KFC's headquarters is moving from Louisville to Plano as part of Yum Brands' reorganization. The move will affect 100 employees, but some offices will remain in Kentucky.
Starting from February 19, a minute of silence will be held every day at 9:00 a. m. in the Kyiv subway and ground transportation in honor of fallen defenders and civilians. The initiative is being implemented through a public address system and information materials.
Early elections to the Bundestag will be held in Germany, where the main struggle is between Merz and Scholz. The results may affect military aid to Ukraine and policies regarding Ukrainian refugees.
The winner of the fight between Daniel DuBois and Joseph Parker on February 22 in Riyadh will become Usyk's next opponent. The fight will be for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion.
The German AfD party is suspected of hidden funding through an Austrian politician. The largest donation in the party's history, 2.35 million euros, may have come from a German billionaire through a front man.
The Ministry of Justice has clarified the procedure for signing documents for persons with physical disabilities through a representative in the presence of a notary. Special conditions for certifying wills and working with people with visual or hearing impairments have been defined.
The State Emergency Service reports normal radiation background at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the Russian strike on February 14. Rescuers continue to extinguish smoldering areas and repair the damaged shelter.
The final report on the AZAL plane crash in Aktau will be ready by December 2025. The preliminary report found numerous rectangular-shaped damage on various parts of the aircraft and foreign objects.
Steven Spielberg organized a prank on Harrison Ford by giving the crew 300 copies of his unloved biography. Ke Hui Kuan shared his memories of Ford's kindness during the filming of Indiana Jones.
A fire broke out after a drone attack at the Syzran refinery in the Samara region of Russia. The refinery has reportedly temporarily suspended operations, with authorities saying there was no serious damage.
An attempt to smuggle mammoth teeth, 130-305 thousand years old, under the guise of artistic blanks was detected at Kyiv customs. Paleontological specimens are of high scientific value for the study of mammoths in Ukraine.
Maslenitsa 2025 will be celebrated from February 24 to March 2. Find out about the traditions of each day of the celebration and pancake recipes for every taste.
February 19 marks the Day of the State Emblem of Ukraine, World Whale and Dolphin Day, and International Tug of War Day. Each holiday has its own unique history and meaning.
Francois Bayrou compared the current situation in Europe to the 1930s and warned of the possibility of an expanding war. He also expressed concern about the “incomprehensible coalition” between Putin and Trump.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister called the talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh “great news”. He also said that it was good that the EU was not invited because “supporters of war” should not be at peace talks.
Mohammed bin Salman had planned to involve Ukraine in the talks in Saudi Arabia, but the United States and Russia refused. Zelenskyy canceled his visit to the kingdom and said he had not received an invitation to the meeting.
Ruslan Kravchenko met with diplomats to discuss improving the tax environment and integration with the EU. The key topics included reducing the blocking of tax invoices and VAT refunds.
The Transcarpathian Museum of Local Lore has announced a tender for the purchase of a Toyota Proace Verso for UAH 1. 94 million. The minivan with 8 seats is to be purchased during the war, but the purpose of the purchase is not specified.
Repairs to the bridge over the Western Bug River will begin at the Ustyluh-Zosyn checkpoint on February 19. The work will last until January 2026, and traffic delays are expected in both directions.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, reported on the use of Belarusian components in the production of Russian X-69 missiles.
Lithuania will invest 4 billion euros in the development of military infrastructure over the next 4 years. More than 200 projects are being implemented, including the construction of a military camp in Rudninkai.
The Ministry of Development has launched a compensation program for destroyed housing for IDPs with a budget of UAH 15 billion. The program will help about 10,000 families to get new homes, and 50 families have already purchased housing.
Russian troops massively deployed attack aircraft from the Berdiansk-Mariupol agglomeration in the direction of Volnovakha. High activity of Russian aviation and strikes from Prymorsko-Akhtarsk are recorded.
The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.
A Delta Airlines plane from Minneapolis crashes at Toronto International Airport while landing. Up to eight people were injured and all flights were temporarily suspended.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace. He emphasized the importance of preserving the principle of “peace through strength” and warned against reducing aid.
Russian diplomats Lavrov and Ushakov arrive in Riyadh for bilateral talks with US representatives. The Ukrainian side will not take part in the talks, and the Kremlin expects normalization of relations.
The State Migration Service has started issuing passports to Ukrainian men who submitted applications by April 25, 2024. On the first day, 1684 passports were issued.
In Kyiv school #309, students performed a skit about beating a TCC employee. Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi demanded an internal investigation and called such behavior unacceptable.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that peace cannot be imposed on Ukraine, and it is up to Ukraine to determine its own future. Germany will continue to support Ukraine and its path to the EU.
