№18, (2012)
22.03.2012 - 00:00
“A terrible crime”
On March 20, at 11 a.m. local time all the French schools held a moment of silence. Thus the French paid their last respects to the three schoolchildren and the teacher of the Jewish school killed...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Theater for a wise Harlequin
The new stage occupants received greetings from their colleagues from other theaters, politicians, governmental officials, businesspeople, and other Kyivites who love this acclaimed company. Bohdan...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Electoral candidates-2012 may keep silent about their expenses
Long the norm in developed countries, it has been slow to take root in Ukraine. All officials would have to declare their and their families’ expenses by April 1, 2012. This provision is...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Another attempt to settle the gas issue – to no avail
Russia, with its incumbent and newly elected heads of state, is trying to give an impetus to the CIS integration process. The main objective (being kept top secret) is to gradually create something...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Ivan POCUCH: We believe Ukraine should be in the EU one day
Resently published article “The slide of Ukraine” written by the foreign ministers of five EU member countries received great attention in the Ukrainian media. Have you seen from the...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
This day in history
1654: Bohdan Khmelnytsky’s envoys arrive in Moscow to negotiate the status of the Zaporozhian Host as part of Muscovy. 1842: Date of birth of Mykola Lysenko, a prominent Ukrainian composer, pianist,...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
A most European Japanese in Kyiv
An exhibit of paintings by the famous designer Kenzo Takada who left the podium opened in the Gallery of Modern Art “M17.” In the middle of the 20th century Kenzo radically changed...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
230 million potential readers
Mridula Ghosh, Board Chair, East European Development Institute, India’s human rights activist, political analyst, historian versed in international relations, says this translation from the...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Those “upstairs” aren’t concerned
March 21, 2012, marks the 7th anniversary of the World Down Syndrome Day. In Ukraine children with Down syndrome are barred access to school/college and subsequent employment.
According to Serhii...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
The election in Obukhiv: trends
The opposition has failed another exam. The mayoral election in the town of Obukhiv in the Kyiv oblast has demonstrated the probable developments during the future parliamentary election. By the way...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Around the world with a book
“It is already the eighth Week of Children’s Book. The first Week was dedicated to the anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen, the second Week – to Ukrainian fairy tales, and the...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
How to choose the right kitty for your home?
Eight ring CFA All Breed Cat Show has ended in Kyiv. It was attended by owners and breeders regardless of their club and association affiliation.
People could not just admire the cats in the...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Students protest in Horlivka
On March 19, students of the Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages held a meeting for students’ rights. On March 14, more than 350 students of the Horlivka Institute of Foreign...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
“To be partners, not vassals”
Recently the Sociological Service “Rating” published a report on the research called “The Dynamics of Ideological Markers,” which was conducted from February 10 through 24. UKRINFORM reported that...
22.03.2012 - 00:00
Two-edged sword
State Phytosanitary Services of Ukraine and Russia have exchanged “pleasantries.” It seems that the “cheese” conflict between them is getting to higher temperature. The top...