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New city-themed bookstore to open in central Kyiv

In September, a new bookstore, Readeat Misto, dedicated to Kyiv, will open near the Arsenalna metro station, offering curated collections focused on the city, Dmytro Felixov, founder of the Readeat bookstore chain, said in a social media post on Aug. 5.

5 August 2025, 06:30 PM

Russian strike hits Kyiv’s historic Dovzhenko Film Studio

In the early hours of July 31, Russia launched a large-scale combined attack on Kyiv, damaging the territory and production facilities of the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio, according to Ukraine’s State Film Agency (Derzhkino).

31 July 2025, 09:17 PM

Sweden cancels music contest over Russian ties

The upcoming Stockholm International Music Competition (SIMC) was canceled due to uncovered links between SIMC organizers and Russian regime-aligned entities, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported on May 29.

30 May 2025, 02:08 AM

Russia stole more than 1.7 million Ukrainian cultural artifacts

Russian authorities stole more than 1.7 million items of Ukrainian cultural heritage from occupied territories, Culture Minister Mykola Tochitsky said on April 11.

11 April 2025, 11:43 PM

Russian ambassador to Bulgaria chased out of art gallery — video

Russia’s ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova, was forced out of the Kvadrat 500 gallery in Sofia on March 6 amid chants of “killer” and “this is not Moscow,” according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

7 March 2025, 11:24 PM

Kyiv submits bid for UNESCO City of Music

Ukrainian capital has officially applied for the UNESCO City of Music designation - a process that took over a year to prepare, Kyiv City Council wrote on its website on March 5.

6 March 2025, 01:49 PM

Kharkiv’s Derzhprom may become a UNESCO World Heritage site

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi petitioned UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay to include Kharkiv’s Derzhprom building on the World Heritage List, Sadovyi announced on Jan. 28.

29 January 2025, 02:09 AM

Kyiv objects to planned screenings of Russian propaganda films in Italy

Several Russian propaganda films, billed as documentaries and scheduled to be screened across Italy in coming months, are unlikely to represent their subject matters objectively, Ukrainian State Film Agency said in a statement on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 11:46 PM

Shchedryk sculpture unveiled in Kyiv

A mini sculpture dedicated to Ukrainian Christmas carol ‘Shchedryk’ was unveiled in Kyiv on Dec. 20—just in time for the holidays.

21 December 2024, 01:57 AM

Kyiv’s neo-gothic gem suffers amid missile attack

St. Nicholas Cathedral, a unique national architectural landmark, was damaged in Russian missile strike - windows and stained glass were shattered, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications wrote on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 03:49 PM

Stephen Fry brings Ukrainian tale to life on BBC

British actor, writer, and presenter Stephen Fry read the Ukrainian fairy tale A Miracle in the Dark in English on the BBC Ukrainecast podcast, Suspilne Culture national broadcaster reported on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 12:55 PM

Ancient Ukrainian dish secures cultural heritage status

The tradition of cooking Matsyk, an ancient Ukrainian dry-cured meat dish, has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, the Department of Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 01:20 PM

Ukraine, Poland establish working group to address historical issues

Ukraine and Poland are working on establishing a joint working group to address contentious historical issues, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said on Dec. 2.

2 December 2024, 10:24 PM

President Zelenskyy unveils plan for Ukraine's cultural sovereignty

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his resilience plan in the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 19, highlighting cultural sovereignty as a key component, including the creation of a “Cultural Ramstein format” for Ukraine.

19 November 2024, 06:21 PM

Zelenskyy's ten-point war to peace Resilience Plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a ten-point Resilience Plan to the Ukrainian Parliament on Nov. 19, while rebutting rumors that his administration is planning to hold elections in 2025.

19 November 2024, 01:43 PM

Ukrainian café honored with prestigious Red Dot Design Award

A Ukrainian misto.cafe, located in the city of Lutsk, has been honored with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2024 for its digital campaign.

1 November 2024, 02:12 PM

Upcoming Ukrainian film Malevich to premiere at Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist

The first official trailer for the Ukrainian film Malevich was released on Oct. 17, offering a glimpse into the life of the renowned avant-garde artist and founder of Suprematism, Kazimir Malevich.

17 October 2024, 04:20 PM

US Ambassador Brink on 7 things about Ukraine she admires

U.S. Ambassador Bridget A. Brink tells NV about the features of modern Ukraine she admires the most.

12 October 2024, 12:19 AM

Ukraine condemns Zurich Film Festival for showcasing Russian propaganda film 'Russians at War'

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed outrage over the Zurich Film Festival’s decision to include the Russian documentary Russians at War in its program, calling it a platform for enemy propaganda amid the ongoing war.

19 September 2024, 08:01 AM

Ukraine to bring unique food culture to Italy at famous exhibition

Italy will host Terra Madre, the world's largest event dedicated to conscious growing, production, and consumption of food on Sept. 26-30, where Ukraine will present its products and share its unique experiences.

3 September 2024, 02:15 PM

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