The health ministry said that 19 people died of exposure in Ukraine in the last 24 hours amid temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius, bringing the toll this month to 37.
Ukraine Passes Law To Ban Smoking in Public Places
The Ukrainian parliament has approved a legislation prohibiting smoking at public places, including restaurants, stadiums and government buildings.
The Ukrainian parliament has approved a legislation prohibiting smoking at public places, including restaurants, stadiums and government buildings.
Temperatures fell to minus 16 degrees Celsius in the centre and south of the country and to minus 23 degrees Celsius in eastern Lugansk region.
Ukraine's emergency ministry said Monday it opened over 200 emergency shelters in the country.
Status of Russian Language Elevated in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych Wednesday signed a controversial bill elevating the status of Russian despite warnings the move would be highly polarising in the traditionally bilingual country.
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych Wednesday signed a controversial bill elevating the status of Russian despite warnings the move would be highly polarising in the traditionally bilingual country.
Alcohol Abuse Blamed by Ukraine for Winter Death Toll
Alcohol abuse has been blamed by Ukraine as the main cause of deaths caused by a spell of abnormally cold weather that has claimed at least 135 lives over the last 10 days.
Alcohol abuse has been blamed by Ukraine as the main cause of deaths caused by a spell of abnormally cold weather that has claimed at least 135 lives over the last 10 days.
Ukraine's Fat Food Goes Artistic!
Ukraine's national dish of pork fat that is a dense, white, chewy treat is presented in art forms in a new restaurant.
Ukraine's national dish of pork fat that is a dense, white, chewy treat is presented in art forms in a new restaurant.
