Ombudsman
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 April 2021
Language law: Ukrainians complain over violations in service sector, ombudsman says
The largest number of complaints were sent from the capital city of Kyiv and Kyiv region.18:00, 23 January 2021
Customers in Ukraine must be serviced in state language by default from Jan 16 – official
Price tags, manuals, specifications, markings, tickets, menus, etc. shall be printed in Ukrainian.23:15, 15 December 2020
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 December 2020
New language ombudsman announces free Ukrainian courses
The official says Ukraine needs a state program to popularize the Ukrainian language.10:55, 13 July 2020
Poroshenko urges Ukraine's parliament to speed up consideration of business ombudsman bill
This will add transparency and efficiency in protecting property rights in Ukraine.12:20, 01 November 2018
Russia asks to visit more Russians held in Ukraine – Ukraine's Ombudsperson
The Ukrainian Ombudsperson added there were no sailors from the Crimean-registered fishing vessel Nord in Moskalkova's list.13:49, 22 June 2018
Poroshenko repeals ban on entry to Ukraine to Russian Ombudsperson
This was done so that she could visit Russians detained in Ukraine.22:52, 21 June 2018
EU working on new Reform Contract for Investment in Ukraine
Part of EU funding would be in grant form.16:43, 25 April 2018
Rada Speaker says Ombudsman vote postponed
<p>Chairman of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Andriy Parubiy claims that the parliament today, June 6, will not vote for the election of the country's ombudsman since the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption has not yet completed background check of all candidates for the post, according to an UNIAN correspondent.</p>12:00, 06 June 2017
Freedom House calls on Rada to consult with civil society before choosing Ombudsman
<p>As Ukraine's parliament debates selection of a new Ombudsman, who has a vital role in calling attention to human rights and democratic governance issues, Freedom House suggests that Rada consider postponing the vote to ensure participation of civil society in the decision-making process.</p>11:20, 23 May 2017
