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Innovations despite challenges: how Ukrainian technologies are changing the world

Innovations despite challenges: how Ukrainian technologies are changing the world

Ukrainian tech companies presented innovative solutions at Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon. From Esper Bionics bionic prostheses to VSYS crypto processors, domestic developments are setting new global standards.

Business News •  • 21899 views
Ukrainian airline resumes regular flights: what is known

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.

Society •  • 19782 views
132 hamsters escaped from the luggage compartment and delayed the plane for 5 days

132 hamsters escaped from the luggage compartment and delayed the plane for 5 days

At the Portuguese airport, hamsters chewed through transport boxes and ended up in the hold of the plane. Because of this, the flight had to be postponed for 5 days until the animals were caught.

News of the World •  • 13900 views
Slovenian police detain protester who shouted “Russia will win” during Olena Zelenska's visit to Ljubljana

Slovenian police detain protester who shouted “Russia will win” during Olena Zelenska's visit to Ljubljana

A man shouted pro-Russian slogans during the transfer of a book donation in a Ljubljana library. Police detained the offender, who was shouting “Russia will win” in English.

Politics •  • 14937 views
Future German chancellor candidate from the Greens is ready for a coalition with all parties

Future German chancellor candidate from the Greens is ready for a coalition with all parties

German Vice Chancellor Gobert Habeck has declared his readiness to cooperate with all parties after the collapse of the “traffic light” coalition. He plans to run for the chancellor's post in early elections on February 23.

News of the World •  • 18358 views
German Vice Chancellor could not take off from Lisbon due to a breakdown of a new government plane

German Vice Chancellor could not take off from Lisbon due to a breakdown of a new government plane

Robert Habeck was unable to return from Portugal due to an engine failure on the government's Airbus 350-900. This is not the first case of technical problems with German government aircraft.

News of the World •  • 17062 views
“Stop Russia": Ukrainian activists disrupted Navalnaya's speech at a conference in Lisbon

“Stop Russia": Ukrainian activists disrupted Navalnaya's speech at a conference in Lisbon

During a speech by Alexei Navalny's widow at the Web Summit tech conference, Ukrainian activists staged a protest. They chanted anti-Russian slogans and sounded an air raid siren.

War •  • 30115 views
A Ukrainian bookshelf has appeared in Portugal. It was opened by Zelenska

A Ukrainian bookshelf has appeared in Portugal. It was opened by Zelenska

The First Lady of Ukraine opened a Ukrainian bookshelf in the Cascais library. She also took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque to the Holodomor victims in Lisbon and thanked them for their support of Ukraine.

Politics •  • 47781 views
12-year-old boy stabs six children at school in Portugal

12-year-old boy stabs six children at school in Portugal

At a school in Azambuja, Portugal, a 12-year-old boy attacked six children with a knife. One boy sustained a serious chest wound and five girls sustained minor wounds to their arms.

Society •  • 19212 views
In Portugal, planes collided at an air show: there are dead and wounded among the pilots

In Portugal, planes collided at an air show: there are dead and wounded among the pilots

One Spanish pilot was killed and the other was injured when two planes collided during an Air Show in the Portuguese city of Beja.

News of the World •  • 25580 views
The Presidential Administration announced details of the security agreement with Portugal

The Presidential Administration announced details of the security agreement with Portugal

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

War •  • 41590 views
Zelensky arrived in Portugal - media

Zelensky arrived in Portugal - media

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Portugal, where he is expected to sign a security agreement between Ukraine and Portugal.

Politics •  • 22621 views
Taylor Swift held the first show of the European part of the tour: surprised fans with new outfits and changes in the setlist

Taylor Swift held the first show of the European part of the tour: surprised fans with new outfits and changes in the setlist

Taylor Swift returned as part of her Eras Tour in Paris, presenting a new outfit and an edited setlist with six new tracks from her album "The Tortured Poets Department" during a 3-hour energetic show.

Culture •  • 106833 views
First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

First semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024: when alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform, where to watch and how to vote

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 22:00 in Malmö, Sweden, where alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform at number 5 with the song "Teresa & Maria".

Culture •  • 130173 views
"Trubin's Benfica leaves the Europa League after losing on penalties to Marseille

"Trubin's Benfica leaves the Europa League after losing on penalties to Marseille

"Benfica, represented by Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, was eliminated from the Europa League after losing to Marseille on penalties following a 2-1 home win.

Sports •  • 13529 views