The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has overridden the president's veto on the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine 'On Local Self-Government in Ukraine'." 326 people's deputies of Ukraine voted to override the veto, reports a proUA correspondent.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the agreement on cooperation between the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the return of minors to their states of permanent residence.

President Leonid Kuchma signed a law that provides for administrative liability for minibus drivers who transport passengers in numbers exceeding the number of seats. This is reported by "Korrespondent".

Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma signed a law amending the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes of Ukraine regarding increased liability for crimes in the sphere of computer use (hacking).

The Ukrainian Parliament adopted the 2005 state budget on Thursday. \n \nPresenting the budget, acting Prime Minister Mykola Azarov reported that budget revenues amount to UAH 85.1 billion, the deficit is UAH 8.8 billion, to ensure increased social obligations starting already in January of next year.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law establishing criminal liability for unauthorized interference in the operation of computers, which led to the leakage, loss, forgery and blocking of information, distortion of the information processing process or violation of the established procedure for its routing.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Thursday adopted in its entirety, by 313 votes, the bill "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine" (regarding the taxation of agricultural enterprises).

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a whole the Law "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Income Tax" concerning the taxation of interest on bank deposits. 313 people's deputies voted in favor of adopting the Law as a whole, reports a correspondent of "proUA".

The Verkhovna Rada has amended the Customs Tariff of Ukraine regarding rates for food industry goods, a LIGABusinessInform correspondent reports.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a whole the Law on Amendments to the Law "On Protection of Cultural Heritage." 321 people's deputies voted for the adoption of the draft law, reports a correspondent of "proUA".