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World Carrot Day - April 4: what are its benefits and how much should you eat?

On April 4, the world celebrates Carrot Day, an vegetable that originated thanks to Dutch breeders. The vegetable is rich in beta-carotene, potassium, and beneficial fiber.

Society • April 4, 02:09 PM • 130460 views
Night explosion occurred near Israeli center in the Netherlands

Police are investigating an explosion in Nijkerk near the Christians for Israel organization's center. There were no casualties, and the attack is linked to a wave of antisemitism in the country.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 11:57 AM • 6577 views
2,500-year-old stolen golden helmet found in the Netherlands

Police recovered the Cotofenești helmet and two bracelets stolen in January 2025. The artifacts were largely undamaged; a third golden bracelet is still being sought.

Society • April 2, 03:41 PM • 4450 views
Britain gathers 35 countries for summit on Strait of Hormuz – Politico

Keir Starmer is organizing an international summit on restoring freedom of navigation. Participants will discuss diplomatic steps to regain control over the route.

News of the World • April 1, 04:16 PM • 4831 views
EU and Ukrainian foreign policy chiefs reaffirm commitment to holding Russia accountable on anniversary of Bucha massacrePhoto

EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.

Society • March 31, 10:55 AM • 12765 views
From Mexican bread to Finnish pudding - Easter baking in different countries of the worldPhoto

UNN has collected unique gastronomic Easter traditions from various countries. The review includes Italian colomba, Mexican capirotada, and Ukrainian paska.

Society • March 31, 07:42 AM • 84202 views
An 18th-century violin was illegally attempted to be smuggled from Ukraine to the NetherlandsPhoto

An antique instrument was found in the trunk of a car at the Nyzhankovychi checkpoint. A 39-year-old woman was transporting the violin to the Netherlands; it was seized for examination.

Society • March 29, 12:35 PM • 5267 views
Ukraine may have received more DITA self-propelled howitzers than the officially announced 15 unitsPhotoVideo

The Czech company CSG produced dozens of DITA howitzers, although only 15 units were officially paid for by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The equipment has already been spotted in units of the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:17 AM • 4285 views
Brad Pitt spotted in Amsterdam filming "Apex"

The actor plays the lead role in Edward Berger's new film "Apex". The plot of the film tells the story of the protagonist's search for his missing wife across Europe.

Culture • March 26, 08:55 PM • 20786 views
Probable remains of d'Artagnan from "The Three Musketeers" found under church floor in the NetherlandsVideo

Archaeologists in Maastricht discovered a skeleton with a bullet and a 17th-century coin. Experts are conducting DNA analysis to confirm the identity of the legendary musketeer.

News of the World • March 26, 02:12 PM • 7168 views
Archaeologists found the remains of the legendary d'Artagnan - Media

Archaeologists discovered the remains in a church in Maastricht at the altar. The skeleton's DNA will be compared with the descendants of the musketeer captain to confirm the identity.

News of the World • March 25, 09:14 PM • 16189 views
Technical decision - Media revealed the reason for Lunin not being called up for the World Cup play-off matches

The absence of the goalkeeper from Rebrov's squad is due to a technical decision stemming from a lack of match practice. The squad was approved two weeks before the World Cup play-off matches.

Sports • March 25, 02:05 PM • 4569 views
Russian hackers attack Signal and WhatsApp - thousands of accounts at risk

Russian special services are stealing access to messengers of officials and military personnel through confirmation codes. Encryption has not been broken; the cause is the human factor.

News of the World • March 23, 01:23 PM • 6704 views
Trump called NATO "cowards" and declared a "military victory" over IranPhoto

The US President criticized allies for refusing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced victory over Iran and mentioned NATO's passivity.

News of the World • March 20, 03:56 PM • 6629 views
Trump plans to seize Kharg Island to unblock the Strait of Hormuz - media

The US administration is considering occupying the Iranian island to restore oil exports. Three Marine units have already been dispatched to the region.

News of the World • March 20, 03:05 PM • 5875 views
Oil prices fall amid discussions between the US and allies on efforts to increase supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • March 20, 02:56 PM • 6394 views
Ukraine expands joint drone production with a number of European countries - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced UAV co-production with Germany, Britain, and France. The development of systems for working in the ocean and underwater is also underway.

Politics • March 20, 02:41 PM • 5106 views
EU prepares for multi-year energy crisis due to attacks on Qatar - Media

Iranian attacks on Qatar's gas processing plant have caused fuel shortages in Europe. EU leaders are calling for a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities.

News of the World • March 20, 09:12 AM • 7254 views
Seven countries condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz - statement text

Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.

News of the World • March 20, 08:30 AM • 6742 views
Russians are massively reorienting towards Asia due to war and sanctions - Foreign Intelligence Service

Russian students are massively choosing Asian universities instead of European ones due to sanctions. Chinese and Korean languages have become the most popular among Russian youth.

News of the World • March 19, 12:42 PM • 4297 views
Ukraine again ranked 111th in the happiness index, Finland is first for the ninth time in a row

Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.

Society • March 19, 07:25 AM • 67138 views
Europe to pay more for gas due to Middle East war - HSBC forecast

HSBC analysts predict elevated gas prices until 2027 due to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Europe remains vulnerable to LNG shortages.

Economy • March 16, 11:37 PM • 8468 views
Ponomarenko, Neshcheret, and Krushynskyi received their debut calls to the national team - Rebrov announced the squad for the World Cup play-off matchesVideo

Serhiy Rebrov called up 26 players for the March matches against Sweden. Ruslan Neshcheret, Matviy Ponomarenko, and Borys Krushynskyi received their debut calls.

Sports • March 16, 12:48 PM • 4505 views
Explosion occurred near a Jewish school in Amsterdam after an attack on a synagogue in RotterdamVideo

An improvised device exploded near the wall of the Cheider school. Dutch authorities called the incident a targeted attack on the Jewish community.

News of the World • March 14, 11:40 AM • 5515 views
Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian F-16 pilots in RomaniaVideo

The President met with military personnel at the F-16 training center to discuss the stages of training. Some of the pilots are already performing combat missions against the aggressor.

News of the World • March 12, 09:50 PM • 10780 views
Ukraine joined the Convention on International Access to Justice - Rada

The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.

Society • March 12, 02:52 PM • 4533 views
EU countries call for strengthening European payment systems

The six largest EU economies are calling for an accelerated introduction of the digital euro and the creation of their own payment infrastructure. This is intended to strengthen the bloc's strategic autonomy and stimulate economic growth.

Economy • March 12, 01:20 PM • 3894 views
IMF loan gave EU time to overcome Hungary's veto on €90 billion loan to Kyiv

The IMF loan ensured Kyiv's financial stability until May 2026. This gives EU leaders time to overcome Hungary's veto on the €90 billion aid package.

Economy • March 11, 04:15 AM • 6233 views
Russian hackers are trying to trick Signal and WhatsApp users into revealing verification codes and PINs - Center for Countering Disinformation

The enemy is attacking military personnel and officials using social engineering methods to obtain PIN codes. Attackers are using fake support chatbots.

News of the World • March 10, 01:21 PM • 3469 views
Expert explained why diesel prices actually rose

Expert Serhiy Kuyun explained the price increase by the need to purchase new batches at world prices. The cost of diesel at the border reached 80 hryvnias.

Economy • March 9, 12:19 PM • 3761 views