On September 16, traffic will be temporarily restricted in the center of Kyiv. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the defense of Greenland is a common NATO concern. This is due to the arrival of troops on the island following threats from Donald Trump and discussions on ways to strengthen security in the Arctic.
On January 15, the finalists of the competition for the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine 2026 were determined. In total, 36 participants will compete for victory in 13 nominations.
A former city council deputy in the Kharkiv region has been served with a suspicion notice for failing to declare real estate worth UAH 144 million. He did not declare eight non-residential buildings that he privately owns.
Denys Marchuk, deputy head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, predicts an increase in the cost of the sowing campaign in 2026 by 10-15%. This is due to logistics costs and falling prices on the domestic market.
Diageo is raising wholesale prices for Guinness Draught by 5. 2% from April 1, which will lead to higher prices for pubs. The increase will not affect other company beverages, including Tequila Casamigos, Baileys, and Guinness 0.0.
After a massive Russian attack, more than 300 Kyiv high-rise buildings remain without heating. Utility workers are restoring networks around the clock, and energy workers are working to stabilize energy supply.
Russia plans to launch a large-scale geological exploration program in Donetsk region in 2026. It is designed to run until 2031 and involves the exploration of deposits of strategic and rare metals.
Near Bangkok, a crane collapsed onto a road, crushing two cars and killing two people. This happened the day after a major accident where a train derailed due to a crane falling, killing 32 passengers.
The SBI exposed two TCC sergeants in Ivano-Frankivsk region who were illegally transporting men of conscription age to Romania for money. They charged 8,000 dollars for their services and ensured unhindered passage.
Four astronauts are leaving the ISS due to an unknown illness of one of the crew members, returning to Earth a month earlier than planned. This is the first medical evacuation in NASA's history.
The UN Security Council asked Secretary-General Guterres to provide monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. In response, Russia suggested the Council monitor the Caribbean, where the US is striking drug traffickers.
More than 1,000 police officers conducted raids in five regions of Germany. A scheme for the illegal import of Vietnamese workers into nail salons and tax evasion amounting to more than 7 million euros was uncovered.
Dozens of commercial vessels have anchored outside Iranian ports due to rising tensions with the United States. This is a precautionary measure amid ongoing protests in Iran and potential airstrikes.
Denmark has begun deploying military units to Greenland to strengthen the island's defense. This decision was made after threats from US President Donald Trump regarding his intention to seize the Arctic territory.
Five cogeneration units with a second level of protection have been installed in Kyiv. Two of them are already operational, while commissioning works are underway on the others. The total capacity of the units is 66 MW.
A Russian oil tanker seized by the US in the Atlantic has arrived in UK territorial waters for resupply. The vessel was escorted by the US Coast Guard and renamed Marinera.
Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine shared safety measures and first aid tips.
A family of three in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator. The device was operating on the balcony with the door to the room open.
The Bundeswehr has dismissed nine paratroopers, and initiated dismissal procedures against four others, due to accusations of sexual harassment, extremist views, and drug use. Investigations are ongoing, 26 individuals are considered suspects, and 17 soldiers have been temporarily suspended from duty.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Russia's indigenous peoples, combining repression, control over international discourse, and disproportionate involvement in the war. In December 2025, 17 representatives of indigenous peoples who defended the rights of their communities were detained.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided a detailed explanation of the structure of monetary allowances for military personnel, which includes basic, additional, and combat payments. One-time and social payments are also provided to support personnel.
The head of the accounting group of a combat brigade in the Zaporizhzhia direction has been served with a notice of suspicion of fraud. He appropriated UAH 9.72 million by changing the details of servicemen's salary cards to his own accounts.
Bucha district in Kyiv region has restored stable electricity supply, canceling emergency shutdowns. At the same time, emergency shutdowns are still in effect in Boryspil and Brovary districts.
Danish company Rockwool stated that Russia took control of its four factories. The company wrote off 469 million euros of the value of these assets and plans to defend its rights.
Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment discovered the illegal export of Scythian arrowheads and coins. A citizen of Ukraine tried to smuggle 16 coins, 39 Scythian arrowheads, and a Scythian axe.
The Spanish government has approved a bill to combat fake images created by AI and strengthen consent rules for image use. It also sets 16 as the minimum age for consenting to the use of one's own image.
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service evacuated the last resident of the village of Novokryvorizhzhia, Kryvorizka community, Donetsk region. The woman, born in 1956, was taken out along with her pets.
The British broadcaster BBC will seek the dismissal of Donald Trump's lawsuit over alleged defamation in the "Panorama" documentary. The BBC claims that the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and that Trump has not proven actual damages.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the repression of the Iranian authorities against their own people and called on them to abandon violent methods. Ukraine calls on the international community to increase pressure on Tehran.
