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A huge tanker blocked traffic in the Bosphorus due to a technical malfunction
Russian vessel transporting troops from Syria breaks down off the coast of Portugal
Severe storm paralyzes transportation in Madeira
Six embassies in Kyiv were damaged by the Russian strike: Foreign Ministry reports on the aftermath
China urges Macau to reduce its dependence on gambling
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Ukraine and Portugal discuss defense cooperation and supply of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Norway will continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Portugal in 2025
Ukrainian airline resumes regular flights: what is known
Ukrainian headscarf day: how a traditional headdress became a global flash mob
The national team of Ukraine received opponents at the youth Euro 2025
ARMA ignores auditors' findings: instead of eliminating deficiencies in the Register of Seized Assets, there will be a new design
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Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
Four-year accessibility program in Brovary: how people with disabilities are helped
Orthodox calendar for 2025: dates of the great feasts
Doobra farm: how Ukrainian craft cheeses are conquering the world
"Activating several thousand modern centrifuges": Iran specified measures in response to the actions of the IAEA
Ukraine has learned its opponent in the Nations League playoffs: who will it be
Demand for "golden visas" among Americans has increased dramatically after Trump's victory
132 hamsters escaped from the luggage compartment and delayed the plane for 5 days
National Geographic presents 20 best photos in the world
Portuguese sheep's milk cheese recognised as the best in the world
Thousands of people protest in Spain over authorities' response to deadly floods
Ukraine's women's national team wins a confident victory over North Macedonia
After criticism, ARMA announces update of seized assets register
Flooding in Spain may become the largest in Europe in 50 years: 158 victims already
Which countries have the largest gold reserves: infographic
Portugal signs agreement with France to purchase Caesar guns until 2034
A Ukrainian bookshelf has appeared in Portugal. It was opened by Zelenska
During NATO exercises, the Ukrainian military integrated the DELTA combat system with a Rheinmetall ground drone
Ukrainian Julian Boyko wins gold at the European Snooker Championships
Azores have created the largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic
Hungary captures the brightest comet in more than 10 years on photos and video
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has set a milestone by scoring in 600 different matches
A huge tanker blocked traffic in the Bosphorus due to a technical malfunction
The 274-meter-long Panamanian-flagged tanker Cordelia Moon broke down in the Bosphorus. The vessel was traveling from the Turkish port of Yalova to Novorossiysk, which led to a complete cessation of traffic in both directions.
Russian vessel transporting troops from Syria breaks down off the coast of Portugal
The cargo ship Sparta, which was supposed to take Russian weapons out of Syria, broke down on the high seas due to an engine failure. Russian troops in Syria are to leave the country by February 2025 at the request of local authorities.
Severe storm paralyzes transportation in Madeira
Strong winds in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira caused a transportation collapse. More than 30 flights were canceled and maritime traffic with Porto Santo was suspended.
Six embassies in Kyiv were damaged by the Russian strike: Foreign Ministry reports on the aftermath
Russian shelling in Kyiv damaged a building with 6 embassies, including broken windows and damaged ceilings. There were no injuries among the diplomats.
China urges Macau to reduce its dependence on gambling
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the new Macau government to diversify the economy of the largest gambling center. The new leader of the city, Sam Hou Fai, is to promote tourism and high technology.
Ukraine and Portugal discuss defense cooperation and supply of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Portugal held a telephone conversation on cooperation in the defense industry. The parties discussed financing for the production and supply of drones and scheduled a meeting at Ramstein.
Norway will continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Portugal in 2025
Norway has allocated funds to continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots and technicians in Portugal. The program will start after the completion of training in Denmark and will include the provision of instructors and technical support.
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.
Ukrainian headscarf day: how a traditional headdress became a global flash mob
On December 7, Ukraine celebrates the day of the Ukrainian headscarf, founded in 2019. The holiday became an international flash mob and set a national record for the number of women in traditional headscarves.
The national team of Ukraine received opponents at the youth Euro 2025
The youth national team of Ukraine got into Group D at Euro 2025, where it will meet with Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark. The team will play its first match on June 12 against Denmark in Presov.
Doobra farm: how Ukrainian craft cheeses are conquering the world
"Doobra farm" from Bohuslav region won two bronze awards at the World Cheese Awards 2024. The company represents Ukraine at the prestigious international cheese competition for the third year in a row.
"Activating several thousand modern centrifuges": Iran specified measures in response to the actions of the IAEA
Iran's foreign minister has announced the activation of thousands of advanced domestic centrifuges. This is a response to the IAEA resolution supported by the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany.
Ukraine has learned its opponent in the Nations League playoffs: who will it be
Ukraine will play Belgium in the playoffs for the 2024/2025 Nations League A. The first match will take place at home on March 20, and the return leg will be played away on March 23, 2025.
Demand for "golden visas" among Americans has increased dramatically after Trump's victory
Requests for golden visas from Americans increased by 400% in the week after Trump's victory. The most popular program among Americans is Portugal's Golden Residence Permit Program with a minimum investment of €250,000.
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.
National Geographic presents 20 best photos in the world
National Geographic has presented its annual selection of the best photos of the year from over 2. 3 million images. Among the 20 selected photos are unique shots of penguins and a mass wedding during an eclipse.
Portuguese sheep's milk cheese recognised as the best in the world
The soft cheese from Quinta do Pomar was recognized as the best among 4786 cheeses from 47 countries. British cheesemakers were unable to participate due to customs restrictions after Brexit.
Thousands of people protest in Spain over authorities' response to deadly floods
Mass protests against the actions of the regional authorities during the deadly floods took place in Valencia. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of belatedly raising the alarm, which led to numerous casualties.
Ukraine's women's national team wins a confident victory over North Macedonia
Ukrainian basketball players defeated North Macedonia with a score of 98:49 in the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers. Thanks to this victory, the Ukrainian national team climbed to third place in Group G.
After criticism, ARMA announces update of seized assets register
ARMA Head Olena Duma promises to launch a modernized register of seized assets in early 2025. The updated database will contain expanded information on property, funds and international cooperation.
Flooding in Spain may become the largest in Europe in 50 years: 158 victims already
Flash floods in eastern Spain killed 158 people and left dozens missing. The natural disaster destroyed Valencia's infrastructure and flooded agricultural land.
Which countries have the largest gold reserves: infographic
The United States leads the world in gold reserves with 8133. 5 tons, followed by Germany with 3351.5 tons. Ukraine is ranked 61st with 27.4 tons of reserves, and the total world gold volume is 36118.2 tons.
Portugal signs agreement with France to purchase Caesar guns until 2034
Portugal has signed an agreement with France to purchase up to 36 Caesar guns by 2034 to upgrade its army. Caesar is a mobile artillery system capable of firing 6 rounds at a distance of 40 km in less than a minute.
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.
During NATO exercises, the Ukrainian military integrated the DELTA combat system with a Rheinmetall ground drone
The Ukrainian military coordinated the operation of more than 50 UAVs during the REPMUS 24 exercise in Portugal. The DELTA system was integrated with other combat systems for data exchange and force delineation.
Ukrainian Julian Boyko wins gold at the European Snooker Championships
Yulian Boyko won a gold medal in the Shoot Out discipline at the Continental Snooker Championship in Portugal. In the final, he confidently defeated the Englishman Craig Steadman with a score of 49:5.
Azores have created the largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic
The Regional Assembly of the Azores has approved the creation of a marine protected area of 300 thousand km². Half of the territory will be fully protected, while the other half will be allowed for selective fishing.
Hungary captures the brightest comet in more than 10 years on photos and video
In the Hungarian city of Abaujvar, comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchiinshan-Atlas is being observed. This is the brightest comet in the last 13 years, which is moving away from the Sun and becoming more visible in the western sky.
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
12 EU countries have called on the European Commission to support the creation of energy associations to reduce energy prices. They presented a joint document at a meeting of EU energy ministers, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.
The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has set a milestone by scoring in 600 different matches
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to score in 600 different top-level games. The 39-year-old Portuguese reached the milestone in a match against Saudi Arabia, scoring his 905th career goal.