PLEASE, SPEAK UKRAINIAN
A set of the amendments to the law regarding the usage of languages in audio-visual media was adopted. The new law sets the overall amount of weekly national broadcasting in the state language (Ukrainian) at the level of 75 percent within the air time window of 07:00-18:00 and 18:00-22:00. For the local broadcasters, the quota is set at 60 percent. The refusal to bind these new provisions will bring the broadcaster a fine of the 5% of the license cost.
The law has the implementation period of 4 months with following 1 year of transition, which will allow broadcasters to adapt to the new conditions.
WELCOME TO FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
The alterations to foreign investments attraction plan have been introduced by the law, adopted in the second reading. It regulates the procedures for work permits and temporary residence permits issuing for foreigners. The law also entitles foreign investors with sizeable shares in Ukrainian business to get a temporary residence permit.
SCIENTIA POTENTIA EST
The amendments to the law ‘On Education’ have been adopted. The altered law regulates the access of persons with special educational needs to the educational services in schools. First of all, it enshrines the right to education for persons with special educational needs at the state-owned and municipal schools free of charge, regardless of the disability. Secondly, it adds the provisions on distance education, individual tutoring, and groups (classes). In addition, it endorses psychological and pedagogical services as well as remedial and developing rehabilitative assistance for persons with special educational needs.
GREEN LIGHT FOR GREEN TOURISM
The corresponding bill passed the first reading. It allows private farmers to provide green tourism services, namely lodging, and entertainment. Local authorities, in turn, are encouraged to assist farmers in renovating and organizing green tourism facilities.
NATIONAL SPORTS DEFINED
The adopted amendments to the law 'On Physical Culture and Sports' will, hence, promote national sports in Ukraine in order to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen the patriotic upbringing. In addition, the law ensures the assistance, including the financial support, will be provided to the federations of national sports.
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL REPORTS TO THE PARLIAMENT
The Prosecutor-General of Ukraine, Yuriy Lutsenko, has presented the annual report to the members of the Parliament. Mr. Lutsenko informed about the activities of his office.