António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
In Sumy region, a 43-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of sexual violence against a 13-year-old girl with whom he lived after meeting on social media. The child has been removed from the family and is in a rehabilitation center.
A 5. 7 magnitude tremor and a series of aftershocks were recorded near Lasithi. There are no casualties, but seismologists advise avoiding swimming due to the risk of waves.
In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's deficit amounted to 4. 6 trillion rubles, with a plan of 3.8 trillion. The Kremlin is introducing excess profit taxes and strengthening financial oversight.
In June, a hub for supporting Ukrainians and providing return consultations will open in Sweden. The project will become part of the network after a successful launch in Berlin.
The Russian dictator explained the mass network restrictions by security considerations. The country is transitioning to a strictly limited digital environment.
The SBU exposed four agitators, including representatives of the UOC-MP, who called for violence against prisoners. The perpetrators face up to 10 years in prison.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the first approval of a Gold Card visa. Hundreds of foreigners are awaiting verification after paying the fee and contribution.
Russian structures are organizing artificial protests to discredit the President of Ukraine and the EU. European bodies have already been informed about these provocations.
Mykhailo Fedorov announced the scaling of drone control technology over distances of thousands of kilometers. Pilots can shoot down targets from protected locations.
On Porokhova Street, a TCC car hit a woman who was obstructing its departure. The victim was hospitalized, and an official investigation has been launched into the incident.
Ukrainian sailors detected and eliminated an enemy uncrewed surface vessel near the Odesa port. The military prevented the apparatus from approaching the coast.
In the Lisky microdistrict, a 45-year-old man died due to a grenade explosion in an apartment. His cohabitant was injured, and an 11-year-old child remained unharmed.
The government updated the conditions for financing horticulture and the construction of storage facilities in accordance with EU requirements. The maximum grant reaches UAH 20 million, provided that jobs are created.
In Lviv, during the notification of conscripts, a man's wife was run over by a TCC service vehicle. The military claims that the woman created obstacles to traffic and caused the incident.
The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation refused to issue a distribution certificate for the film Leaving North Korea. Screenings were supposed to start on April 30, but they were canceled without explanation.
NASC joined the four-year SnowPI project to study the cryosphere of the Polar Regions. Research will be conducted at the Academician Vernadsky station.
Road surface repairs will be carried out on the border with Poland until June 1. Traffic will be organized in one lane in a reversible mode, possible delays when crossing.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to produce 2. 1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year. The program envisages the construction of plants and attracting investments for energy independence.
A 67-year-old civilian was killed in a Russian drone attack near a car. The injuries sustained were incompatible with life.
Ukrenergo announced no restrictions on electricity consumption on Thursday. Citizens are asked to conserve electricity during evening hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Lawmakers have approved a ban on cigarette sales to individuals born after 2009. The new rules also restrict advertising and sales of vapes to minors.
A Chisinau court found Vlad Plahotniuc guilty of involvement in the embezzlement of funds from three banks. The oligarch received a long prison sentence in absentia.
From November 10, 2026, check-in for Ryanair flights will close 60 minutes before departure. The changes apply to passengers checking in luggage at the airport.
For travel with animals to the EU, health certificates are now required instead of old passports. The changes apply to non-commercial transport of cats and dogs.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to increase the production of air defense systems and drones. The key topic of the upcoming summit in Ankara will be the defense industry.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 52% of Americans do not support the harsh immigration policy. This threatens Republicans with the loss of a majority in both chambers.
In 2025, the number of immigrants in the European Union increased by 2. 1 million. Germany remains the leader in the number of people accepted and asylum applications filed.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against the statements of propagandist Solovyov, who called Giorgia Meloni a fascist. The Russian ambassador stated that the presenter's words do not represent the Kremlin's position.
The German Minister of Defense plans to increase the size of the army to 460,000 personnel. The main goal of the strategy is to counter threats from Russia.
