{
  "id": 671400,
  "title": "Only a quarter of BES management have passed certification – bureau director",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/only-a-quarter-of-bes-management-have-passed-certification-bureau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:36:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1192667.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine has completed the first stage of management certification for central office staff, with 12 out of 50 participants passing, according to bureau chief Oleksandr Tsyvinsky. This represents a 74% renewal of the management staff. The second stage, involving 915 employees, has begun, with 887 achieving a passing score. Tsyvinsky announced the start of the certification process on January 30, 2026, and it is expected to be completed within 18 months. In addition, BES announced a competition for 261 positions and a six-month internship program for students at the end of April.",
  "summary": "Twelve participants, all from the central office, have completed the first stage of certification for management of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine, out of 50 department heads and deputies who initially took part in the process, bureau chief Oleksandr Tsyvinsky has said.",
  "key_points": [
    "12 out of 50 BES management staff passed certification",
    "Second stage of certification involves 915 employees",
    "Certification process expected to complete in 18 months"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}