The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with 25 YPR armored tracked vehicles to evacuate the wounded. The country has already allocated more than €10 billion in military aid, of which about €6 billion has been implemented.
Ukraine will receive from the Netherlands a modern mobile laboratory consisting of 13 containers for investigating war crimes. The equipment allows for DNA and fingerprint analysis and data extraction from mobile devices in the field.
The Ukrainian Air Force receives the first French Mirage 2000 and F-16 fighters from the Netherlands. Defense Minister Umerov said that the planes are already in Ukraine and will soon begin combat missions.
The European Commission intends to extend the requirement for 90% occupancy of gas storage facilities after 2024. The largest storage countries are negotiating to reduce this limit due to the risk of speculation.
Six Russian nationals stole about 100 kg of wild garlic in a forest near Leipzig, causing several thousand euros in damage. Two of the suspects had previously been prosecuted for a similar crime.
In the Dutch city of Flissingen, a seal entered a beachfront hotel room when a guest went for a walk. The animal rights activists who arrived at the scene found the seal sleeping and moved it to a safe place.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense will train 26 Ukrainian F-16 crew chiefs until the end of April. The technicians will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining the fighters before and after flights.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Dutch counterpart to discuss the transfer of F-16s. The two sides also discussed a €400 million drone program and the development of joint defense enterprises.
Coca-Cola is recalling batches of drinks due to elevated chlorate content in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg. Products in cans and bottles sold since November may pose a health risk.
Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.
About 1000 great white sharks have disappeared from the bay near the town of Gansbaai in South Africa due to killer whale attacks. Researchers have found that after killer whale attacks in 2017 and 2021, sharks left their traditional habitats en masse.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance would have to spend trillions on defense if Ukraine loses. He emphasized the importance of achieving a “just and sustainable” peace without concessions to Putin.
NATO Secretary General Rutte advocated non-public security guarantees for Ukraine and its rapid accession to the Alliance. U.S. Special Envoy Grenell criticized this position due to insufficient defense funding by European countries.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Ministers of Sweden, Croatia and the Netherlands on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. They discussed military assistance, investments in the defense industry, and humanitarian demining.
Georgia has 18 official holidays a year, the most in Europe. In 2024, a new holiday was added on May 17 - the Day of Family and Parental Respect.
Today is the inauguration of Donald Trump, after which he plans to sign about 100 executive orders. The EU is preparing for potential changes in trade, climate policy, and its position on Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Stavka to discuss the issue of independence in arms production. The agenda included drones, a missile program, and robotic systems for the army.
Zelenskyy announced $6. 6 billion in military aid from Britain and new investments in drone production. They also discussed cooperation with Italy on air defense and $3.3 billion in support for the UN.
Zelenskyy meets with the Dutch Foreign Minister to discuss defense cooperation and investment in arms production. The Netherlands reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine and its work on new sanctions against Russia.
The Netherlands is providing €7 million for the UCAP assistance package and €20 million for the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. This is additional assistance to the total military support of €10.4 billion.
Odesa prevented the illegal sale of a rare artifact of the I-II centuries - a golden fibula of Germanic cultures. Law enforcers seized the find worth UAH 170 thousand for transfer to the National Museum.
The EU has approved Switzerland's invitation to participate in the PESCO Military Mobility project. The project is aimed at optimizing the transportation of military forces and equipment between EU countries.
The court has completed the examination of evidence in the case of Yaryna Aryeva, who hit a woman on a pedestrian crossing while under the influence of drugs. The prosecutor's office will ask for 6 years in prison and deprivation of rights for 8 years.
Chinese officials report a decrease in the incidence of metapneumovirus in the northern provinces. The WHO has not received reports of unusual outbreaks, and experts emphasize that the virus has been around for decades.
The international Drone Capability Coalition will allocate 45 million pounds for the purchase of drones for Ukraine. The funding comes from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.
One laboratory-confirmed case of human metapneumovirus has been recorded in the capital. The incidence of HMPV is lower than in previous years. A total of 14 cases have been detected in Ukraine since the beginning of the epidemic season.
At the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv checkpoint, customs officers found 424 iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max hidden in a car. The driver tried to smuggle the phones through the “green corridor” to avoid declaring them.
Scientists have discovered unusual adaptations of animals to urbanization and human activity. The changes include shorter wings in swallows, pale snail shells, and tuskless elephants in Africa.
More than 190 flights have been canceled at airports in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands due to snow and freezing rain. Frankfurt, Schiphol, and Heathrow are experiencing severe flight delays.
A database with the names of 425,000 suspected collaborators with the Nazis during World War II has been published in the Netherlands. The archive contains data on war criminals, NSB members, and those who were found not guilty.
