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EU Council approves agreement on migration and asylum despite opposition from Poland and Hungary

The Council of the European Union has adopted a series of rules reforming the entire asylum system on the continent, with Poland and Hungary voting against the entire package.

Politics • May 14, 01:39 PM • 19583 views

Ukraine joins NATO's Joint Combat Laboratory Network

Ukraine joined the Combined Federal Battle Lab Network (CFBLNet) as an invited partner. This allows testing combat systems for interoperability and readiness for multinational operations, including in classified networks after accreditation.

War • May 14, 11:28 AM • 21034 views

The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt

The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with broad security commitments, including political, military, economic, and reconstruction assistance, by early July, but excluding direct EU military involvement in combat operations against Russia.

War • May 11, 09:59 AM • 72792 views

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced

The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9 in Malmö, where 10 more countries - Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia - advanced to the grand final on May 11, joining the 10 countries that had qualified from the first semi-final.

Culture • May 9, 09:26 PM • 30740 views

What will the proceeds from the frozen assets of Russians be used for

90% of the frozen Russian assets worth about €192 billion held in the Belgian securities depository Euroclear will be used to support Ukraine, while the remaining 10% will go to the EU, leaving a significant portion of the total €220 billion of frozen Russian assets in the EU financial system unused.

Economy • May 9, 10:13 AM • 21639 views

EU has new plan to break stalemate on Russian assets for Ukraine - Politico

Brussels is considering allowing neutral EU countries to opt out of using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine, while G7 members such as Germany, France and Italy remain cautious due to legal and financial risks.

War • May 7, 06:51 AM • 24483 views

EU ministers will insist on increasing the “de minimis” state aid for farmers to 50,000 euros

EU agriculture ministers plan to increase the maximum amount of minimum state aid to €50,000 per farm for three years to support the agricultural sector amid ongoing market turmoil.

Economy • April 26, 02:32 PM • 25693 views

Klimt's painting sold at auction in Vienna for 30 million euros

Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fraülein Lieser," which had been considered lost for 100 years, was sold for 30 million euros to an unknown buyer in Vienna.

Culture • April 25, 08:46 PM • 123403 views

Free highway travel for Ukrainians extended in Austria

Austria has extended free travel on its highways and the right to obtain border insurance for Ukrainians with vehicles until September 30, 2024, allowing them to use Ukrainian driving licenses without exchanging them for EU ones during this period.

Society • April 23, 01:11 PM • 23106 views

The All-Ukrainian premiere of the documentary about animals "Looking for Nika" took place

The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.

Society • April 20, 05:37 AM • 26125 views

Sudden snowfall hits Central Europe and the Balkans after spring heat wave

After an extremely hot early spring, with temperatures reaching 30°C, snow fell in parts of Central Europe and the Balkans, including Austria, Croatia, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Sarajevo.

News of the World • April 18, 10:16 AM • 29944 views

Germany detains two Russian agents who planned to disrupt military aid to Ukraine

Germany detained two Russian agents of German-Russian origin who were planning sabotage operations against military infrastructure to undermine support for Ukraine.

News of the World • April 18, 08:49 AM • 17417 views

EU urgently sends 167 power generators to Ukraine

The EU has sent 167 power generators to Ukraine as emergency aid after Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure severely damaged its power supply.

War • April 9, 12:46 PM • 21639 views

April 9: World Antiques Day, Muslims end the holy month of Ramadan

The culture of collecting originated in ancient Egypt. Antiques acquired the modern concept in the Renaissance - in the XV-XVI centuries.

UNN Lite • April 9, 03:09 AM • 29852 views

WP: Austrian spy scandal exposes Russian operations across Europe

A former Austrian intelligence officer is arrested for large-scale Russian infiltration and espionage activities, revealing a lack of oversight and actions worthy of a spy novel.

Politics • April 9, 12:52 AM • 51713 views

98% of persons granted temporary protection in the EU are Ukrainians

As of February 2024, 4. 2 million Ukrainians, accounting for 98% of all recipients, have been granted temporary protection in the EU since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Society • April 8, 01:28 PM • 26966 views

For the first time in 10 years, the Ukrainian women's national handball team will take part in the 2024 European Championships

For the first time in 10 years, the Ukrainian women's national handball team qualified for the 2024 European Championships, drawing with Slovakia with a score of 25:25.

Sports • April 7, 07:18 PM • 94149 views

The Ministry of Defense has established the Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights

In order to effectively protect the rights of servicemen and their families, Ukraine has established the Central Department for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen, an institution of a military ombudsman.

Society • April 3, 04:58 PM • 56626 views

The number of Russians expelled from the EU in 2023 increased by a third - RosMedia

In 2023, more than 7,000 departure orders were issued to Russian citizens, 34% more than in 2022, with Germany expelling the most Russians - 2,000.

News of the World • April 3, 10:19 AM • 23430 views

44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

War • April 3, 04:02 AM • 35802 views

EU completes gas withdrawal season with 59% of storage facilities filled

At the end of the winter gas withdrawal season, European gas storage facilities were 59% full, a record high for this time of year, allowing the EU to have enough gas for the next winter and reduce its dependence on Russian gas imports.

Economy • April 2, 01:19 PM • 25408 views

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined the Schengen area: checks at land borders remain

Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the Schengen area for air and sea travel, allowing free movement without document checks, but land border controls remain in place due to Austria's opposition on migration grounds.

News of the World • April 1, 12:47 PM • 26704 views

March 30: Earth Hour, Pencil Day

On the last Saturday of March, 190 countries around the world participate in Earth Hour, turning off their lights for one hour to promote energy efficiency and smart resource consumption, the largest environmental movement in the world.

UNN Lite • March 30, 04:03 AM • 29231 views

March 29: International Mermaid Day, Coca-Cola's birthday

Today marks International Mermaid Day, which honors the mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries.

UNN Lite • March 29, 04:03 AM • 39575 views

UNESCO approves emergency assistance program for Ukraine

UNESCO has approved an emergency assistance program to monitor and address the environmental damage caused by Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, mobilizing more than $66 million to restore Ukraine's cultural heritage, education and science affected by Russian aggression.

War • March 28, 12:06 PM • 24606 views

Ukrzaliznytsia launches a new route to Prague

A new international rail route connecting Prague, Kosice, and Chop has been launched, with daily rail service operated by Ukrzaliznytsia and RegioJet, offering a 13-hour journey between Prague and Chop.

Society • March 28, 10:07 AM • 52941 views

Ukraine may lose millions due to new EU restrictions on agricultural imports - media

Ukraine will lose millions in potential profits due to new EU restrictions on duty-free imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, which take into account the reduced imports from the second half of 2021.

Economy • March 27, 12:10 PM • 25405 views

"I became a bit of a machine": Arnold Schwarzenegger gets pacemaker

Arnold Schwarzenegger, a famous actor, underwent surgery to install a pacemaker due to a congenital heart defect and is recovering well.

Culture • March 25, 06:09 PM • 27658 views

Reuters: Kyiv may withdraw from list of 'war sponsors' due to pressure from China and France

Ukraine may withdraw from the list of "international sponsors of war" due to pressure from China, France, Austria, and Hungary on companies that are on the list despite supporting Ukraine.

War • March 22, 12:26 AM • 38014 views

Euro 2024 qualifiers: history of confrontations between Ukraine and Bosnia, Ukraine's performances at the Euro, bookmakers' favorite

In the semifinals of the Euro 2024 playoffs, Ukraine will play Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the winner will face Israel or Iceland for a ticket to the tournament.

Sports • March 21, 06:10 PM • 30027 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

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

russia is “preparing something” in belarus, hiding behind military exercises - Zelensky

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

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

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

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy businessExclusive

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