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Law enforcers expose fraudster who embezzled UAH 4 million of charitable aid to equestrian sport

The official set up a charitable foundation in Belgium and raised funds allegedly for Ukrainian equestrian sport. Out of 790 thousand euros of donations, he appropriated 4 million hryvnias for his own needs.

Society • December 16, 11:58 PM • 19215 views

Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium plans to increase the number of troops in NATO to 1,500 in 2025. The country will also send F-16s to Iceland and return troops to the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

War • December 14, 03:24 AM • 104440 views

Ukrainian film “You Are Space” wins at one of the most prestigious film festivals in Paris

Pavlo Ostrikov's You Are Space won the Golden Eye and the Ciné+Frisson prize at the Paris International Fantastic Film Festival. The festival has been one of the key events for genre film fans since 2011.

Society • December 11, 09:06 PM • 17719 views

The fate of refugees: 12 European countries suspend consideration of asylum applications for Syrian citizens

After the fall of the Assad regime and its flight to Russia, European countries have been massively suspending consideration of asylum applications from Syrian citizens. These countries include France, Germany, Britain, Sweden, and others.

News of the World • December 10, 03:40 PM • 20559 views

If Ukraine joined NATO, the war would be over and Europe's security would be stronger - French Ambassador

French Ambassador Gael Veyer said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would end the war and strengthen Europe's security. However, the decision must be shared by all NATO member states.

Politics • December 10, 11:43 AM • 18357 views

The government invests a record UAH 2.7 billion in protective shelters for educational institutions in Kharkiv region

The government has allocated a record UAH 2. 7 billion for the construction of protective shelters in educational institutions of the Kharkiv region. The new shelters will have a dual purpose and will be equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.

Politics • December 5, 01:19 PM • 16109 views

Radio Dictation 2024: Lviv resident wins for the sixth time by writing a text without mistakes

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Society • December 4, 02:26 PM • 18371 views

Air defense systems, tanks, missiles: Germany will transfer a new package of military assistance to Ukraine by the end of the year

Germany will transfer 650 million euros worth of military assistance to Ukraine, including IRIS-t air defense systems, tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The package will also contain 6,500 Helsing missiles and 4,000 drones.

War • December 2, 12:46 PM • 37094 views

Google announced changes in the search engine for users from Europe

Google plans to change the display of search results in Europe after complaints from competitors about reduced traffic. The company will also remove hotel maps in three countries, although some competitors consider these changes insufficient.

News of the World • November 27, 07:10 AM • 15182 views

Yacht crash with tourists in Egypt: 4 dead, 9 people missing

The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.

News of the World • November 26, 02:06 PM • 18111 views

Singer Ruslana Lyzhychko made a splash at the Mask show in Belgium

Eurovision 2004 winner Ruslana Lyzhychko took part in the Belgian show “The Masked Singer” in the form of a Zeeduivel fish. The singer lasted 10 out of 12 episodes and dedicated one of her performances to the fallen defender of the Da Vinci.

Culture • November 26, 01:42 AM • 17517 views

Ukraine has learned its opponent in the Nations League playoffs: who will it be

Ukraine will play Belgium in the playoffs for the 2024/2025 Nations League A. The first match will take place at home on March 20, and the return leg will be played away on March 23, 2025.

Sports • November 22, 11:49 AM • 18264 views

Ukraine - Albania: post-match comments, Sych's debut, previous rivals

Ukraine defeated Albania 2-1 in the final match of the Nations League. Goals by Zinchenko and Yaremchuk early in the game brought the victory and second place in the group, which gives the right to play in the playoffs.

Sports • November 20, 09:48 AM • 16177 views

EU increases military spending to 1.9% of GDP: new joint projects on the agenda

EU military spending in 2024 will amount to 326 billion euros, which is 1. 9% of the Union's GDP. 17 member states will sign agreements on joint air defense and military research and development projects.

News of the World • November 19, 09:04 AM • 12303 views

India sharply reduced imports of Russian diamonds: what is the reason

In September 2024, India reduced imports of Russian diamonds from $112 million to $1. 5 million due to G7 sanctions. Belgium, Hong Kong and the UAE became the main suppliers of diamonds to India.

News of the World • November 19, 08:33 AM • 13457 views

At the Nations League match in Paris, fans booed the Israeli anthem, several clashes occurred

At the France-Israel soccer match, fans booed the Israeli anthem. The game was held under heavy security due to recent clashes in Amsterdam, and Macron and Barnier were present at the stadium.

Sports • November 15, 06:57 AM • 17931 views

Germany demands its ports not to accept Russian gas - FT

The German Ministry of Economy has ordered Deutsche Energy Terminal to stop supplying Russian LNG. The decision was made after the announcement of planned gas supplies from Russia to the Brunsbüttel terminal.

Economy • November 14, 02:30 PM • 17905 views

Winners of the 100 Ideas for Cities Hackathon announced at the Mayors Summit

Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities for free.

Society • November 12, 03:22 PM • 17973 views

Belgian arms company and Ukraine team up to produce anti-drone missiles

THALES Belgium has signed a memorandum of cooperation with a Ukrainian defense company to jointly produce anti-UAV missiles. Further expansion of cooperation with the transfer of technologies and components is planned.

War • November 2, 10:34 AM • 28580 views

The EU may allow Euroclear to use frozen assets of the Russian Federation: what is known

The European Commission is considering allowing Euroclear to use frozen Russian assets to protect the G7 loan to Ukraine. This could compensate the company for possible losses due to sanctions lawsuits by Russia.

Politics • October 31, 09:34 AM • 18019 views

StratCom Center: reports that “seven NATO countries are against Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance” are not true

The Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine denied reports that seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. The president's spokesman said that this information was not true.

Politics • October 24, 10:10 AM • 16066 views

Seven countries oppose Ukraine's NATO invitation - Politico

According to Politico, in addition to Germany and the United States, five other NATO countries are blocking Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. These are Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain, which have different reasons for this position.

War • October 23, 10:48 PM • 102002 views

A new round of EU-Ukraine screening meetings has started in Brussels: what will be discussed

The next round of EU-Ukraine bilateral meetings within the framework of the screening process has begun in Brussels. The Ukrainian delegation presents the state of approximation of legislation to EU norms in the field of justice, freedom and security.

Politics • October 23, 10:19 AM • 14361 views

Podlasa on Orban's statements about blocking 35 billion euros to Ukraine: it was a political farce

Roksolana Pidlasa explained that Orban could not block the EU's €35 billion allocation to Ukraine. All that is needed to disburse the funds is a simple majority vote in the EU Council, not a unanimous decision.

Economy • October 21, 08:35 AM • 16129 views

Ukraine signs agreement with Germany to strengthen air defense system

Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

War • October 19, 06:50 PM • 39516 views

Far from the borders of the empire: a rare treasure trove of Roman coins found in the German mountains

A treasure trove of nearly 3,000 Roman coins from the third century AD has been discovered in Germany outside the borders of the empire. The discovery was made in the Westerwald Mountains, far from the known settlements of the time, which raises questions among scientists.

Culture • October 19, 12:35 AM • 22910 views

NATO sets up support mission for Ukraine with logistics centers in Poland and Romania

NATO is forming a 700-strong NSATU mission to support Ukraine. Headquarters will be located in Germany, Poland and Romania, coordinating military assistance and countering the Russian threat.

Politics • October 16, 11:01 AM • 13684 views

Ukrainian Yaroslava Maguchikh was nominated for the title of the world's best athlete of the year

Ukrainian Olympic champion Yaroslava Maguchikh is among the five nominees for the World Athlete of the Year according to World Athletics. The voting will last until October 20 on social media.

Sports • October 15, 04:56 PM • 18357 views

NATO Secretary General: "We will do everything necessary to make sure that Ukraine wins"

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance will not be intimidated by Russian threats and will continue to support Ukraine. He visited the new NATO mission in Germany, which will coordinate military assistance to Kyiv.

Politics • October 15, 05:47 AM • 30341 views

Putin should not rely on our support - Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany remains one of the biggest supporters of Ukraine after the United States. He emphasized that Germany's goal is to protect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.

Politics • October 14, 02:30 PM • 15447 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

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