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Coalition government collapses in Iceland, country prepares for new elections
October 14 2024, 12:03 PM • 8967 viewsSlovakia donates €4.5 million worth of ammunition to Ukraine from citizens
October 8 2024, 09:30 AM • 10234 viewsMine Action Coalition allocates €22 million for military equipment for Ukraine
October 2 2024, 10:36 AM • 12908 viewsUkraine offers Northern European countries to arm and train a battalion of Ukrainian Armed Forces - Defense Ministry
September 25 2024, 05:38 PM • 26376 viewsInternational Beer Day: Top 20 facts about the hoppy beverage
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Women and veterans learn agricultural professions: Ukraine is implementing new programs in the agricultural sector with UN support
• 30393 viewsAviation will take an active part: Zelensky on the protection of energy infrastructure
• 33479 viewsCrimean Gauleiter suggests calling occupied territories of Ukraine “historical”
• 31298 viewsLeshchenko: US politicians put pressure on Zelensky to mobilize from the age of 18
• 22495 viewsA tramp figure was installed in a luxury Swiss hotel
• 15157 viewsGlacial flood floods road and damages bridge in southern Iceland
July 28 2024, 11:52 PM • 20864 viewsPalestine receives first batch of aid under the Grain from Ukraine program
July 18 2024, 11:19 AM • 21072 viewsThe Patriot system and strengthening security in the Black Sea region: Ukraine and Romania sign security agreement
July 11 2024, 02:56 PM • 28549 viewsIraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
June 16 2024, 09:34 PM • 105838 viewsUkraine has already received $98 billion within the Ramstein format framework, but new decisions must be made, especially on air defense - Austin
June 13 2024, 01:12 PM • 90343 viewsConvenient lifts and ramps: how Brovary solves barrier-free accessibility issues
The pre-trial investigation in the case of ex-Minister Solsky will expire in two months - there is no evidence of guilt
System is rotten from the inside: expert comments on the NBU management's lack of response to scandals involving subordinates
The MSEC reform: a loud name or real changes?
Three weeks without public control: why ARMA's activities raise more and more questions
Estonia to hand over Mistral air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine
June 11 2024, 03:30 PM • 111198 viewsZelensky congratulates Galla Tomasdottir on winning the Icelandic presidential election
June 2 2024, 09:55 PM • 20102 viewsHalla Tomasdottir won the presidential election in Iceland
June 2 2024, 08:30 PM • 23322 viewsISW: the Russian army has occupied 752 square kilometers since the beginning of the year
June 1 2024, 03:39 AM • 30939 viewsThis year Ukraine will receive 6 billion euros from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland - Zelensky
May 31 2024, 12:07 PM • 31819 viewsNordic countries provided about 17 billion euros in aid to Ukraine - Swedish Prime Minister
May 31 2024, 11:40 AM • 22152 viewsUkraine and Norway sign security agreement
May 31 2024, 11:29 AM • 23524 viewsUkraine and Iceland sign security agreement
May 31 2024, 10:59 AM • 22299 viewsDiscussed the Peace Summit and the Euro-Atlantic future of Ukraine: Kuleba held a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Iceland
May 21 2024, 04:54 PM • 20629 viewsHeads of foreign affairs committees of the world condemn the law on "foreign agents" adopted in Georgia
May 17 2024, 09:44 AM • 25240 viewsEU to freeze Georgia's membership bid if 'foreign agents' law passed - FT
May 16 2024, 07:49 AM • 30488 viewsScandinavian countries unite amid growing security threats from russia and are ready to confront the "shadow war"
May 13 2024, 02:47 PM • 21009 viewsShmyhal discusses support for Ukraine and preparations for the Peace Summit with Prime Minister of Iceland
May 6 2024, 12:36 PM • 17116 viewsSwitzerland, Luxembourg, and the United States top the list of countries with the highest average wages: where does Ukraine stand
April 8 2024, 09:55 AM • 26344 viewsAn unusual sight in Sicily: Mount Etna throws smoke rings into the sky
April 8 2024, 07:41 AM • 30812 viewsFor the first time in 5 years, Shakhtar reached the final of the Ukrainian Cup: the day before, the miners confidently defeated Chornomorets
April 4 2024, 04:15 PM • 26189 viewsUkraine rises to 22nd place in FIFA rankings after qualifying for Euro 2024
April 4 2024, 09:39 AM • 23554 viewsCzech Foreign Minister: Czech initiative to buy ammunition for Kyiv needs more money
April 3 2024, 01:06 PM • 23698 views44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia
April 3 2024, 04:02 AM • 35460 viewsRomania and Bulgaria partially joined the Schengen area: checks at land borders remain
April 1 2024, 12:47 PM • 26504 viewsCoalition government collapses in Iceland, country prepares for new elections
The Prime Minister of Iceland announced the dissolution of the governing coalition due to disagreements over immigration and energy. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30.
Slovakia donates €4.5 million worth of ammunition to Ukraine from citizens
Slovaks raised €4. 5 million in three weeks to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine. 122 tons of ammunition have been delivered, and another 500 thousand euros are planned to be spent on grenade launcher shells.
Mine Action Coalition allocates €22 million for military equipment for Ukraine
The member countries of the Coalition for Demining Capabilities have agreed to purchase €22 million worth of equipment for Ukraine's needs. Lithuania is allocating €15 million and Sweden €7 million for pickups and trucks for the Armed Forces and the State Service of Ukraine for Specialized Transport Services.
Ukraine offers Northern European countries to arm and train a battalion of Ukrainian Armed Forces - Defense Ministry
Ukraine has invited the Nordic countries to join the Northern Brigade project. Each country will be able to train and arm a Ukrainian battalion and invest in Ukraine's defense industry.
International Beer Day: Top 20 facts about the hoppy beverage
Today is International Beer Day. From ancient origins to modern records - learn 20 fascinating facts about the world's third most popular drink after water and tea.
Glacial flood floods road and damages bridge in southern Iceland
A large-scale glacial flood has occurred in southern Iceland, flooding the ring road and partially destroying a bridge. The weather service reports an extremely large scale of the flood, but there are no casualties.
Palestine receives first batch of aid under the Grain from Ukraine program
Ukraine has sent 1000 tons of wheat flour to Palestine as part of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program. In total, it is planned to deliver more than 7,000 tons of flour and 750 tons of oil to help families in the Gaza Strip.
The Patriot system and strengthening security in the Black Sea region: Ukraine and Romania sign security agreement
Romania will provide Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and support its security efforts in the Black Sea region under a new bilateral agreement.
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.
Ukraine has already received $98 billion within the Ramstein format framework, but new decisions must be made, especially on air defense - Austin
The countries participating in the contact group have allocated more than $98 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and are moving at full speed to provide Ukraine with what it desperately needs, and this must continue, and new solutions must be found, especially for Ukraine's air defense challenges, the Pentagon chief said.
Estonia to hand over Mistral air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine
Estonia will provide Ukraine with short-range Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems and missiles to repel Russian attacks.
Zelensky congratulates Galla Tomasdottir on winning the Icelandic presidential election
Zelensky congratulated Hola Tomasdottir on winning the presidential election in Iceland and expressed hope for strengthening Ukrainian-Icelandic cooperation and ensuring peace in Europe and beyond.
Halla Tomasdottir won the presidential election in Iceland
Halla Tomasdottir, an entrepreneur and former director of Richard Branson's company, won Iceland's presidential election with 34. 1% of the vote, becoming the country's second female president.
ISW: the Russian army has occupied 752 square kilometers since the beginning of the year
Russian troops seized about 752 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2024, despite Russia's Defense Minister Andrey Belousov's inflated estimate of 880 square kilometers.
This year Ukraine will receive 6 billion euros from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland - Zelensky
This year, Ukraine will receive military assistance in the amount of 6 billion euros from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland under security agreements signed with these countries.
Nordic countries provided about 17 billion euros in aid to Ukraine - Swedish Prime Minister
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland have already provided Ukraine with about 17 billion euros in aid. Kiev can continue to count on the support of these countries.
Ukraine and Norway sign security agreement
Ukraine and Norway signed a security agreement in Stockholm, while Norway pledged to provide long-term military and non-military support to Ukraine, including allocating more than 6 billion euros for 2023-2027.
Ukraine and Iceland sign security agreement
Ukraine and Iceland have signed a comprehensive security agreement that provides long-term economic, humanitarian, defense support and cooperation for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.
Discussed the Peace Summit and the Euro-Atlantic future of Ukraine: Kuleba held a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Iceland
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with Iceland's Foreign Minister Tardis Kollbrunn the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic future.
Heads of foreign affairs committees of the world condemn the law on "foreign agents" adopted in Georgia
The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the US, EU, Ukraine and other countries have condemned Georgia's controversial "foreign agents" law, saying it undermines democracy and contradicts Georgia's goal of Western integration.
EU to freeze Georgia's membership bid if 'foreign agents' law passed - FT
Georgia's application for EU membership will be frozen if the controversial Russian-inspired law on "foreign agents" is passed.
Scandinavian countries unite amid growing security threats from russia and are ready to confront the "shadow war"
The Baltic states and Northern Europe have reaffirmed their unity against russia's "shadow war. " Sweden joined NATO, and the Baltic prime ministers promised not to abandon their support for Ukraine despite moscow's intimidation.
Shmyhal discusses support for Ukraine and preparations for the Peace Summit with Prime Minister of Iceland
Shmyhal and the Prime Minister of Iceland discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, support for Ukraine, and preparations for the Peace Summit.
Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the United States top the list of countries with the highest average wages: where does Ukraine stand
In terms of wages, Ukraine ranked 107th in the overall ranking of countries. Switzerland, with an average monthly salary of $8,111, topped the list.
An unusual sight in Sicily: Mount Etna throws smoke rings into the sky
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano in Sicily, emits rare smoke rings that billow high into the sky, a phenomenon known as "volcanic vortex rings" caused by explosions of gas bubbles above the magma chamber.
For the first time in 5 years, Shakhtar reached the final of the Ukrainian Cup: the day before, the miners confidently defeated Chornomorets
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Chornomorets Odesa 4-1 to reach the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in five years.
Ukraine rises to 22nd place in FIFA rankings after qualifying for Euro 2024
Ukraine's national football team has risen to 22nd place in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for Euro 2024 with victories over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland.
Czech Foreign Minister: Czech initiative to buy ammunition for Kyiv needs more money
The Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU needs more funding, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said, calling on allies to provide more money to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia
44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.
Romania and Bulgaria partially joined the Schengen area: checks at land borders remain
Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the Schengen area for air and sea travel, allowing free movement without document checks, but land border controls remain in place due to Austria's opposition on migration grounds.