Ukraine has updated the rules for international bus transportation via an online portal. A 30-day deadline for application processing has been established, and border crossing slots have been implemented.
The G7 is preparing new financing for Ukraine and demands reforms, including limiting VAT exemptions. Partners will also allocate funds for the repair of Chornobyl NPP facilities.
British police are investigating new cases of child abuse following the release of the Epstein documents. Data on human trafficking and the actions of Prince Andrew are being reviewed.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the recruitment rate of contract soldiers in the Russian Federation has dropped to 800 people per day. To attract recruits, the Kremlin is increasing payments and writing off loans.
The court has arrested a former prosecutor of the Slobozhanska Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of bribery. The suspect may be released on bail in the amount of 1.6 million hryvnias.
Two Russian servicemen are suspected of torturing civilians in Bohdanivka, Kyiv region. The victims were held in pits without food; one of the men has gone missing.
Draft Law No. 15258 regarding fines for violations in granting veteran status has been registered in the Rada. Officials face penalties of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
On May 21, the HACC Appeals Chamber will consider the appeal against the preventive measure for Andriy Yermak. Previously, the former head of the Office of the President was ordered to be held in custody with bail.
A forensic medical expert in medical negligence cases evaluates the doctor's actions, compliance with clinical protocols, and the causal relationship between the treatment and the harm caused to the patient. Professor Andrii Bilyakov explained how experts identify defects in medical care and why the expert examination often becomes the key evidence in court.
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo expressed optimism regarding US arms sales. Washington is considering a new aid package worth $14 billion.
In Vynohradar, a 62-year-old man ran into a building entrance after a 15-year-old girl and began touching her. The perpetrator was detained and placed under house arrest.
The Ministry of Economy has presented a draft law on the national emissions trading system. The mechanism will allow for the financing of industrial modernization.
The President appointed Serhii Byzov as Chairman of the NTSEC to strengthen social dialogue between the state, employers, and trade unions. The work of this council is one of the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Péter Magyar discussed the rights of Hungarians in Zakarpattia with the President of the European Council. The parties have begun technical consultations to amend Ukrainian legislation.
Yermak was released from the pre-trial detention center on 140 million hryvnias bail and denied any guilt. He stated his intention to remain in Ukraine and assist the military.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) is demanding that airlines pay leasing taxes as if they were royalties. This threatens to destroy the infrastructure for servicing military aircraft.
The boy died of exhaustion and alcohol poisoning due to parental neglect. A social worker is suspected of negligence, and other children have been removed from the family.
On May 18, Ukraine honors the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people. In 1944, the Soviet regime forcibly deported over 180,000 people.
Instead of the late Stepan Kubiv, Denys Pyatygorets from "European Solidarity" may enter the Rada. He previously served as the deputy head of the Volyn Regional State Administration.
The government proposes to exempt 2027 graduates from the State Final Examination (DPA) under a new bill. Entrance exams will consist of four compulsory subjects.
Bags containing documents and Fidesz campaign materials were discovered in the basement of a former ministry in Hungary. Magyar stated there are suspicions of illegal party financing.
An illegal shooting of a male European moose has been recorded in the Chernihiv region. Police are searching for the poachers responsible for killing the animal, which is listed in the Red Data Book.
Oslo cancelled the export of NSM missiles for Malaysian ships due to control regulations. Anwar Ibrahim stated this undermines trust in European manufacturers.
In Kyiv, a man was detained for throwing a knife into his partner's back during an argument. The attacker showed signs of drug intoxication and behaved aggressively toward the patrol officers.
A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
Long Island Rail Road workers have gone on strike following the collapse of negotiations with the MTA. Over 250,000 daily passengers will face a transportation collapse.
Trump wavers on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan after meeting with Xi Jinping. Taipei requests the US to continue military support.
The US plans to reduce water consumption from the Colorado River by 3 million acre-feet. This is necessary to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell reservoirs from falling to critically low levels.
The dictator simplified the procedure for obtaining Russian passports for adults and orphans in Transnistria. The decision is allegedly justified by the protection of human rights.
Afghanistan plans to send workers to the Russian Federation due to a record labor shortage. The only obstacle to cooperation at this time remains the language barrier.
