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Zelensky responds to Putin's allegations of "oppression" of Russian speakers
The president also addressed accusations of persecution on religious grounds.
18:00, 26.04.2021
Culture Ministry launches free online courses in Ukrainian language
The courses are suitable for both native and speakers and foreigners seeking to learn Ukrainian.
09:50, 09.04.2021
Cabinet approves Concept of Crimean Tatar language development
The concept offers opportunities for everyone to master the language.
19:30, 07.04.2021
Language Ombudsman slams controversial comment by president's spox on language issue
The official has cited the Constitution, hinting that any speculation is inappropriate.
21:00, 05.04.2021
English should become second state language, after Ukrainian – NSDC secretary
Kids must start studying English from pre-school years.
16:55, 09.03.2021
Reintegration ministry drafts concept for promoting Crimean Tatar language
The ministry has already turned to Google and Duolingo to integrate the Crimean Tatar language into their technological platforms.
14:50, 27.01.2021
Ukraine needs no Russian advice on language issue – NSDC secretary
Danilov has recalled that for Ukraine, the Russian Federation is an aggressor power.
16:05, 26.01.2021
Language law: Applicants for civil service, citizenship to pass Ukrainian language tests in 2021
Some categories will still be exempt from passing exams.
17:20, 03.01.2021
Service sector should switch to Ukrainian language from Jan 16 – ombudsman
People must report violations of their rights to the language ombudsman.
11:55, 02.12.2020
Ukraine ranks 44th in 2020 English proficiency ranking
The relevant indicator was low in 2019 when Ukraine was 49th.
12:20, 19.11.2020
On Day of Ukrainian language, "National Radio Dictation" aired
Ukrainians are offered to check their spelling skills in an online test.
13:10, 09.11.2020
Woman bullied on Donbas bus after asking passenger in Ukrainian to wear mask
In a twist, one of those who verbally attacked the woman turned out to be a candidate running for the local council.
13:55, 29.10.2020
Dubbing in Ukrainian to become available to Netflix users
The two studios have received the GOLD status.
16:45, 22.09.2020
Kuleba invites Hungary's FM to visit Zakarpattia on Sept 23
The two ministers have held a phone conversation.
13:35, 14.09.2020
Most citizens see Ukrainian language as important element of independence – poll
More than half of the respondents see no violations of Russian speakers' rights in Ukraine.
19:30, 10.09.2020
UN calls on Ukraine to develop law on rights of indigenous peoples, national minorities
The bill on the rights of national minorities will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration this fall.
11:05, 05.08.2020
Clashes with police reported in Kyiv as lawmakers plan to consider change to language law (Photos, video)
Activists have been rallying for a second day in a row.
17:58, 17.07.2020
New language ombudsman announces free Ukrainian courses
The official says Ukraine needs a state program to popularize the Ukrainian language.
10:55, 13.07.2020
Advocates of Ukrainian Language Law rally outside Constitutional Court building
They see attempts to cancel the law as part of Russian propaganda.
23:29, 09.07.2020
Ukraine must have only one state language, NSDC secretary says
Ukrainians should learn English to become part of the civilized world, the official emphasized.
12:20, 06.07.2020
Szijjártó: Hungary wants to resolve language issues soon to unblock Ukraine-NATO Commission
According to the Hungarian foreign minister, his country is interested in good neighborly relations.
16:40, 25.06.2020
Ukrainian diplomats praise language move by McDonald's
The company stressed that the Ukrainian language is a priority in communication with customers.
22:40, 16.06.2020
Ukraine doesn't make amendments to education law other than those recommended by Venice Commission – FM Kuleba
Relations with Hungary deteriorated after the adoption of a new education law in Ukraine in 2017.
16:55, 15.06.2020
Ukraine, Hungary move to settle differences over minority legislation
Meanwhile, Hungary's political leaders seem oblivious to the risk that their tactics in NATO may set a precedent whereby other member countries would inject parochial issues into the Alliance unrelated to its mandate and missions.
20:40, 05.06.2020
Language ombudsperson resigns over "lack of funding"
The relevant Secretariat was never established, she adds.
18:00, 24.04.2020
Ukrainian language stripped of official status in Russian proxy Donbas "republic" – rights watchdog
Ukrainian teachers are known to have been retrained to teach Russian, while the number of classes assigned to Ukrainian was cut back in 2014.
22:50, 08.03.2020
Most citizens say officials must speak Ukrainian during working hours
A total of 81% agree that the Ukrainian language is an important feature of Ukraine's independence.
14:00, 21.01.2020
RFE/RL: Ukraine's only English-language TV channel shuts down
Its last broadcast was on January 12.
10:59, 13.01.2020
Fines for not using Ukrainian in official communication to be introduced in two-three years – language ombudsperson
Monakhova reiterated the law does not regulate the use of the Ukrainian language in the private sphere.
16:00, 12.12.2019
Media outlet reveals how much ex-chief prosecutor Lutsenko may pay for English courses in London
The language school is located in the prestigious area of Holland Park.
13:27, 21.10.2019
Ukraine's Vice PM names key "red line" in relations with Hungary
Hungary has every right to support its ethnic compatriots, but Ukraine will always perceive them as its citizens, "with all rights and obligations," Kuleba said.
12:40, 27.09.2019
Ukraine invites Hungary to use experience of resolving Hungarian-Slovak issues to improve bilateral relations
Command of the Ukrainian language is a key prerequisite for the implementation of the Ukrainian citizens' rights, the diplomat said.
15:40, 25.09.2019
Radio Poland: Ukrainian wins int'l Polish language competition
A Ukrainian national has been named "International Master of the Polish Language," seeing off over 200 competitors from across the globe to claim this year's title.
14:11, 17.08.2019
Swearing good for people, says Ukrainian health minister – media
The law on "countering foul language" is currently being examined by a parliamentary committee.
02:25, 05.07.2019
Zelensky's envoy to Rada: Russian language for Donbas "Bohdan's personal position"
The statement earlier voiced by the chief of the President's Office does not correlate with the pro-presidential Sluha Narodu [Servant of the People] party’s program.
09:00, 02.07.2019
Russian language could be granted official status in Donbas after de-occupation – Bohdan
However, the official stands against the idea of making Russian the second state language in Ukraine.
15:40, 01.07.2019
Education law to see no criticism at Ukraine-EU summit declaration: media
Kyiv maintains the law is meant to ensure that all Ukrainian citizens can speak the state's official language, and it denies that the law is discriminatory.
21:50, 16.06.2019
Venice Commission to analyze Ukraine's language law
The Chair of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has requested the opinion of the Venice Commission on Ukraine's language law.
15:29, 23.05.2019
"Another act of absurdity": Russia wants UN Security Council meeting over Ukrainian language law
The law on the Ukrainian language was enacted by the president on May 15, 2019.
06:30, 18.05.2019
Poroshenko enacts Ukraine's language law
The law is not applicable to the sphere of private communication and religious ceremonies.
16:10, 15.05.2019
FM Klimkin to discuss Ukraine's language law with Hungarian counterpart
He will speak with Szijjarto at a ministerial meeting on Eastern Partnership in Brussels in two weeks.
23:30, 26.04.2019
Zelensky offers own version of Ukrainian language development
Based on Zelensky’s position voiced earlier, the only official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian, his team say.
14:50, 22.04.2019
Zelensky on "visa-free, Tomos, language, army:" Achievements of Ukrainians not Poroshenko only
Poroshenko has been campaigning for a new term under the "Army! Language! Faith!" slogan.
21:46, 19.04.2019
Volker hopes Hungary, Ukraine to settle issue of minority rights in Zakarpattia
The diplomat expects Hungary to take up a position of full support for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian aggression.
22:40, 18.03.2019
Almost half of Ukrainians speak Ukrainian in families – poll
Russian is the only or major language spoken in the family for 28.1% of Ukrainians, the survey says.
18:45, 15.03.2019
Ambassadors of Spain, Belgium, Britain recite Taras Shevchenko's poems on his 205th birthday (Video)
Diplomats have recited Shevchenko's poems in their own languages.
23:50, 09.03.2019
Cabinet reveals details of language bill
According to the deputy prime minister, the draft law will be amended for the second reading.
10:20, 05.03.2019
PM Groysman: Ukrainian language becomes integral part of country's modern cultural content
The prime minister congratulated Ukrainians on International Mother Language Day.
14:40, 21.02.2019
Ukraine's Deputy PM: Ukrainian language quotas on radio stations grow to 35%
No radio station has been closed within two years while the law is in effect, Kyrylenko said.
16:09, 08.11.2018
Latvia's new law aims to preserve national language by limiting Russian in schools
More than a third of Riga's population is Russian; the rest are Latvian, Lithuanian, Belarusian, Polish and Ukrainian. Russian often serves as a linguistic common denominator in the Latvian capital.
11:40, 29.10.2018
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