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Ukraine approves action plan to implement recommendations of the European Commission on the way to the EU

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an action plan to implement more than 350 measures from the European Commission's recommendations.

Politics • February 9, 01:53 PM • 27340 views

Prime Minister: Ukraine agrees with EU to extend economic and transport visa-free regime

Ukraine is working to extend the economic and transport visa-free regime with the EU until June 2025.

Economy • February 9, 12:52 PM • 28202 views

Polish minister on imports from Ukraine: a complete blockade in certain areas is needed, we will address the EU with proposals

Poland's agriculture minister said that a complete blockade of certain imports from Ukraine may be necessary and will propose import limits to the European Commission.

Economy • February 9, 11:34 AM • 36301 views

In the US, judges question Trump's exclusion from the election

The U. S. Supreme Court appears likely to refuse to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president in 2024 over his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, questioning whether states or Congress have the authority to set such standards.

News of the World • February 9, 07:54 AM • 24163 views

Bloomberg: EU prepares for Trump's victory in US presidential election

The European Commission is preparing for a possible increase in trade restrictions and a more aggressive political style if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election.

News of the World • February 8, 12:48 AM • 33263 views

Rise in price of Schengen visas: the cost of a visa will increase to 90 euros, and related fees from visa agencies will also increase

The European Commission has proposed to raise the fee for Schengen visas in 2024 due to rising inflation in the EU.

News of the World • February 7, 03:46 PM • 22067 views

Ukraine expects the EU to approve the 13th package of sanctions against Russia in February

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announces that the EU will approve the 13th package of sanctions against Russia in February 2024.

War • February 7, 01:00 PM • 23629 views

Ukraine and the EU discussed further steps towards European integration, consolidation of free trade regime - Shmyhal

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the EU foreign policy chief discussed further steps in European integration, the free trade regime with the EU, and the creation of a mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets.

Economy • February 7, 12:37 PM • 27194 views

They discussed military assistance and sanctions against Russia: Stefanchuk meets with Borrell

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with the Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, to discuss further military assistance to Ukraine, the implementation of the peace formula, EU security guarantees, sanctions against Russia and the confiscation of Russian assets.

War • February 7, 11:50 AM • 22704 views

Czech government discusses first step towards joining eurozone amid disputes in ruling coalition

By October 2024, the Czech government will request the opinion of the National Economic Council on the feasibility of joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II) as a prerequisite for the introduction of the euro.

Economy • February 7, 10:04 AM • 29228 views

European Parliament approves decision to revoke driving licenses for serious violations throughout the EU

The European Parliament supports the adoption of a directive that would make speeding and drunk driving punishable in all EU member states.

News of the World • February 7, 12:00 AM • 24332 views

Toward Zero Emissions: EU launches debate on 2040 climate goals

The European Commission recommends a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050.

Economy • February 6, 02:35 PM • 24229 views

EU to unveil 2040 climate targets amid political tensions and criticism from right-wing - AFP

The EU intends to unveil its climate goals for 2040 and a roadmap for the next stage of the energy transition. It is assumed that by 2040, the European Commission intends to achieve a net reduction in emissions by 90%.

Economy • February 6, 08:43 AM • 26761 views

EU urged to support mandatory sorting of mixed household waste

Mandatory sorting of mixed household waste is the only way to meet EU recycling targets, according to business and environmental groups.

News of the World • February 6, 01:05 AM • 24527 views

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Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister said what stage Ukraine is at in terms of screening legislation by the EU

Ukraine is moving faster than other EU candidates in the screening process.

Politics • February 5, 12:17 PM • 253524 views

The 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia does not include bans on aluminum imports - media

The new EU sanctions package does not include a ban on exports of aluminum or other Russian goods, but instead focuses on adding hundreds of individuals and entities to sanctions lists.

War • February 5, 09:28 AM • 27404 views

Poland announces increased checks and inspections on the border with Ukraine

Poland announces increased checks and inspections of goods from Ukraine at border crossings to protect domestic agriculture.

Politics • February 4, 01:24 PM • 103326 views

Ukraine simplifies licensing of sunflower exports to Bulgaria

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced an automatic licensing regime for the export of sunflower seeds to Bulgaria instead of the previous non-automatic one.

Economy • February 2, 03:45 PM • 55958 views

IMF warns that European governments may regret supporting protesting farmers

The IMF Managing Director said that European governments should be more resistant to demands to increase financial support for protesting farmers.

News of the World • February 2, 03:12 PM • 23075 views

Hungarian farmers announce new protests on the border with Ukraine

Next week, Hungarian farmers plan to protest on the border with Ukraine against the extension of the EU's preferential trade regime for Kyiv.

Economy • February 2, 01:29 PM • 24100 views

Tusk's government intends to cancel court cases against EU climate change policies

Poland withdraws lawsuits against EU climate change policy filed by the previous Law and Justice government.

News of the World • February 2, 01:02 PM • 22515 views

Polish farmers plan to block the border with Ukraine again: what is known

Polish farmers are planning to block the border with Ukraine again to protest the European Commission's decision to extend trade privileges for Ukrainian agricultural exports.

Politics • February 2, 11:30 AM • 66890 views

Ukraine may receive first €1.5 billion of EU aid in March - Ukraine's representative to the EU

By the end of February, the EU may vote to allocate 50 billion euros to Ukraine, allowing the country to receive the first tranche of aid of 1. 5 billion euros in March.

Economy • February 2, 10:24 AM • 25680 views

Biden thanks EU leader for supporting Ukraine

Biden thanked von der Leyen for the EU's allocation of €50 billion in additional financial assistance to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

News of the World • February 1, 11:45 PM • 24849 views

Ursula von der Leyen and President Biden discuss the situation in Ukraine in a telephone conversation

Ursula von der Leyen and President Biden agreed to continue to provide broad support to Ukraine, discussing the situation and the €50 billion European financial assistance package during a phone call.

News of the World • February 1, 08:46 PM • 24321 views

Businesses downgraded their economic assessments due to rising uncertainty and costs - NBU

Businesses have downgraded their assessments of current operations and prospects due to the intensification of hostilities, rising costs, and uncertainty.

Economy • February 1, 07:28 PM • 29278 views

Orban says he has received guarantees that Hungary's money will not go to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he has received guarantees that Hungarian money will not go to Ukraine after the EU agreed to provide 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine.

Politics • February 1, 02:59 PM • 27232 views

Precondition, revision and immobilised Russian assets: the EU's official decision on EUR 50 billion for Ukraine

The €50 billion aid program for Ukraine approved by EU leaders includes €33 billion in loans and €17 billion in grants, and sets out the prerequisites for receiving the funds and possible revisions to the program.

Economy • February 1, 02:40 PM • 29092 views

Politico: EU able to agree on €50 billion program for Ukraine thanks to compromise with Hungary

European leaders consider the concessions insignificant, as they avoided a scenario in which Orban would be able to veto funding for Ukraine every year.

Politics • February 1, 12:53 PM • 25934 views

After Hungary's demands: the EU agreed to a possible revision of the EUR 50 billion program for Ukraine in two years - media

The EU has agreed that the European Council may propose to the European Commission to review the €50 billion support program for Ukraine in two years, if necessary.

Economy • February 1, 11:14 AM • 38773 views

The Rada demands that the NACP check Vasylchenko, the head of the Supervisory Board of "Derzhzembank", for a conflict of interest

The Vatican has announced the date of the Pope's funeral: the ceremony will take place on Saturday

Presidential elections in Romania: risks for Ukraine and division in the EU

Ukraine, Britain, France, and the USA will hold talks in London on Wednesday - Zelenskyy

Sviatoslav Shevchuk and Mykola Bychok: Expert told if there is a chance for Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs to become Pope

Syrskyi: Russians are trying to dislodge Defense Forces from the Kursk region and capture border territories of Sumy region, the enemy's offensive has been thwarted

In the Rada, they are against the transfer of NAAS land to the State Property Fund, as this will lead to the undermining of food and economic security

From 6 museums in deoccupied regions, Russia stole almost 35,000 exhibits - Ministry of Culture

The Rada demands an audit of state lands transferred to the State Property Fund for further lease

The State Employment Center told which professions are currently most in demand

Trump announced a plan for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine: NY Post learned what the administration says about the issue of "land"

A night attack by Russia affected one district of the Kyiv region: the consequences have been shown

A dog was rescued from under the rubble in Sumy region after a night strike by the Russian Federation - State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Air defense systems are operating in the Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones

Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney are working on an adaptation of the iconic game OutRun for Universal - Deadline

Presidential elections in Romania: risks for Ukraine and division in the EUExclusive

"They are passionate about their work": expert on the threat of destruction of Ukrainian science due to the seizure of NAAS lands

Sviatoslav Shevchuk and Mykola Bychok: Expert told if there is a chance for Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs to become PopeExclusive

Apple in the shadows: how the grey market for electronics hits the budgets of Ukraine, the EU, and the US

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