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Zelensky's rating is about the same as Trump's - Johnson

The former British prime minister denied Trump's statement about Zelenskyy's 4% approval rating. Johnson calls on the EU to unfreeze Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Politics • February 19, 02:47 PM • 30354 views

France to hold second meeting on Ukraine: Canada among invitees

France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.

Politics • February 18, 05:15 PM • 137004 views

Kellogg plans to be in Ukraine tomorrow - sources

Keith Kellogg, the US President's special envoy, will visit Ukraine as part of a European tour. Zelenskyy intends to take the American representative to the frontline to show the real situation.

War • February 18, 03:01 PM • 123872 views

US Special Representative Kellogg to leave for Ukraine tonight - mass media

US presidential envoy Keith Kellogg is going to Kiev as part of a visit to Europe. Zelenskyy intends to show the American representative the situation on the front personally.

War • February 18, 01:56 PM • 25396 views

Kellogg to visit Ukraine on February 20: Zelenskyy confirms visit

US Special Representative Keith Kellogg will visit Ukraine on February 20 for a two-day visit. Zelenskyy plans to take him to the front to meet with the military and discuss security guarantees.

Politics • February 17, 01:29 PM • 21565 views

Five incredible romantic stories: what to watch on winter evenings

A selection of romantic French films for a cozy winter evening. From the story of an adventurer and a hotel worker to the fairy-tale fate of Amelie Poulin, here are five incredible love stories.

Society • February 15, 07:18 PM • 206718 views

Kellogg: I'm taking 180 days to make sure that all sides of the war are involved in the negotiations

US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has announced a plan to engage all sides in negotiations on the war within 180 days. Next week, he will visit Ukraine to promote the goal of ending the war and “peace by force.

War • February 15, 01:16 PM • 170344 views

US State Department announces Kellogg's visit to Ukraine

Keith Kellogg will visit Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine on February 13-22 to promote a plan to end the war. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for resources.

War • February 13, 03:23 AM • 112879 views

New US Defense Secretary Pete Hagel calls on NATO to be a lethal force, not a diplomatic club

Pete Hughes arrives at NATO headquarters in Brussels and speaks of the need to strengthen the Alliance. The US Secretary of Defense will participate in the Ramstein meeting, which is being convened by the UK for the first time.

Politics • February 12, 09:53 AM • 33180 views

Pentagon announces Hegseth's plans for Ramstein meeting on Ukraine

Pete Hagesse will visit Europe on February 10-17 and participate in the Ramstein meeting. At the meeting, he will reaffirm the US desire for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.

Politics • February 8, 04:00 AM • 107412 views

At the request of Rebrov: UPL approved new dates and times for the start of matches of three rounds

The UPL has approved new dates and times for the matches of the 19th, 20th and 21st rounds of the championship at the request of the national team's coaching staff. The matches of the national team's base clubs in round 21 have been postponed to March 11.

Sports • February 4, 07:15 PM • 30008 views

Spanish Foreign Minister dismisses diplomat who fell asleep during his speech in Madrid

Spain's ambassador to Belgium was fired after he fell asleep at a meeting during a speech by the foreign minister. Minister Albares, nicknamed the “Little Napoleon,” is known for his tough leadership style and frequent dismissals.

News of the World • February 2, 05:20 AM • 35932 views

Belgium has formed a government led by right-wing nationalists for the first time

The Flemish nationalist party N-VA will form the new government of Belgium along with four other parties. It is expected that N-VA leader Bart De Wever will become Prime Minister of the center-right cabinet.

Politics • February 1, 03:30 AM • 73240 views

Fico's plane was not allowed to land in Belgium and had to return to Bratislava

Due to a technical failure in Belgium's air traffic control system, Robert Fico's plane returned to Bratislava. The meeting with representatives of the European Commission on gas transit and other issues was canceled.

Politics • January 31, 09:52 AM • 108279 views

Coca-Cola recalls beverages in several European countries due to high chlorate content

Coca-Cola is recalling batches of drinks due to elevated chlorate content in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg. Products in cans and bottles sold since November may pose a health risk.

Health • January 28, 07:47 AM • 39119 views

Former Belgium star Nainggollan detained in drug smuggling case

Raja Nainggollan was arrested as part of an investigation into drug smuggling through the port of Antwerp. The footballer is in a temporary holding cell, and his club, Lokeren, confirmed that he was absent from training.

Sports • January 27, 03:56 PM • 32847 views

EU does not plan sanctions against Russian LNG: what is known about the new roadmap

The EU will not include a ban on Russian LNG imports in the new sanctions package. Instead, it will present a roadmap for a gradual phase-out of Russian energy by 2027.

News of the World • January 24, 09:30 PM • 32123 views

International partners are ready to invest in Ukraine: Zelenskyy meets with European leaders in Davos

The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Belgium and France at the Economic Forum in Davos. They discussed investments, economic support, agricultural and energy development.

Politics • January 22, 02:15 PM • 38659 views

The EU can use the 1944 law to maintain sanctions against Russia

A Belgian royal decree dating back to World War II could help preserve frozen Russian assets in the event of a Hungarian veto. Orban threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions, waiting for Trump's position.

Economy • January 17, 04:46 PM • 65355 views

Poroshenko complains again that he is not allowed to travel abroad. The Verkhovna Rada reacted

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada said that Poroshenko tried to leave on January 15 to attend the EPP meeting, which ended on January 14. Stefanchuk said that he did not know the legal purpose of such a trip.

Politics • January 16, 05:41 PM • 41814 views

Massive strike to begin in Belgium against cuts in social benefits

Belgium's three largest trade unions announced a 24-hour strike on January 13 over cuts to social benefits of €3 billion. Transport is expected to stop and mass protests involving 50-100 thousand people are expected.

News of the World • January 13, 05:43 AM • 25397 views

Employee of the Belgian Prime Minister's Office suffered from a letter with poison

The office of the Belgian Prime Minister received a letter containing the toxic substance strychnine. The employee who opened the envelope was hospitalized, and similar letters were also found in the office of the Minister of the Interior.

News of the World • January 9, 12:07 PM • 19959 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

Mass riots in Brussels on New Year's Eve: police arrest 159 people

On New Year's Eve, riots broke out in Brussels, during which 60 cars were set on fire and rescuers were attacked. Police detained 159 people and recorded more than 1,700 incidents across the city.

Society • January 1, 01:09 PM • 31814 views

Russian propaganda Telegram channels are being blocked in Europe

Telegram channels of Russian state media have become inaccessible in European countries due to violations of local laws. The blocking affected RIA Novosti, RT, Rossiya 1 and other channels in seven European countries.

News of the World • December 28, 03:27 PM • 24064 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

Grand Duke of Luxembourg is going to abdicate in favor of his son: date announced

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, announced his abdication on October 3, 2025. The throne will pass to his son, Grand Duke Guillaume, who has already been appointed as a representative viceroy.

News of the World • December 25, 01:01 PM • 16145 views

Aurora Borealis on Christmas: when and where to see the unusual phenomenon

Due to powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections, the aurora borealis is expected to be seen on December 25 in the high-latitude regions of the United States. The phenomenon may recur in two weeks due to the return of an active sunspot.

News of the World • December 25, 10:03 AM • 18115 views

EU economic chief open to confiscation of frozen Russian assets - Bloomberg

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has called for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The EU is reassessing the risks of such a move amid a possible reduction in US aid.

Economy • December 20, 08:12 AM • 19672 views

NATO has taken over coordination of military aid to Kiev instead of the U.S. - mass media

NATO has officially accepted the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine from the United States through the new NSATU mission in Wiesbaden. The mission will include 700 personnel with bases in Belgium, Poland and Romania.

War • December 17, 04:40 PM • 20255 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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