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Ukraine faces unprecedented housing crisis due to war: UN announces figures

Three and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. More than 236,000 buildings have been destroyed or damaged, and 10% of the housing stock is unavailable.

Society • November 17, 04:30 AM • 17116 views
War in Sudan: Paramilitary forces expand offensive to the east, violence escalates – MediaPhoto

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are expanding their offensive into eastern Sudan, threatening a new phase of civil war. The conflict has already caused ethnic massacres and mass displacement of civilians.

News of the World • November 13, 03:24 PM • 3394 views
Shipwreck off the coast of Libya, over 40 people dead or missing

A boat with migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, 42 people are believed to have died. Seven rescued people drifted at sea for six days.

Society • November 12, 11:07 AM • 2785 views
Ukraine tries to unblock transit through Moldova: MFA on the situation with deported Ukrainians at the Georgian checkpoint

Since June 2025, Russia has intensified the deportation of Ukrainian citizens through the Georgian border, which has led to a deterioration of the humanitarian situation at the Daryali checkpoint. Currently, 96 Ukrainians are in the buffer zone, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is working on their return.

Politics • August 6, 01:32 PM • 71218 views
Boat with African migrants capsizes off Yemen: 68 dead, 74 missing

A boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen. At least 68 people died, 74 are missing, and 12 survived.

News of the World • August 4, 10:21 AM • 4308 views
The number of Ukrainian migrants remains significant: over 5 million Ukrainians live abroad

According to the UN, as of July 1, 2025, 5. 6 million Ukrainians are outside Ukraine. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic remain the main countries for Ukrainian migrants.

Society • July 5, 03:03 PM • 2570 views
Ministry of National Unity and International Organization for Migration signed a memorandum: what it entails

The Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine and the International Organization for Migration have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document provides for the development of a concept for supporting the voluntary return and reintegration of Ukrainians who left due to the full-scale invasion.

Society • July 5, 01:01 AM • 1890 views
Kryvyi Rih: EU and IOM launch a €30 million project to restore water supply after the Kakhovka dam was blown up

Due to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the EU and IOM are allocating funds for the restoration of pumping stations and water pipelines. The project is designed for 700,000 residents, including IDPs.

Society • June 6, 08:31 AM • 2835 views
The number of Ukrainian migrants abroad has increased - NBU

According to the NBU, the number of Ukrainian migrants abroad exceeded 6. 9 million people. Since the beginning of 2025, about 100,000 people have left Ukraine.

Society • June 6, 08:20 AM • 2818 views
After Panama, Costa Rica also agreed to accept migrants expelled from the United States

Costa Rica has agreed to cooperate with the United States on the repatriation of 200 illegal migrants from Central Asia and India. The first group will arrive on a commercial flight on Wednesday at San Jose airport.

News of the World • February 18, 12:37 PM • 20902 views
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2024 increased by 25%

In 2024, 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel by boat, 25% more than in 2023. This was the second highest figure since 2018

News of the World • January 1, 02:15 PM • 24149 views
Is it appropriate to celebrate the holidays during the war

The Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine explained how to cope with emotional experiences during the celebration in the context of war. Practical advice and contacts of psychological support hotlines are provided.

Society • December 25, 10:11 AM • 19021 views
Peace talks on the war in Sudan are open, but with only one party - the media

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Sudan have started in Switzerland, but without representatives of the army.

News of the World • August 14, 02:15 PM • 21680 views
40 migrants die in a boat fire off the coast of Haiti

At least 40 migrants died after a boat fire off the northern coast of Haiti. The cause could be the lighting of candles during a ritual, which led to the ignition of barrels of gasoline.

News of the World • July 20, 06:51 AM • 21343 views
A new service has been created in Ukraine: an e-card of services for war veterans

An electronic map of services for war veterans and their families has been launched in Ukraine to help them find services offered by the state and various organizations across the country.

Society • June 18, 11:55 AM • 38931 views
Landslide in Papua New Guinea kills more than 670 people

More than 670 people are feared dead after a massive landslide buried more than 150 homes in Papua New Guinea.

News of the World • May 26, 11:24 AM • 23905 views
More than 300 people killed by devastating floods in Afghanistan

More than 300 people have died as a result of devastating floods that swept through several provinces of Afghanistan, destroying thousands of homes and complicating rescue operations.

Society • May 12, 04:10 AM • 32247 views
Amy Pope in Ukraine: IOM Director General signs cooperation agreements on economic recovery and migration management

Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration, visited Ukraine and signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide assistance to internally displaced persons, support economic recovery, and strengthen migration and border management.

Economy • April 10, 06:04 PM • 103834 views
The number of payment card frauds increased in 2023: the most common scams

In 2023, illegal actions with payment cards resulted in losses of UAH 833 million, which is 73% more than in 2022, with 272,000 fraudulent transactions and an average loss of UAH 3,065 per transaction.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 02:14 PM • 25576 views
The Ministry of Reintegration warns: fraudsters create fake links to receive financial assistance from the UN

Fraudsters create fake links under the guise of financial assistance from international donors, such as IOM Ukraine, encouraging people to enter personal and payment information, which is a fraudulent practice.

Society • April 1, 03:46 PM • 23456 views
Groysman's associate accused of hiding humanitarian aid in school gym: details

Svitlana Kutsa, a lyceum director and city council member who is an ally of Groysman, is accused of storing humanitarian aid intended for displaced people in a school gym for political gain.

Society • March 12, 09:24 AM • 374591 views
Ukraine will build 2,000 apartments for war victims at the expense of 72.1 million euros allocated by Germany

The Ministry of Reintegration, IOM, and regional military administrations signed memorandums to provide housing for about 6,000 war-affected people through the construction of 2,000 apartments at the expense of €72. 1 million allocated by Germany.

Society • February 16, 09:59 PM • 50858 views
Free of charge for military: Prometheus pain treatment and rehabilitation center opened in Vinnytsia

A pain treatment and rehabilitation center, Prometheus, has opened in Vinnytsia, providing free assistance to the Ukrainian military using modern equipment and VR technologies.

Society • February 7, 11:40 AM • 24325 views
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Reconstruction of Kyiv region: Ruslan Kravchenko explained the reasons for rejection of some tender proposals

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, explains the reasons for rejecting some tender proposals.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:05 AM • 131935 views