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Bulgaria may not sign a security agreement with Ukraine: what is known
Gas transit among topics of EU talks with Zelenskiy - Bloomberg
Two ferroalloy plants concealed more than a billion hryvnias from the state
Ukrainian airline resumes regular flights: what is known
Britain will help Cyprus fight illegal Russian finances
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War-contaminated areas in Ukraine decreased by 17,000 square kilometers over the year
Cabinet of Ministers adds MRI systems to the list of medical devices to be purchased at the expense of the state budget
Poland is ready to shoot down Russian missiles only in case of threat to its territory - Defense Minister
Trump appoints show's producer as US special envoy to the UK
Malian militants attack several villages in the country: more than 20 killed
Seven of Kolomoisky's planes seized in Ukraine
Minus one more bank: “Cominvestbank declared insolvent
Ukrainian businessman Bakhmatyuk and oligarch Hryhorishyn have lost their "golden passports" to Cyprus
Cyprus has revoked the "golden passports" of russian billionaires from the Forbes list
The European Commission sees an opportunity to reduce emissions through tax policy
ARMA closure: how Olena Duma deprived the agency of public control
“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
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NABU and SAPO failed: HACCU Appeals Chamber once again refuses to take Kriuchkov into custody
October 21: World Iodine Deficiency Day, International Nachos Day
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
The largest bank in Cyprus closed 20 thousand accounts of Russians after the outbreak of war
UN warns of possible wave of refugees to Europe from Lebanon
Ukrainians win bronze at the World Coastal Rowing Championships
Environmental pollution: russia topped the anti-rating due to energy exports, followed by Australia
Blogger wonders who is behind Mishchenko, who is allowed to steal from the state
Next week, Kolomoisky will try again to regain PrivatBank
Sanctions lists. Why Ukraine is in no hurry to supplement the list of individuals and legal entities
Grain mafia: companies of Odesa businessmen Groza and Naumenko continue to evade taxes despite criminal cases
Ukraine starts Euro 2024: where to watch the match against Romania, tentative team lineups, bookmakers' odds
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
June 16: Father's Day in Ukraine, World Sea Turtle Day
Cyprus has elected a blogger who "knows nothing about politics"to the European Parliament
The wife of Odessa businessman Sergei Groza probably still has a Russian passportExclusive
Euro 2026 futsal: the men's national team of Ukraine received opponents in the main round of selection
Disagreements remain in the EU regarding sanctions against Moscow's "shadow fleet", three countries against - FT
The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt
European integration will be everywhere - from Sevastopol to Kyiv - Stefanishyna
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced
Bulgaria may not sign a security agreement with Ukraine: what is known
The leader of the largest party in Bulgaria, GERB, Boyko Borisov, refused to support the signing of a security agreement with Ukraine. The interim government appealed for a mandate from parliament, but Borisov stated that the situation had changed and the agreement was no longer appropriate.
Gas transit among topics of EU talks with Zelenskiy - Bloomberg
EU leaders plan to discuss with President Zelenskyy the issue of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after 2024. Slovenia and Ukraine are skeptical about the continuation of transit, but alternative options are being considered.
Two ferroalloy plants concealed more than a billion hryvnias from the state
The BES uncovered a tax evasion scheme by two ferroalloy plants worth UAH 1. 2 billion. The companies exported their products at reduced prices to Europe without returning the foreign currency earnings to Ukraine.
Ukrainian airline resumes regular flights: what is known
Starting April 2025, Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines will resume scheduled flights from its base in Chisinau. The company launches flights to 8 European destinations, including Paris, Barcelona, and Larnaca.
Britain will help Cyprus fight illegal Russian finances
The UK will help Cyprus create a new national department to implement sanctions. The unit will track illegal Russian finances passing through Europe.
Seven of Kolomoisky's planes seized in Ukraine
The court arrested 7 Boeing and Embraer aircraft worth $40 million in a tax evasion case. The planes belong to a Cypriot company linked to Kolomoisky and Boholyubov.
Minus one more bank: “Cominvestbank declared insolvent
The NBU declared Cominvestbank insolvent due to risky activities and unreliable reporting. The bank, which occupies 0.04% of the market, posed a threat to the interests of depositors and creditors.
Ukrainian businessman Bakhmatyuk and oligarch Hryhorishyn have lost their "golden passports" to Cyprus
The Cypriot authorities have cancelled the "golden passports" of 77 people, including Ukrainian businessmen. Among them are Bakhmatyuk, Grigorishin, Kolomoisky and Shulman, as well as their family members.
Cyprus has revoked the "golden passports" of russian billionaires from the Forbes list
The Cypriot authorities have revoked the citizenship of 77 foreigners, including seven russian billionaires from the Forbes list. Along with them, their family members lost their citizenship.
The European Commission sees an opportunity to reduce emissions through tax policy
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra proposes to change the tax system to stimulate green technologies. The EU also plans to revise emission standards for new vehicles by 2026.
October 21: World Iodine Deficiency Day, International Nachos Day
October 21 is World Iodine Deficiency Day. Iodine is critically important for health, but 30% of the world's population lives in conditions of acute iodine deficiency, which can lead to serious health problems.
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
12 EU countries have called on the European Commission to support the creation of energy associations to reduce energy prices. They presented a joint document at a meeting of EU energy ministers, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.
The largest bank in Cyprus closed 20 thousand accounts of Russians after the outbreak of war
The largest bank in Cyprus closed 20,000 accounts belonging to 7,000 Russian clients after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
UN warns of possible wave of refugees to Europe from Lebanon
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, the UN warns of the risk of a new wave of refugees to Europe. About a million Lebanese have already become internally displaced, which is 20% of the country's population.
Ukrainians win bronze at the World Coastal Rowing Championships
Lyubov Sudarenkova and Yevhenia Ilienko won bronze medals at the World Rowing Championships in the junior women's double sculls. The athletes successfully passed the qualification and playoffs, losing only in the semifinals.
Environmental pollution: russia topped the anti-rating due to energy exports, followed by Australia
Australia's coal and gas exports cause more climate damage than any other country except Russia. By 2035, emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports could increase by 50%.
Blogger wonders who is behind Mishchenko, who is allowed to steal from the state
Political analyst Taras Zahorodniy calls for an investigation into the situation with businessman Valeriy Mishchenko, who is suspected of illegally seizing Medvedchuk's companies. The assets were supposed to be confiscated by the state, but ended up in Mishchenko's hands.
Next week, Kolomoisky will try again to regain PrivatBank
On July 29, the court will consider Kolomoisky's appeal against the decision to close the case on the return of PrivatBank shares. The bank hopes for a fair decision, as by law the shares cannot be returned to their former owners.
Sanctions lists. Why Ukraine is in no hurry to supplement the list of individuals and legal entities
Companies controlled by Odessa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, part of the GNT Group agroholding, have been implicated in criminal cases of "gray" exports, international scandals with U. S. lenders and violation of the ban on cooperation with sanctioned companies.
Grain mafia: companies of Odesa businessmen Groza and Naumenko continue to evade taxes despite criminal cases
Companies controlled by Odesa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Volodymyr Naumenko continue to evade taxes by exporting gray grain from the Olympex terminal, despite ongoing criminal investigations and asset freezes by Ukrainian law enforcement agencies.
Ukraine starts Euro 2024: where to watch the match against Romania, tentative team lineups, bookmakers' odds
Today, on June 17, in Germany, the national team of Ukraine will play the first match of the group stage of the 2024 European Football Championship. Our players' rival will be the Romanian national team.
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
June 16: Father's Day in Ukraine, World Sea Turtle Day
Today, on the third Sunday of June, many countries around the world, including Ukraine, celebrate Father's Day. The event was first celebrated in 1910 in the American city of Slocan on the initiative of Sonora Smart Dodd. Gradually, the holiday became popular and important in many countries around the world. In Ukraine, Father's Day was officially established by presidential decree in 2019.
Cyprus has elected a blogger who "knows nothing about politics"to the European Parliament
Blogger Phidias Panagiotou unexpectedly won one of Cyprus ' six seats in the European Parliament. The blogger himself admits that he knows nothing about politics and has never voted in an election in his life.
The wife of Odessa businessman Sergei Groza probably still has a Russian passport
Odesa businessman Serhiy Groza has a Cypriot registration, while his wife Tatyana Gorbunova has a Russian registration.
Euro 2026 futsal: the men's national team of Ukraine received opponents in the main round of selection
The Ukrainian men's national futsal team will play against Romania, Germany and Cyprus in the qualifying round for Euro 2026, and the best team from the group will receive a direct hit to the final tournament in Lithuania and Latvia.
Disagreements remain in the EU regarding sanctions against Moscow's "shadow fleet", three countries against - FT
EU countries intend to reach an agreement within a few weeks on the next package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Moscow's “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, banning the re-export of Russian liquefied gas and imposing individual sanctions on more than 100 people involved in the deportation of Ukrainians and arms production.
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.
European integration will be everywhere - from Sevastopol to Kyiv - Stefanishyna
Ukraine will insist on full territorial integration without any restrictions in the EU membership agreement, citing the precedent of Cyprus and demanding guarantees of inclusion of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
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.