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Ten countries sign agreement on cooperation in IT for defense of Ukraine

10 countries have signed an agreement to cooperate in an IT coalition to help Ukraine build an interoperable IT infrastructure for its defense forces over the next 6 years.

Politics • February 14, 05:08 PM • 22406 views

Latvia will start confiscating cars with russian license plates on February 15

Starting February 15, 2024, Latvia will confiscate cars with russian license plates that do not leave the country or are not registered locally.

Society • February 14, 04:06 PM • 24718 views

Ukraine expands cooperation with the IMF through a new $65 million fund

The Government of Ukraine and the IMF launched the Ukraine Capacity Building Facility with $65 million in funding from donor countries to strengthen Ukraine's institutional capacity and support economic reforms.

Economy • February 14, 09:44 AM • 26706 views

Czech farmers will join the protest against imports of agricultural products from Ukraine: they threaten to block the borders

Czech farmers plan to join the protests at border crossings along with other European farmers dissatisfied with EU agricultural policy and Ukrainian imports.

Economy • February 14, 07:38 AM • 29345 views

russia puts Estonian prime minister and dozens of Latvian politicians on the wanted list over the demolition of Soviet monuments in the Baltic states

russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, former Latvian Interior Minister Maria Golubeva, and 59 members of the Latvian Seimas on the wanted list in response to the demolition of Soviet monuments.

News of the World • February 13, 11:10 AM • 24067 views

Orban considers Hungary's efforts regarding aid to Ukrainian refugees "the biggest", but the UN has different data

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

War • February 11, 09:19 AM • 107265 views

New EU sanctions package to mark war anniversary targets Russian military and technology companies - Euractiv

The EU is expected to impose new sanctions on Russian technology and military companies, including those supplying munitions from North Korea, as part of the 13th package of sanctions to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

War • February 9, 11:27 AM • 28263 views

Baltic and Nordic lawmakers express concern in the U.S. about delayed aid to Ukraine

Nordic and Baltic lawmakers expressed concern over delays in providing military assistance to Ukraine and called for a clearer American strategy to counter Russian aggression.

War • February 9, 09:17 AM • 23799 views

The European Parliament condemns Russia's constant attempts to undermine European democracy

The European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing concern over Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation.

News of the World • February 8, 02:54 PM • 21711 views

In occupied Zaporizhzhia, russians buy Ukrainian grain for nothing

russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region are forcing farmers to sell grain and agricultural products to a state-owned operator at below-market prices and delaying payments for up to six months.

War • February 6, 02:48 PM • 21572 views

In Spain, farmers joined the protests: they blocked the main roads

Spanish farmers blocked major highways with tractors to protest high prices, bureaucracy and competition from outside the EU.

News of the World • February 6, 12:18 PM • 27872 views

A group of Russians and Ukrainians killed a Latvian woman for real estate

A group of two Russians and four Ukrainians murdered a Latvian woman to take possession of her real estate worth more than 4 million euros.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 01:35 PM • 22482 views

"Russia's war against children": Zelenska offers ideas on how to return deported children

An international conference in Latvia discussed ways to return Ukrainian children deported by Russia with the participation of First Lady Olena Zelenska.

Society • February 2, 03:43 PM • 33229 views

Latvia officially bans its national teams from playing against russia and belarus

The Latvian parliament has banned national teams from playing against russian and belarusian teams to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine and prevent russia from legitimizing its war crimes through sports.

News of the World • February 1, 01:29 PM • 26367 views

Development of partnerships in the defense industry: Ukraine has signed dozens of agreements on joint production of weapons

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

War • February 1, 09:31 AM • 32521 views

Latvian farmers to hold large-scale protests starting February 5

Latvian farmers will hold large-scale protests starting on February 5 in regions across Latvia to draw attention to painful issues in agriculture and demand that the government address them.

News of the World • February 1, 05:10 AM • 26715 views

russia deliberately "jams" GPS in Europe - the commander of the Estonian forces

According to the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, russia is deliberately disrupting GPS in Europe to test equipment and interference capabilities amid potential future conflicts with NATO.

News of the World • January 31, 09:24 AM • 18952 views

European Parliament investigates allegations of Russian ties against Latvian MEP

The European Parliament is investigating allegations that Latvian MP Tatjana Ždanoka has ties to Russia. This case will be discussed at a conference of European Parliament presidents on January 31.

News of the World • January 30, 12:49 PM • 33574 views

Shells, weapons and cybersecurity: The Netherlands allocates 122 million euros to help Ukraine

The Dutch government has announced €122 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including €87 million for artillery shells, €25 million for weapons, and €10 million to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense.

War • January 30, 09:40 AM • 29452 views

russian figure skater Valieva stripped of gold medal and banned for 4 years

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has disqualified russian figure skater Kamila Valiyeva for four years and stripped her of all her awards from December 25, 2021, due to a positive doping test.

News of the World • January 29, 02:33 PM • 25956 views

NATO should prepare for russian missile strikes across Europe - The Times

In preparation for a possible russian attack on NATO countries, European militaries are calling for simplified bureaucratic procedures to allow for the rapid movement of troops and equipment between allies.

News of the World • January 29, 09:34 AM • 23000 views

Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense

The Netherlands has joined the IT coalition to support Ukraine's defense efforts by allocating 10 million euros. Together with the Netherlands, 12 countries have joined the coalition to support Ukraine in the field of IT, communications and cybersecurity.

War • January 27, 10:57 AM • 35294 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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