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Christian Stocker officially becomes the new Chancellor of Austria

Christian Stocker officially became Austria's new Federal Chancellor after being sworn in in Hofburg. A coalition government of three parties - ÖVP, Social Democrats and Neos - has been formed, although difficult negotiations are expected.

News of the World • March 3, 12:26 PM • 25005 views

This is not a coincidence: Ruslan Kravchenko said that the tax service has been exceeding the revenue plan for the second month in a row

In January-February, the State Tax Service of Ukraine exceeded its revenue target by UAH 21. 9 billion, which is +16.5% of the plan. The general fund of the state budget received UAH 78.8 billion from tax payments in February.

Economy • February 28, 06:27 PM • 29689 views

How to tax income abroad: what should Ukrainians know?

Ukrainians working abroad must declare their income and pay taxes in Ukraine. The personal income tax rate is 18% and the military duty is 1.5%, but double taxation can be avoided if a treaty is in place.

Economy • February 27, 11:22 AM • 23180 views

Europe considers creation of a “rearmament bank” or defense fund with British participation - FT

European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

News of the World • February 27, 08:43 AM • 30365 views

Kravchenko: cooperation with Austria will help fight tax evasion in Ukraine

Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko met with the Ambassador of Austria to discuss cooperation in the tax area. The parties discussed transfer pricing control and exchange of financial information.

Economy • February 26, 11:10 AM • 21890 views

Ukrainian kickboxers win 13 medals at the European Cup in Bulgaria

The Ukrainian kickboxing team won 6 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals at the WAKO European Cup in Plovdiv. The competition took place from February 20 to 23, and the Ukrainians showed good results in different weight categories.

Sports • February 25, 11:41 AM • 22897 views

Former Dynamo Kyiv defender Dragovic has received a call-up and will undergo basic military service

Aleksandar Dragovic has joined the Austrian Armed Forces to complete his basic military service, which was interrupted in 2011. The footballer will attend the army sports center for two months while continuing to play for Austria.

Sports • February 18, 01:20 PM • 24340 views

In southern Austria, a 23-year-old asylum seeker stabbed passers-by and killed a teenager

A 23-year-old Syrian national attacked people in the city of Villach, Austria. The attack killed a 14-year-old teenager and injured five other people, two of them seriously.

News of the World • February 16, 01:21 PM • 32011 views

Austria and Ukraine discussed reconstruction and European integration: what was decided

The Deputy Head of the OP held talks with a representative of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Ukraine's reconstruction and European integration. Austria has already provided over EUR 800 million in assistance and supports further reforms in Ukraine.

War • February 11, 04:08 AM • 107957 views

5 important changes in Ukraine from February 1: new limits and tariffs

Starting February 1, 2025, Ukraine will introduce new bank limits on transfers and change electricity tariffs. There will also be changes in payments to the military and a rise in international railroad ticket prices.

Society • February 1, 06:30 AM • 168230 views

Ukraine became an associate member of the largest organization of NATO reserve officers

Ukraine has joined the Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve (CIOR) as an associate member. The decision was unanimously supported by the heads of national associations of reserve officers of NATO countries.

War • January 31, 06:39 PM • 50698 views

Train ticket prices to Poland and Hungary will rise from February: what you should know

Ukrzaliznytsia reduces discounts on tickets to Poland and Hungary due to rising costs. The price increase will range from 9% to 37% depending on the direction and class of carriage.

Society • January 28, 12:52 PM • 25540 views

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Free out-of-school education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity

Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.

Society • January 27, 11:48 AM • 27092 views

EU gas storage facilities are only 58% full

EU gas stocks have fallen to 58. 5% compared to 74% last year.

Economy • January 24, 06:49 AM • 35870 views

The case of Russian oligarch Shelkov: the director of an Austrian company was served with a notice of suspicion

The BES suspects the director of an Austrian company of financing Russia through a scheme with titanium raw materials. The woman organized the supply of strategic raw materials from Ukraine to Russian defense companies by undercutting prices.

Crimes and emergencies • January 20, 03:34 PM • 31567 views

Kolomoisky's defense has read less than half of the volumes of criminal proceedings - BES

Kolomoisky's lawyers have studied 225 of the 550 volumes of the BES criminal proceedings. The case concerns the misappropriation of NBU funds allocated for the refinancing of Privatbank

Economy • January 19, 11:24 AM • 50635 views

Ukrainian sets luge track record at Nations Cup stage

Anton Dukach won a gold medal at the Luge Nations Cup VI in Winterberg. The athlete set a new track record with a result of 51.274 seconds.

Sports • January 17, 09:06 PM • 38916 views

MFA on Slovakia's statements about stopping gas transit: no need to put a sore thumb on a healthy head

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

Economy • January 10, 10:46 AM • 27333 views

Austria will get an interim chancellor before the possible arrival of the far right

Foreign Minister Schallenberg will become Austria's interim chancellor after Nehammer's resignation. The far-right FPÖ will begin negotiations to form a new government under the leadership of Herbert Kickl.

News of the World • January 8, 10:47 AM • 20513 views

Herbert Kieckl may become the new Chancellor of Austria

After Karl Nehammer's resignation, Austria found itself in a political crisis. The leader of the right-wing populist FPÖ party, Herbert Kieckl, has a real chance to lead the government thanks to the support of 29% of voters.

News of the World • January 5, 07:14 PM • 27815 views

Garlic in Ukraine breaks price records: why the price reached UAH 200 per kilogram

Garlic prices in Ukrainian stores have reached a historic high of UAH 200 per kilogram. The deficit was caused by a 15% reduction in planted areas and rising demand in Europe, where prices are even higher.

Economy • January 4, 11:02 AM • 70705 views

Almost 83 thousand Ukrainian citizens have been granted temporary protection in Austria

Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov met with the Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss support for Ukrainian communities abroad. A working trip to Austria is planned to discuss the needs of Ukrainians and present new initiatives.

Society • January 3, 09:31 PM • 33466 views

A ban on burqas comes into effect in Switzerland

In Switzerland, starting from January 1, 2025, it will be illegal to cover your face in public places. Violations are subject to a fine.

News of the World • January 2, 09:08 AM • 27553 views

Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine on last day before deal expires - Reuters

Russia stops supplying gas through Ukraine after the transit agreement expires on January 1. Europe has found alternative sources, but the loss of Russian gas has affected the EU economy.

Economy • December 31, 02:29 PM • 21727 views

Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

Culture • December 27, 03:42 PM • 24881 views

Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's statement that Slovakia wants to become a platform for negotiations

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi emphasized that Ukraine needs a comprehensive and just peace based on a 10-point formula.

Politics • December 27, 11:26 AM • 14682 views

Fico's short-sighted energy policy poses threats to Europe: Foreign Ministry on Slovak Prime Minister's visit to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow and his energy policy. The ministry emphasized the importance of abandoning Russian energy carriers and diversifying supplies for European security.

Politics • December 23, 07:54 PM • 29472 views

Hungary proposes 'cunning plan' to preserve gas transit through Ukraine

Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.

Economy • December 21, 06:21 PM • 53085 views

Vucic: Fico is going to see Putin over the situation with gas transit

The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.

Politics • December 21, 08:31 AM • 23081 views

Bulgaria may not sign a security agreement with Ukraine: what is known

The leader of the largest party in Bulgaria, GERB, Boyko Borisov, refused to support the signing of a security agreement with Ukraine. The interim government appealed for a mandate from parliament, but Borisov stated that the situation had changed and the agreement was no longer appropriate.

Politics • December 20, 09:05 AM • 18520 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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The Supreme Court has put an end to the case of Yuriy Hrymchak, the former Deputy Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories

European leaders will not arrive in Kyiv on May 9 - Politico

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

Two teenagers fell from the 16th floor in Lviv: what is known

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