Hungary can force the EU to lift sanctions against €210 billion of frozen Russian assets. This will remove the guarantee on loans to Ukraine and shift their coverage to EU and G7 taxpayers.
In northern Italy, at least three people have died due to heavy rains that caused a transport collapse. Connections with Austria and Switzerland have been delayed, some areas are flooded.
The Austrian Finance Minister stated that the country will support the use of frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank to help Ukraine. But Austria will not be the first to take the initiative on this issue.
Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler arrived in Ukraine at the invitation of Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk. The visit is an important gesture of solidarity against the background of the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Hungary and Slovakia are suffering from foot-and-mouth disease, which has led to the closure of borders with neighboring countries. Authorities are trying to contain the spread of the disease among livestock.
The threat of radicalization of children is growing in Europe due to online content. Extremists use porn, scenes of violence and social networks to influence teenagers, which leads to attempted terrorist attacks.
An international operation has uncovered a network of illegal arms trafficking. The perpetrators supplied Kalashnikov assault rifles and grenades to French criminal groups, seven suspects have been detained.
An investigation into the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been launched in Hungary, suspecting the unnatural origin of the virus. The authorities are taking strict measures to prevent a recurrence of the 2001 epidemic.
The European Union plans to reduce gas procurement targets, ignoring US demands for $350 billion in imports. This decision was made against the backdrop of economic problems and Trump's tariffs.
Since 2010, the largest increase in house prices has occurred in Hungary (+234%) and Estonia (+228%).
Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US ambassador for the weak reaction to the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih. He thanked other countries for their support and called for increased sanctions.
Austria and Germany have imposed entry restrictions on Milorad Dodik. Interpol rejected the request for his arrest, despite an international warrant for charges of separatism.
The Ukrainian youth national team did not receive British visas on time. UEFA refused to postpone the match due to a tight schedule, the result will be determined by the regulations.
Ukraine and Austria are planning to launch a new Kyiv-Vienna connection and a train with Austrian carriages to Uzhhorod. The parties also agreed on joint training of Ukrzaliznytsia employees.
On the morning of April 1, near Scheiblingkirchen, a minibus with 8 citizens of Ukraine collided with a truck. Four Ukrainians died, and four others were seriously injured.
In Austria, a minibus with Ukrainians crashed into a truck. Four women died, and four others were seriously injured and hospitalized.
Ukraine is expected to see a drop in milk prices due to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe and the cancellation of EU benefits for Ukrainian exports. From April 1, the price may decrease by another 20-30 kopecks.
In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" resumes online ticket sales after a malfunction, but passengers complain about problems. Instructions on purchasing, returning, and what to do in case of a lost ticket.
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank transferred 9 billion euros to Russia in January-February 2022. The funds were provided in the form of euros, dollars and Swiss francs, probably to support the Russian economy.
Austrian intelligence has uncovered a large-scale Russian disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Ukraine. A Bulgarian woman, suspected of espionage, is accused of spreading pro-Russian sentiments.
The state controls the top 5 banks in Ukraine, foreigners - almost half of the institutions. Some banks are connected with politicians and corporations, which affects their activities.
The Alliance and Austria have signed agreements to deepen cooperation, including intelligence sharing. Austria, while maintaining its neutral status, is not a member of NATO.
Austrian Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger announced the allocation of 5 million euros to Ukraine for demining during her visit to Kyiv. Austria will also provide 2 million euros for the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Beate Meinl-Reisinger the expansion of economic partnership and attracting Austrian business to projects in Ukraine.
Austria will provide Ukraine with an additional 2 million euros to support the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. The country has already provided almost 300 million euros in financial and humanitarian aid.
The Austrian government has officially suspended the family reunification program for refugees due to the large influx of migrants and public concern. This decision was made to address the migration crisis in the country.
As of January 2025, 4. 3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries. The most refugees were accepted by Germany (27.3%), Poland (23.2%), and the Czech Republic (9.2%).
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger supported the initiative to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. She also stated that neutrality does not protect Austria and called for active participation in EU defense initiatives.
The President of Ukraine will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels and hold a series of important meetings. The agenda of the summit includes the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
