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Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters
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So important and so necessary for all of us now: Zelensky congratulates Usyk on victory
• 44422 viewsIn Luhansk region, real estate whose owners have not left is included in the list of ownerless property - RMA
• 40959 viewsWar-contaminated areas in Ukraine decreased by 17,000 square kilometers over the year
• 33324 viewsCabinet of Ministers adds MRI systems to the list of medical devices to be purchased at the expense of the state budget
• 49949 viewsMalian militants attack several villages in the country: more than 20 killed
• 22487 viewsCarlsberg sells Baltika and finally leaves the Russian market
• 16978 viewsSlovakia now buys gas from Azerbaijan
• 18875 viewsDays of Ukrainian cinema in Baku: details
• 19572 viewsKazakhstan will increase oil transit bypassing Russia 13 times
• 14115 viewsRich countries at COP29 agree to allocate more to climate after criticism from developing countries
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“This is a time bomb for the market and the population": Oleh Klimov criticizes scandalous amendments to the draft law that will lead to higher prices for medicines (VIDEO)
The NACP should establish the facts of illegal enrichment by one of the heads of the tax service Sokur
Christmas table 2024: top 4 traditional dishes
NABU and SAPO failed: HACCU Appeals Chamber once again refuses to take Kriuchkov into custody
Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”
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• 15691 viewsTurkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane
• 18556 viewsCountries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions
• 21420 viewsEuropean gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT
• 16571 viewsAzerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29
• 15303 views2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C
• 16847 views“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time
• 24514 viewsTourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims
• 23346 viewsDutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans
• 22689 viewsScandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company
• 19098 viewsDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low
• 13931 viewsA new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29
• 13556 viewsCarbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN
• 16518 viewsIndia blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild
• 19941 viewsArmenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media
• 16057 viewsIsrael exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known
• 19646 viewsIllegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region
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• 12022 viewsAzerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko
• 13843 viewsUkraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters
Ukraine and Russia have not reached an agreement on continuing gas transit to Europe through Azerbaijan. Zelenskiy said that transit is possible only if Moscow does not receive payment until the end of the war.
Ukraine is ready to transit any gas except Russian: Shmyhal talks to Fico
Prime Minister Shmyhal spoke with his Slovak counterpart about energy security and gas supplies. Ukraine is ready to transit any gas other than Russian gas after the current agreement expires in 2025.
FIFA shows a map of Ukraine without Crimea: the Foreign Ministry demands an apology
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands a public apology.
More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?
There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.
Dovzhenko film studio to receive state funding: what will change
The Cabinet of ministers has included the Dovzhenko National Film Studio in the list of institutions financed from the state budget. The funds will be used for documenting war crimes and other projects.
Carlsberg sells Baltika and finally leaves the Russian market
Danish brewery Carlsberg has sold shares in Baltika to two of its executives. The company will regain control of enterprises in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan that previously belonged to Baltika.
Slovakia now buys gas from Azerbaijan
SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.
Days of Ukrainian cinema in Baku: details
The days of Ukrainian cinema began in the capital of Azerbaijan with the screening of the film "Home" and the presentation of the Golden Dziga award. The event will last until December 1 with screenings of the films "Mavka.Forest Song "and"Shchedryk".
Kazakhstan will increase oil transit bypassing Russia 13 times
Kazakhstan intends to increase oil transit through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route to 1. 5 million tons in 2024. In the long term, it is planned to reach a volume of 20 million tons per year.
Rich countries at COP29 agree to allocate more to climate after criticism from developing countries
At the COP29 summit, the EU, the US, and other developed countries agreed to increase climate finance to $300 billion annually by 2035. The previous proposal of $250 billion was rejected as insufficient.
Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”
Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.
The richest should be generous and provide $250 billion annually for climate-related damages
At COP29 in Baku, it was proposed to increase annual climate payments from developed countries to $250 billion by 2035. Developing countries demand much more - $1.3 trillion annually.
Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.
Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions
The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.
European gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT
Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high after OMV warned of a possible supply disruption from Russia. The Austrian company received 230 million euros in arbitration against Gazprom and plans to deduct them from its accounts.
Azerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29
At the COP29 summit, Ilham Aliyev criticized France and the Netherlands for their overseas territories. Representatives of these countries refused to participate in the climate summit in Baku.
2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C
2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.
“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time
Taliban representatives will attend the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan as observers. Afghanistan, which has been severely affected by climate change, will be represented at an international climate forum for the first time since 2021.
Tourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims
In the city of Ras Sidr on the Sinai Peninsula, a bus carrying tourists overturned, injuring 41 people.
Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans
Dick Schoof refuses to participate in the climate summit due to attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Five Maccabi fans were injured after the match with Ajax.
Scandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company
COP29 Executive Director Elnur Soltanov was caught trying to attract investment in an oil and gas company. Global Witness captured him on video discussing fossil fuel deals with a fake investor.
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low
The Brazilian Amazon has recorded the lowest level of deforestation in the last 10 years - a 30. 6% reduction. Deforestation in the Cerrado also decreased by 25.7%, according to the Brazilian government.
A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29
The concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere has reached 420 ppm, which is 2. 3 ppm more than last year. The levels of the three main greenhouse gases continue to rise, the WMO warns ahead of the climate conference in Baku.
Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN
The concentration of the three main greenhouse gases reached new highs in 2023. Current measures will only reduce emissions by 2.6% by 2030 instead of the required 43%.
India blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild
India is blocking Turkey's accession to BRICS because of its close relations with Pakistan. Erdogan is seeking to join the alliance to strengthen his “strategic autonomy” and demonstrate his influence in the international arena.
Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media
The Armenian prime minister announced that all fundamental issues for peace with Azerbaijan had been agreed upon. Yerevan offered Baku to sign a treaty and provide simplified communication with Nakhchivan.
Israel exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known
Seven Israeli citizens who immigrated from Azerbaijan are accused of working for Iranian intelligence. They photographed military bases, including those that were the targets of Iranian missile attacks.
Illegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region
Law enforcers detected an Azerbaijani citizen illegally residing in Ukraine. The offender was detained in Bucha district, administrative materials were drawn up and he was placed in a temporary stay center for foreigners.
Serbia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS
The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.
Azerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko
Head of Kyiv RMA Kravchenko met with the Azerbaijani Ambassador to discuss the reconstruction of the region. Azerbaijan is considering new projects and the possibility of modernizing the children's hospital in Boyarka.