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Farmers block the border between Belgium and the Netherlands

Farmers in Belgium and the Netherlands are blocking border crossings to protest taxes, rising costs, cheap imports, and bureaucracy that are negatively impacting their industry.

News of the World • February 2, 09:29 AM • 28860 views

Public transport is paralysed in Germany as Verdi union goes on strike with 90,000 workers

A nationwide strike called by the Verdi trade union demanding better working conditions and involving more than 90,000 public transport workers halted bus and tram services across Germany on Friday, except in Bavaria.

News of the World • February 2, 08:45 AM • 32437 views

The Russian military will vote in the elections in the TOT to simulate the turnout at the polling stations

The Russian military plans to involve people in fake elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories to artificially inflate the turnout and legitimize Russian control.

War • February 1, 03:52 PM • 25208 views

In Lviv region, a district council member illegally alienated 4 hectares of communal land worth almost UAH 6 million

The former head of a village council in Lviv region illegally expanded the village boundaries and changed the ownership of 4 hectares of land, causing losses of almost UAH 6 million. One of the plots was registered in the name of his wife.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 02:24 PM • 23586 views

Sharpening skills in the case of man-made blockage: how dog handlers of the emergency department are trained in France

During a three-week training course in France, canine specialists of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, together with rescue dogs, learn to search for victims who have found themselves under rubble.

Society • February 1, 02:17 PM • 27217 views

Over 900 Mariupol defenders remain in Russian captivity - Azov commander

More than 900 Azov fighters who defended Mariupol for 86 days are still in Russian captivity, despite all previous prisoner exchanges.

War • February 1, 01:27 PM • 25694 views

During the protest in Brussels, farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament and set off fireworks

Farmers in Brussels protest outside the European Parliament, setting fires, setting off fireworks, throwing eggs and stones, leading to clashes with police who used water cannons and tear gas.

News of the World • February 1, 11:49 AM • 25922 views

In January 2024, new car sales in Ukraine increased by 47% year-on-year

In January 2024, Ukrainians bought 4. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 47% more than in January 2023.

Economy • February 1, 09:53 AM • 18942 views

Fire in a warehouse building of a poultry complex in Volyn: extinguished with a fire robot

A fire broke out in a warehouse building at a poultry complex in Novovolynsk, Volyn region, Ukraine, at 4 a. m. and was fully extinguished by 7:30 a.m. No one was injured, but the cause of the fire and the damage are being investigated.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 09:25 AM • 26241 views

Driver tried to import branded clothes worth UAH 20 million from Poland under the guise of second-hand clothes

Customs officers in Ukraine found 15 tons of new clothes worth UAH 20 million hidden among used clothes in a truck on the Krakovets-Korchova border with Poland.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 09:20 AM • 25378 views

Donetsk region: Commander and subordinates who embezzled almost UAH 5 million in "combat" payments to be tried

The commander and four subordinates of a military unit in Donetsk region were detained for embezzling almost 5 million hryvnias in combat pay by including soldiers who were not on the front line in the payroll.

War • February 1, 12:30 AM • 113639 views

Sumy region: Fraudster, who extorted bribe from wife of prisoner of war, detained

A fraudster who demanded a bribe of UAH 100,000 from the wife of a prisoner of war, promising to influence the priority inclusion of her husband in the list for the exchange of prisoners, was detained in Sumy region.

War • January 31, 09:17 PM • 27149 views

Frauds worth UAH 2 million: the ex-head of the Kharkiv detention center and six of his accomplices are "shine" for eight years behind bars

The former head and six subordinates of the Kharkiv detention center face up to 8 years in prison for committing fraudulent transactions totaling more than UAH 2 million.

Crimes and emergencies • January 31, 08:20 PM • 28750 views

They actively attract tourists and use "dead souls": the occupiers have begun to register fake voters

The occupation authorities are actively engaging touring voters to inflate the turnout at the "presidential elections of the Russian Federation. " There is also an intensive registration of "dead souls" to give the appearance of legal participation in the "elections" in the TOT.

Society • January 31, 03:50 PM • 30628 views

Russia wants to recruit 20 thousand mercenaries to the "African Corps" to expand its influence on the continent - media

The Kremlin, wishing to expand its positions in Africa, is planning to create a 20,000-strong mercenary army. Former U.S. special envoy to the Sahel J. Peter Pham warns Russia against the consequences of its transition to an "official military role" in Africa.

News of the World • January 31, 11:04 AM • 21451 views

Russia is changing the gene pool of Melitopol: about 100,000 touring musicians, military, guest workers and other foreigners have been brought in - Fedorov

Over the past two years of Russian occupation, Melitopol's population has grown to about 100,000 people due to an influx of Russian military, labor migrants, and other immigrants, although more than half of the original 150,000 residents have left. Mayor Ivan Fedorov said that Russia is trying to "eradicate Ukrainians" in the city and "change the gene pool of the nation.

War • January 30, 07:29 PM • 29583 views

Two bodies were recovered and an extreme figure skater was rescued: rescuers on the situation at reservoirs in Kyiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region

The State Emergency Service was informed about the situation at reservoirs in the Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions - they found the bodies of two dead people and rescued a man who went ice-skating on the Dnipro River and ended up in icy water.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 04:27 PM • 50997 views

Dnipro city detains group of arms dealers who "offered" buyers assault rifles, grenades and ammo via messengers - National Police

In Dnipro, law enforcement officers exposed an organized criminal group engaged in illegal trafficking of firearms and ammunition, including assault rifles, grenades and ammunition worth a total of UAH 400,000. One of the group's members was detained while trying to sell a rifle for UAH 75,000.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 12:23 PM • 23451 views

In Zakarpattia region, fugitives were hiding from border guards in a forest belt, trying to get to Hungary

Border guards in Zakarpattia region detected a group of men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary. The men were were hiding in the woods near the border with bags of essentials, having paid smugglers from 500 to 4000 USD to help them cross the border illegally. After the detention, the group was taken to draw up administrative reports.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 10:13 AM • 23202 views

Three children died after falling through ice in a pond in Ternopil region

Three children were killed when they fell through the ice in a pond near the village of Perevoloka in the Ternopil region of western Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 09:45 AM • 24688 views

Ukraine has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index: it received 36 points out of 100

In 2023, Ukraine was ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the Global Corruption Perceptions Index, improving its position by 3 points and receiving 36 points out of 100. Over the past 10 years since the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine has added 11 points, the largest increase among the current EU candidate countries.

Society • January 30, 09:24 AM • 28949 views

SBU detains organizers of mobilization evasion schemes, including local hospital officials

The Security Service of Ukraine dismantled 5 schemes that helped evaders to illegally evade mobilization or leave Ukraine, including through forged medical documents and illegal transportation abroad. More than 50 potential conscripts were prevented from leaving the country.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 11:58 AM • 24305 views

France does not want to politicize the Summer Olympics in Paris - Politico

Paris is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Olympics in less than 200 days. Organizers are seeking to keep the event focused on sport, while recognizing the tense geopolitical context, which is considered the most dangerous since the end of the Cold War.

Olympics • January 29, 11:21 AM • 24419 views

In the TOT, russians confiscate property of Ukrainians who failed to return home - Fedorov

The russian federation is turning the occupied territories into ghettos where it is dangerous for Ukrainians to return home. Ivan Fedorov noted that russia allows only 10% of Ukrainians who are trying to visit relatives to pass through, while the property of the remaining 90% is promptly confiscated.

War • January 29, 10:44 AM • 23751 views

In Donetsk, the occupation authorities offer pensioners humanitarian aid for joining the "united russia" party

The occupation administration of Donetsk region promises to help pensioners if they join the "united russia" party in order to create the illusion of supporting putin in the upcoming elections.

Society • January 26, 07:15 PM • 109663 views

The Center for countering disinformation responded to the departure of a volunteer who was spotted in the Maldives

Andriy Kovalenko, deputy head of the Main Department for Press Affairs, commented on the actions of the husband of a millionaire blogger who used his volunteer status to travel to the Maldives. Kovalenko emphasized the responsibility of influencers during the war, insisting that they should reflect reality and not dissociate themselves from it.

Society • January 26, 01:37 PM • 23848 views

A mother who drowned her two young sons was found insane

A 42-year-old woman from the Rivne region who drowned her two children, aged six and seven, in a quarry in 2023 may be placed in a psychiatric institution, as a forensic psychiatric examination found her insane.

Crimes and emergencies • January 26, 01:20 PM • 22740 views

In Luhansk region, occupants demand that people register weapons according to russian rules by 2026 - Lysohor

The occupation administration has blocked Lysychansk and demands that residents of the occupied territories of the region register their weapons by January 1, 2026. Despite the new regulations, the number of weapons in the hands of the population will remain unknown to the occupiers.

Politics • January 26, 09:14 AM • 24420 views

Aggravation in Luhansk region: New requirements for weapons in the so-called "LPR"

The occupation administration of the Luhansk region requires local residents to register their weapons by January 1, 2026. Despite the new regulations, the number of illegal weapons remains unknown. Tensions in the conflict zone remain high, with unsuccessful hostile attacks recently.

War • January 26, 08:46 AM • 1170 views

Ukraine plans to resuscitate the inventory of unfinished and long-term construction projects suspended by the invasion of Russia

Ukraine intends to restore the inventory of unfinished and long-term construction projects. These efforts are aimed at addressing the problems associated with unfinished housing and improving legislation in the construction sector.

War • January 25, 04:28 PM • 24998 views

At least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine - Zelensky

Spring frosts: expert told how bad weather can affect the harvest of fruit trees

Former head of the DFS Nasirov mobilized to the Armed Forces - SAP

"Without words, nothing happens": an expert suggests that not only regions may be involved in the leak of information about searches in ARMA

In Ukraine, annual inflation accelerated to 14.6%: what has become the most expensive

Construction of a new generation: "Ukrenergo" assessed when to expect the first results

Chaos and uncertainty: how foreign pharmaceutical companies are reacting to regulatory changes in Ukraine

Spring cleaning for Easter: secrets of clean windows and curtain care

Capture of Chinese citizens who fought as part of the Russian army: Beijing is investigating the situation

President Trump's tariff is not a final decision, but an invitation to discussion - expert

Hilary Swank complained about the patriarchy in Hollywood and recalled how men taught her to be a woman

Weather ухудшение: ice, snowstorms and strong wind in Ukraine on April 10

Queen Camilla was presented with a “Margherita” pizza in honor of her 20th wedding anniversary during a visit to Rome

Paramount Pictures announced the release of the movie "Angry Birds in Cinema 3" in 2027

Zelenskyy on PRC citizens fighting on the side of the Russian Federation: we will bring the necessary information to the Chinese side

Cryptocurrency taxation in Ukraine: what the National Securities Commission proposes

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Time is on Sokur's side. Why hasn't the NACP brought the former State Tax Service official to justice yet? Exclusive

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