№43, (2010)
31.08.2010 - 00:00
At the crossroads
Many people remember how their hearts throbbed when in the morning of August 19, 1991, the television and radio announcers — in formal voices — announced the introduction of the state...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Both here and there
All over the world, political forces are conventionally divided into those that are in the opposition and those that are pro-government. But in Ukraine, some daring politicians contrive to be in both...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Comeback of compatriots
The first time the opera by Heorhii Maiboroda was performed on the Kyiv stage was in 1975. It was an ornament to the repertoire for more than ten seasons. By the way, for a long time this work, which...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Abandoned children stand a chance
A militia precinct in Mykolaiv received a call from a local food market where an abandoned child had been found in a pavilion. Several days later, a similar incident took place at the Kyiv Rail...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Anti-elections
Recently the Kyiv council decided to assume power in the capital, by harassing, or possibly eliminating their rivals: the district councils. A corresponding initiative came from acting mayor...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Ukraine is the world’s 49th best country
It so happened that on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day Newsweek published its ranking of the world’s 100 best countries. This ranking uses a specific methodology based on five categories:...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
First Solomia Krushelnytska Monument appears in Ternopil
The Italians still honor the unsurpassed Ukrainian Solomia Krushelnytska. A bust of opera diva stands next to Caruso’s portrait in the La Scala theater in Milan. The same sculpture decorates...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
The kindness of strangers
NEW HAVEN – I admit that it is an unusual way to see the world, but, when reading the newspaper, I am constantly struck by the extent of human kindness. The newest bit of good news comes from The...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
EVENT
IMF’s Strauss-Khan may beat Sarkozy in presidential election
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, is the most popular Socialist candidate for...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Museum to be built in Chornobyl
According to Ukrainska Pravda, the construction of a museum-park, similar to the Kyiv Pyrohiv Museum, is underway in Chornobyl. It is planned to be finished by April 26, 2011, on the 25th anniversary...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
This day in history
1869: The settlement of Yuzovka is founded (in 1924-61 known as Stalino, then renamed Donetsk). 1919: Troops of the Ukrainian National Republic and the Ukrainian Galician Army force the Red Army to...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Is Nemtsov justified by the court?
At the Presnya district court in Moscow, the magistrate ruled on a case against Boris Nemtsov, who is accused of disobeying the lawful demands of the police during The Day of the Russian Flag march...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Human rights activists concerned over student electronic season tickets
The Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Association is concerned over the Education Ministry’s idea of instituting school and college student electronic season tickets because this will enable...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Vinnytsia becomes more handicapped-friendly
The city of Vinnytsia has recently furnished its public transport stops with signs for people with disabilities. The bright yellow signs are two meters in length, and placed above curbs in the place...
31.08.2010 - 00:00
Verkhovna Rada changes electoral law
On Monday, August 30, Ukraine’s ruling coalition changed the electoral law enabling newly established parties to participate in the coming local elections. The previous ammendments were heavily...











