Cyberpolice warns of a fraudulent scheme with false reports of a 1. 5-fold increase in pensions starting in February 2025. Attackers collect personal data through fake links and questionnaires.
Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed Minister of Finance of Norway in the new government. The appointment follows the Center Party's withdrawal from the government over disputes over EU energy directives.
A system of torture and murder of prisoners has been exposed in Bozhkovka Penal Colony #16. Five suspects are in custody and face up to 10 years in prison.
A former blogger and fitness trainer was convicted of publicly insulting military personnel and assaulting a law enforcement officer. The man filmed offensive videos and posted them on social media while under the influence of drugs.
EU leaders support Denmark's territorial integrity and oppose US plans for Greenland. NATO proposes to increase its military presence in the Arctic region with the participation of its northern allies.
Shelling and air strikes in various regions of Sudan have killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 130. The attacks took place in Kadugli and Nyala, where fighting between government forces and rebels continues.
The Swedish Prosecutor's Office has determined that the damage to the submarine cable between Sweden and Latvia was not sabotage. The incident was caused by a combination of weather conditions and technical deficiencies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has clarified the procedure for exchanging an old paper driver's license for a modern ID card. To exchange, you need to visit any service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the necessary documents.
The Central Election Commission of Belarus approved the results of the presidential election, where 5. 9 million voters cast their ballots. The PACE, Ukraine, the UK, and Canada did not recognize the legitimacy of the election and imposed sanctions.
The monitoring systems of the National Army of Moldova recorded an unauthorized drone flight at night. The drone flew along the Pavlivka-Carmanova-Maiac-Grigoriopol route between 00:30 and 00:45.
The Government has approved a new form of personal income tax and unified social tax calculation, changing the frequency of submission from quarterly to monthly. The new form will be effective from January 2025.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, new regulations on the seizure of land plots from owners will be introduced in March 2025. Non-compliance with the requirements will result in a fine of up to 50 thousand rubles, followed by the seizure of the land plot.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced an increase in the number of units in January 2025 and plans for the future. The development of the troops continues through recruitment, training, and the build-up of unmanned systems.
The US Center for Disease Control has ordered the withdrawal of all scientific papers for review in accordance with Trump's decree to recognize only two articles. Experts and editors of scientific journals criticize this decision as unconstitutional.
Rescue operations after a missile strike on Poltava have been completed, killing 14 people, including two children. The President thanked the rescuers and called on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Researchers have discovered a variety of life forms at a depth of 4. 375 km below the Earth's surface. The discovery may help in the search for life on Mars and other planets.
There were 52 combat engagements in the frontline, 25 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants are focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kupianske directions, shelling the border areas.
An explosion of an unidentified object occurred near the RCC and JV building in Pavlohrad, injuring a man. Police are conducting investigations at the scene.
A 13th-century fresco showing a Christian altar covered with an Islamic curtain was discovered in Ferrara. The discovery testifies to the use of Islamic textiles in medieval Christian churches.
The number of German army personnel decreased to 181,150 at the end of the year. The reduction affected mainly temporary military personnel, while the number of professional soldiers increased.
The President of Ukraine has stated that the real amount of aid from the United States is over $75 billion, not $177 billion or $200 billion. Most of this aid came in the form of weapons, not money.
Lure and Meduza apologized for using photos of affected Ukrainians in an advertising campaign without permission. Both companies stopped the campaign and admitted their mistake.
A TCC serviceman was shot dead at a gas station in Pyriatyn and his assault rifle was stolen. Police detained two local residents who helped the mobilized man evade service.
Sunita Williams broke the women's record for the longest spacewalk - more than 60 hours and 21 minutes. Due to a malfunction of the Boeing Starliner, the astronaut is forced to stay on the ISS for 234 days instead of the planned week.
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian military dropped explosives on the hatch of a bus carrying passengers. As a result of the attack, the vehicle caught fire, and information about the victims is being clarified.
A 37-year-old FSB agent was detained in Odesa, collecting data on Ukrainian Armed Forces ships and air defense positions. The offender passed the collected information to the occupiers via a messenger to plan missile attacks.
Artillery shelling of a market in the city of Omdurman killed 54 people and wounded 158. “Médecins Sans Frontières reports a critical situation in the Al-Nao hospital, where the injured are being treated.
A series of earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 to 4. 5 have been recorded on the Greek island of Santorini. Most of the tremors occurred under the seabed, and the authorities closed schools and asked residents to stay away from the coast.
The legendary rock band The Rolling Stones has canceled its planned concerts in Europe for the summer of 2025 due to difficulties in coordinating dates. Promoters are considering rescheduling the tour for 2026.
Tens of thousands of Germans took to the streets against the migration program and the CDU's cooperation with the AfD. Demonstrations were held in cities across the country, the largest of which gathered up to 80,000 participants in Hamburg.
