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View allPreviously, Saint Nicholas Day was always celebrated on December 19, but starting this year the church moved it to December 6 due to the transition to the new calendar. Do I understand correctly that this is now the official date for everyone? Will there be any problems if someone still celebrates in the old way, and is this regulated by law in any way?
I read that Ukrposhta wants to name one of its tariffs "escort" and is even conducting a vote on this. I have a question: can state-owned enterprises officially use such controversial names for tariffs if the word "escort" has a double or even negative association in society? Are there any laws or rules that limit the use of such names for government services?
I read that due to the similarity of the markings with the original My Little Pony brand, customs detained a large batch of toys, and the entrepreneur was issued a report under Art. 476 of the Customs Code of Ukraine with the possibility of a fine and confiscation of the goods. If I order toys from abroad for my own use, but they are similar to these counterfeit ones, can I also be subject to such liability? What are the risks for ordinary buyers if, for example, I order several pieces of such toys via the Internet?
Good morning, Perhaps you can help me with my question. I have a certificate that states my disability, it is in my maiden name, and I only recently found out that it also needed to be changed to my new surname. But I didn't change it because the war started, and my city is under occupation. I don't know how this issue can be resolved and what I should do in this situation. Will I have problems because I did not change it on time?
What is the procedure for electing the head of the Appellate Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court and what are the powers of the elected head?
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View allThe adoption of the Veterans Code will provide comprehensive support for veterans and their families through education, employment, rehabilitation, and access to public services in one place. New guarantees are being introduced, such as state veteran spaces for receiving services, as well as allocation of funds for housing and support for entrepreneurship.
Yes, the court may reduce the amount of compensation for delayed payment upon dismissal, as the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court has clarified that such compensation is compensatory, not punitive in nature. When making a decision to reduce the court must take into account the amount of overdue debt, the period of delay, the reasons for this delay and other circumstances of the case, as well as the proportionality of the amount to be collected with the debt owed by the employer
Unlawful receipt of pension payments causes their overpayment, losses to the state in the person of, in particular, the Main Department of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Kyiv region, which, as established by law, are subject to mandatory return. In addition, according to the assessment of law enforcement agencies, the actions of such persons contain signs of a crime provided for in Part 1 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (CCU) (appropriation of another's property or acquisition of the right to property by deception or abuse of trust (fraud) - punishable by a fine or community service, or correctional labor, or probation supervision, or restriction of liberty), as well as Part 4 of Article 185 of the CCU (theft committed on a large scale or in conditions of martial law or a state of emergency - punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to eight years).
To prove the impossibility of using the property and be exempted from rent, the tenant must apply to the landlord in writing, attaching evidence of the objective impossibility of using the property to the application. This may include, for example, documents confirming that the property is destroyed or occupied, as well as, for business entities, a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine on force majeure.
No, you do not need to resubmit an already submitted grant application. The new terms of the business plan standards apply only to applications submitted after the official publication of the new regulation, and previously submitted documents will be considered according to the old rules.
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