Danube
A ban on catching crayfish is being introduced in Ukraine: when and where the restrictions will apply
Starting from December 1, 2024, Ukraine will introduce a ban on catching crayfish in most water bodies. On the Danube, the ban will be effective from December 5, on reservoirs - from December 15.
Drones violated Romanian airspace again, and fighter jets were sent to intercept them
Romanian radars detected two signals from suspected drones that violated the airspace. Two F-16s were raised to intercept them, but no visual contact was made, and the signals later disappeared.
Due to heavy fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic was suspended
Due to the thick fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic in both directions was temporarily suspended. Visibility deteriorated, especially on bridges, leading to traffic jams. The traffic was later resumed.
Captain of the vessel detained on the Danube will be tried for illegal entry into the port of occupied Crimea
The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against the captain of a foreign vessel detained on the Danube. He is charged with illegal entry to occupied Sevastopol and violation of the rules of navigation.
Bus accident in Germany: at least 50 people injured
An accident involving two local buses occurred on a bridge over the Danube in Germany. At least 50 people were injured, five of them seriously. The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
Severe flooding due to heavy rains hit Bosnia and Herzegovina
On Friday night, a heavy rainstorm hit Bosnia and Herzegovina, flooding several cities. Rescue services report missing persons, power outages and communication disruptions.
Orlivka ferry crossing point in Odesa region resumes operation after Russian attack
The Orlivka ferry crossing point resumed operations after Russia attacked the port and border infrastructure of Odesa region.
Romania confirms possible drone crossing of border during Russian attack on Ukraine, four fighter jets were raised
The Romanian Defense Ministry said a Russian drone may have briefly crossed the border during the attack on Ukraine. Romanian and Spanish fighter jets took to the air to monitor the situation.
Russian attack on Odesa region: 14 wounded, including three children
A nighttime attack by Russian drones on the Danube region of Odesa killed 3 people and wounded 14, including three children. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and the consequences of the shelling are being examined and recorded.
It will ensure a just peace: Romania supports Zelenskyy's peace initiative
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has declared his full support for Zelenskyy's Peace Formula. Romania will continue to provide multidimensional assistance to Ukraine and promote the export of Ukrainian grain.
Flooding in Hungary: the Danube has already overflowed its banks and threatens to flood Budapest's tourist spots
The Danube has overflowed its banks in Budapest, threatening to flood tourist spots. Flooding is expected to peak on Saturday, with authorities erecting protective structures and closing some subway stations.
Ukraine is actively increasing grain exports this year - Reuters
Ukraine increased its food exports to 4. 2 million tons in July, twice as much as last year. The increase comes despite a drop in production due to the war, but the trend is not guaranteed to continue.
13-year-old girl found dead in Danube after disappearing in Izmail
In Odesa region, the body of a 13-year-old girl who disappeared while swimming was found in the Danube River. The preliminary cause of death is drowning.
“One of the strangest ways": Demchenko about a man who tried to get to Romania on an underwater scooter
Border guards detained a man who was trying to illegally cross the Danube into Romania on an underwater scooter. According to the SBGS spokesperson, this is one of the strangest ways to cross the border in recent times.
James Bond style: a man tried to swim to Romania on an underwater scooter
Border guards detained a man who was trying to illegally cross the border with Romania via the Danube River using an underwater scooter. This is the second attempt by the offender to illegally enter the neighboring country.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, commenting on the fall of the wreckage of Russian Shahed drones
Romania's Prime Minister says the country did not shoot down Russian drones near the border with Ukraine. According to him, Ukrainian air defense is doing this, and there is no danger to Romania.
Bucharest denied the fake about the downing of Russian shaheds by Romanian air defense forces
The Romanian Defense Ministry denied information about the downing of Russian drones by air defense systems on the border with Ukraine. The ministry emphasized that the Russian attacks were aimed at Ukrainian infrastructure, not at Romanian territory.
NATO comments on the downing of Russian Shahed drones in Romania
Fragments of Russian drones are found in Romania after a night attack on Ukraine. NATO announces that there are no signs of a deliberate attack on the alliance's territory.
Ukraine detains a cargo ship on the Danube that had previously called at Sevastopol - media
Ukraine detained the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Usko Mfu on the Danube River, accusing it of illegally crossing the Ukrainian border and transporting cargo to Russian-occupied Sevastopol.
Dobrohorsky tells how MHP's agribusiness responded to the challenges of a full-scale war
MHP's logistics has become more diversified and stronger, and new directions have emerged. Transshipment volumes through the Danube ports have increased several times. The same applies to the western border with Ukraine. New dry ports have emerged and are being actively used.
Odesa region is among the three leaders in terms of foreign investment
According to YouControl, from February 24, 2022, to April 30, 2024, foreign beneficiaries and participants appeared in the ownership structure of 3,577 legal entities in Ukraine. In addition, 2,950 new companies with foreign capital were registered. The lion's share of these companies - 2,903 - are located in Kyiv. Another 778 are in Lviv region and 484 in Odesa region.
Monument to Russian General Tuchkov dismantled in Odessa region
On June 11, a monument to Russian General Sergei Tuchkov was dismantled in Izmail, Odessa region, in accordance with the law of Ukraine "on condemnation and Prohibition of propaganda of Russian imperial policy in Ukraine and decolonization of toponymy".
Flooding in southern Germany: death toll rises to five
In southern Germany, the death toll from large-scale flooding rose to five after rescuers found the body of a woman in a flooded car.
Flooding situation in southern Germany improves, water level decreases
The water level in rivers in southern Germany is gradually decreasing after floods, and the German meteorological service is lifting warnings about adverse weather conditions in the region.
Export of agricultural products by roads significantly decreased, as mobilization caused a shortage of drivers - MP
Exports of agricultural products by road declined significantly due to logistics problems and lack of drivers caused by mobilization, while exports via the Black Sea, Danube and rail improved.
In the north of the Czech Republic, 18 people were injured by lightning
18 people, including 9 children, were injured in a lightning strike during a children's holiday in a park in Liberec in the northern Czech Republic.
Flooding in southern Germany: firefighter killed during rescue operation
A firefighter was killed during a rescue operation in southern Germany as a result of severe flooding caused by heavy rains and rising water levels in the Danube and its tributaries.
About 87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea in recent months
In recent months, about 85-87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea, with the volume of road transportation increasing after the border was unblocked.
Shmyhal presented promising industries for American investment at the US-Ukraine Partnership Forum 2024
At the Ukraine-U. S. 2024 Partnership Forum in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal highlighted sectors of the Ukrainian economy that are promising for American business, such as energy, agriculture, defense, raw materials processing, and IT, and described steps the government is taking to attract investment.
Bulgarian cruise ship crashes into the wall in a sluice on Danube in Austria, injuring 11 people
11 people were injured when a Bulgarian cruise ship crashed into the concrete wall of a lock on the Danube River in Austria.