is recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms for showcasing defense capabilities, technological innovations, and fostering strategic dialogue among partner nations. This year’s exhibition featured over 250 companies from 35 countries, along with defense…

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative led by the President of Ukraine, 11 more Ukrainian children have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russia. Daria Zarivna, Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA, shared the news on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. “Among them is a girl whose mother and brother—both soldiers and defenders of Azovstal—spent more than three years in Russian captivity. Throughout that time, the mother feared she might never see her children again. During a prisoner exchange, she unexpectedly reunited with her son on a bus, and today, she was finally able…

Renowned Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, during an online lesson organized by the National Police in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), called on teenagers to report any attempts by Russians to recruit them. He urged them to inform their parents, teachers, and the police, and not to let Russia turn them into weapons against their own country, Ukrinform reports, citing the Communications Department of the National Police of Ukraine. "Today, Russian intelligence services want to use your hands to harm Ukraine. Don't fall for their tricks. Don't let them turn you into a weapon against your homeland. Being…

Due to escalating security situation, authorities in the Zaporizhzhia region have ordered the mandatory evacuation of families with children from the village of Mahdalynivka in the Komyshuvakha territorial community. According to Ukrinform, the Komyshuvakha community reported the decision via Telegram. The evacuation was initiated following a request from the Komyshuvakha village council and formalized by an order from the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration and the Regional Military Administration. "Given the worsening security situation in Novoiakovlivka starosta district No. 5, and to safeguard children from the dangers of hostilities and armed conflicts, an official evacuation order has been…