Why is the Ukrainian currency called "hryvnia" and not "hryvna"? Discover the history and origins of these terms.
The Ukrainian currency, which is one of the key symbols of the country's independence, is called the hryvnia. This term has deep historical roots linked to various stages of the development of the Ukrainian nation and its culture. However, not everyone is aware of why it is referred to as "hryvnia" rather than "hryvna," and what significance lies behind these terms.
09:55, 21 Dec
Ukraine will receive a $1.1 billion tranche from the IMF.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which will enable Ukraine to receive the next tranche of $1.1 billion to support its state budget. This information was reported on the IMF's website on December 20th.
09:14, 21 Dec
Fico claimed that Zelensky allegedly offered him €500 million for a vote on Ukraine's NATO membership.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that the President of Ukraine allegedly offered him €500 million from Russian assets in exchange for a vote in favor of Kyiv's NATO membership. Fico made this statement during a press conference following the EU summit in Brussels, with the video published by the Smer party's press service on YouTube on December 20.
09:14, 21 Dec
Track and field athlete Yaroslav Maguchikh from Dnipro has been named the best athlete of 2024. (PHOTO)
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has announced the top athletes of the year.
07:11, 21 Dec
In Dnipro region, authorities uncovered outlets selling counterfeit tobacco products worth half a million hryvnias (PHOTOS).
In Kamensk, a batch of counterfeit tobacco products has been uncovered and seized.
07:11, 21 Dec
Car collides with minibus: Evening accident in Kryvyi Rih (PHOTO)
The police have already arrived at the scene and are working to determine who is responsible for the accident.
07:10, 21 Dec
On December 20, Russians launched attacks on two areas in Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day.
On December 20, Kryvorizhya and Nikopol were shaken by enemy attacks.
07:10, 21 Dec
A 25-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while crossing at a zebra crossing in Kryvyi Rih (PHOTO)
Accident at a pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih.
07:10, 21 Dec
From Dnipro to Lviv: Ukrzaliznytsia introduces new carriages offering enhanced comfort levels.
These are the first 10 cars out of a total of 66 planned.
07:10, 21 Dec
Israel has launched its first-ever attack on Yemen's capital, Sana'a.
For the first time, Israeli air and naval forces have struck the capital of Yemen, Sana'a, as well as targeting ports controlled by the Houthis. This information was reported by Ynet.
07:09, 21 Dec
Ministry of Defense: On December 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an attack on the "Kamensky Plant."
The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that on December 18, Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the "Kamenstroy" plant located in the Rostov region. The agency claims that the Ukrainian military used six ATACMS missiles and four Storm Shadow cruise missiles, with nine of them reportedly intercepted. According to the statement, one Storm Shadow missile deviated from its intended target and damaged a technical building on the plant's premises.
07:07, 21 Dec
In Pavlograd, rescuers saved a cat stuck in a tree (PHOTO).
Rescue workers in Pavlograd saved a cat.
07:07, 21 Dec
The U.S. has granted Hungary and Turkey permission to make gas payments through Gazprombank.
The authorities of Hungary and Turkey announced that the United States has permitted them to make payments for Russian gas through Gazprombank, which has been under American sanctions since November 2024.
07:07, 21 Dec
In Dnipro, a young man startled women on a minibus and hid under the seats to escape the driver (VIDEO).
In one of the minibuses in Dnipro, a young man startled the passengers.
07:06, 21 Dec
In Georgia, two Russians involved in protests have been detained.
In Georgia, former Russian activist Anastasia Zinovkina and her partner Artyom Gribulya were detained while participating in protests in Tbilisi. This news was reported by the "Vot Tak" program on the Belsat channel.
07:06, 21 Dec
A man was apprehended at a shopping mall in Dnipro (PHOTO, VIDEO).
In Dnipro, the police apprehended a man at the shopping mall.
07:06, 21 Dec
New structures have been unveiled in Dnipro to honor the fallen soldiers in the Heroes' Sphere (PHOTOS, VIDEO).
In the Heroes' Square, 15 triangular structures featuring 45 heroes have been installed. Their stories can be accessed through QR codes displayed on banners.
07:06, 21 Dec
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria declined to sign the agreement with Ukraine.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev abruptly declined to sign a cooperation agreement on security between Bulgaria and Ukraine at the last moment. This was reported by the Bulgarian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
07:06, 21 Dec
Russian hackers have targeted Ukraine's government registries.
Russian hackers have targeted Ukrainian government registries, reported Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna.
07:06, 21 Dec
A renowned doctor and professor has passed away in Dnipro.
The remarkable histologist, pathomorphologist, and educator Nikolai Petrovich Fedchenko has passed away.
07:06, 21 Dec
