Digest of events 28.05.14

DEFENSE MINISTRY DENIES MILITANTS SEIZING TOWN

Today in several media sources reported that gunmen from Slavyansk are moving in the direction of the Kharkiv region and plan to attack one of the cities. The town of Barvenkovo - a small town in the Kharkiv region, with a population of 12798 inhabitants.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the information appeared yesterday evening. But border service has not confirmed this fact. According to the Ministry, there is presently no danger for the Kharkiv region.

THE LEADER OF THE SQUAD KRAMATORSK'S FIGHTERS DETANIED

The security service of Ukraine announced the arrest of Ivan Lysenko, which the Agency calls "one of the leaders of the separatists of Kramatorsk. Lysenko admitted taking part in the capture of the Regional Prosecutor's Office in Donetsk and in the storming of district administration and military airfield in Kramatorsk, Mediaport.

Operatives were detained on May 27 in Kyiv Lysenko, when he tried to travel to Russia, according to the security service of Ukraine. He introduced himself as "activist AntiMaidan, representative of the Donetsk people's Republic of Donetsk" and claimed his nickname was "Wack".

Lysenko said that suspect named Igor Girkin (Strelkov)-a person whom the SBU considers a militant leader in Eastern Ukraine (citizen of Russia, GRU officer). On the instructions of the Girkin, actively organized kidnappings (e.g. Director of Kramatorsk trolleybus Depot) and was to collect information on the movements of Ukrainian troops. In the Lysenko area, he is in a group of 40 gunmen, according to SSU.

THEY DEFENDED THE NATIONAL FLAGS IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY

Last night on the streets of Kharkov workers "Gorsvet" personally led by, Deputy Director of the enterprise Anatoliy Priest, removed the flags flying over the Center of Kharkiv.

After the intervention of activists of the civic forum and Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine arsen Avakov , this activity was discontinue, and the flags of Ukraine once again were replaced within the hour and flying over the Centre of Kharkiv.

"So where is “Dnevnoy Dozor”? The Ukrainian flags hang on the Sumskaya street AGAIN after being taken down, they were replaced an hour ago by KP "GORSVET"! Gorsvet corrected someone else's the mistakes! But Who? ))), "wrote activist FROM Dmitry Kutovoy.

IN KHARKOV, IT IS DESIRED TO CREATE A DECENT ROSTER OF OFFICIALS

Lustration committee of Kharkiv region proposes the creation of a RESERVE of candidates for civil servants positions, which would meet the requirements of the three "p"-decency, professionalism and patriotism. Those wishing to join this initiative are invited OF community organizations and business associations in the region called. "City Watch".

As said President of the Association of private employers "HOGO" Alexander Chumak, there are four thousand entrepreneurs in Kharkov and Kharkov region support the initiative to public debate and public disclosure of candidates for civil servant positions officials.

"Having considered the approximate list of civil servants, we believe that a hundred issues will arise during reform. That is why we are considering a public forum. We therefore propose to create a talent pool of candidates, which would provide the government with a ready pool of potential candidates. The initiative is open and public. At the same time, the need to support civil servants who meet all the requirements for potential service. They must be placed into the personnel reserve thus they will not be scrutinized and harassed by the public. Since the candidates will be publically disclosed, this will ensure that none of them will become victims of a "witch hunt," said Alexander Chumak.

It is worth noting that the Lustration Committee has already held a public discussion on a candidate for a position of a public official. The Candidate is for the head of the regional division of the State fiscal service (which was renamed Миндоходов(Ministry of revenue ) chosen on May 22. Mikhail Gagarkin-the General Director of LLC "Estate Management" , he has been identified as winner. Stanisław Jankowski-also is a candidate, he is the runner-up, and is being offered to the post of the first Deputy Head of the regional division.

REGIONAL COUNCIL OF ENTREPRENEURS OF THE KHARKIV REGION WILL BE UPDATED

HOGA was being updated on the personal staff of the Regional Council of entrepreneurs of the Kharkiv region. To participate in the work of the Regional Council of entrepreneurs, representatives of economic entities, NGOs, entrepreneurs, associations of entrepreneurs. In order to apply for inclusion in the regional Business Council, you should fill in the form attached and send it befor 23.06.2014 (inclusive) to the following e-mail address: mp_gue316@ukr.net

The WORLD BANK WILL ALLOCATE 120 MILLION UAH "KHARKIV HEAT NETWORKS"

The World Bank has decided to allocate "Kharkiv heating networks" 120 million to increase energy efficiency in the district heating sector. Today, 28 may, General Director of "Kharkiv heat networks" Sergei Andreev. According to him, this amount will allow not only to modernize and replace outdated equipment, but also reconstruct the cellars of houses built prior to the establishment of the heating system, the press service of the City Council.

3000 square meters COASTAL LANDS IN KHARKOV REGION WAS RETURNED TO THE STATE

A court case in the District Court in Kharkiv, a suit was presented to the Chuguev District Prosecutor's Office to return to the State three parcels of land with a total area of 0.3 hectares. According to Interdistrict Prosecutor Stanislav Pieu, these lands have been used illegally for the past 10 years. The illegal owners of the wetlands have not had built anything on the property. And, fortunately, have not damaged the wetlands, "said the press service of the Prosecutor's Office of the Kharkiv region.

Now, according to the Court decision, the State acts on the grounds that the illegal owners title wasdeclared null and void, illegal users are obliged to return the land to the State.

THE FIRST FORUM OF INVESTORS AND NOVICE BUSINESS PEOPLE PASSED IN KHARKOV

Forum ideas "First capital" took place today, may 28, at the Kharkov National Economic University. S. Kuznets, writes the press-service of the City Council. According to the organizers, the Forum of ideas took place on the basis of ECONOMICS for the first time, but it is not planned to be an annual event. Only 16 projects were presented at the Forum, who presented the team's starters. Students accounted for 90% of the contest participants.

Discussion with beginning entrepreneurs, the Director of the Department of family, youth and sports affairs Konstantin Lobojchenko, representatives of youth organizations and agencies providing services on the Internet.

GRADUATES RAISE FUNDS TO HELP SICK CHILDREN

Thanks to the Prom in jeans ", initiated by the Alumni of the Kharkov art school Boyko, they managed to collect more than 300 thousand UAH," according to City watch ". The money will go to the children's Department of cardiac surgery Institute of emergency surgery, heart surgery for infants. The collected money is enough for 20-30 operations.

Raising money was generally voluntary. Each person donated as much as they saw fit: someone donated UAH 500, someone ten thousand. There were those who refused to participate, but there were also the parents of young children, who also took part.

The students managed to collect about 118 thousand UAH. The rest added sponsors. Foundation for Yuri Sapronov, when he learned of the campaign, has promised to double the amount that graduates have managed to raise.

It is anticipated to be an annual event. At least students who will graduate next year, will actively support it. With regard to other urban schools, the Director of the Boyko’s school, Aleksandr Makagon hopes that this initiative can be copied.