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The State Tax Service (STS) under the leadership of Tetiana Kiriyenko enabled the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to equate aircraft leasing with royalties and open cases against airlines. This threatens double taxation, losses for airlines, and the complete destruction of the civil aviation industry.
A 40-year-old man was detained in Ireland for attacking a C-130 Hercules military aircraft. Due to the incident, the airport's operations were halted and flights were delayed.
Authorities used military equipment to remove trucks and tractors from Foynes and Whitegate ports. Protesters are demanding lower fuel taxes.
From April 10, 2026, Ukrainians will undergo biometric registration when entering 29 European countries. The system will automatically control the length of stay.
Attempts by the BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) to tax airlines for aircraft leasing abroad threaten Ukraine's international reputation and jeopardize the aviation industry in Ukraine. Experts emphasize the violation of conventions on avoiding double taxation and the risks posed by the incorrect interpretation of international law.
Ukrainians in Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal can undergo DNA sampling procedures. The campaign will last until May and June 2026.
The President met with Helen McEntee to discuss the opening of EU clusters. The parties considered a model of security cooperation and assistance to Ukraine.
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.
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.
The Ukrainian national team needs to defeat Sweden and the winner of the Poland — Albania match to qualify for the World Cup. The tournament format does not allow for any mistakes.
The Irish government will reduce compensation for refugee accommodation from 600 to 400 euros. The ARP program is planned to be completely phased out over the next three years.
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.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
Kyiv customs officers prevented the illegal export of a rare 18th-century Latin book and handed it over to the Odesa National Scientific Library. This is the second volume of Johann Georg Gmelin's work, published in 1749, which will now be available to scholars and researchers.
The EU's top court has allowed WhatsApp to appeal a €225 million fine for privacy violations. This decision paves the way for Meta to challenge other multi-billion euro fines.
Former footballer Iya Andrushchak has become the head coach of the Ukrainian women's national team, replacing Volodymyr Pyatenko. The team will start their 2027 World Cup qualifiers in a difficult group with Spain, England, and Iceland.
In February 2026, five new films of various genres will be released in Ukrainian cinemas. Among them are the drama "Wuthering Heights", the thriller "Road to Crime", and a documentary about Elvis Presley.
Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne stated that Ukraine will be discussed during the visit of EU leaders to India. The visit aims to conclude a free trade agreement.
European leaders and industry representatives met in Hamburg to discuss cooperation in energy and security in the North Sea. The UK and Europe signed the Hamburg Declaration to implement large-scale offshore wind energy projects.
EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, are gathering for an emergency summit on Greenland in Brussels. Merz expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for changing his stance on Greenland beforehand.
Elon Musk has once again floated the idea of buying Ryanair after a dispute with its CEO, Michael O'Leary. The billionaire conducted a poll on X regarding the acquisition of the company, which has a market value of approximately 30 billion euros.
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
TikTok is introducing new age detection technology in Europe. It analyzes profile information, videos, and behavioral signals to identify accounts that may belong to minors.
EU countries have supported a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, paving the way for its signing next week. The agreement, which concludes 25 years of negotiations, will create an integrated market with 780 million consumers.
The head of Ireland's defense and foreign policy departments has refuted a statement by the Military Intelligence Service (IMIS) that China is "hostile. " The minister emphasized the importance of economic cooperation and warned of the risks of isolating Beijing ahead of his upcoming trade mission.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/2027 Nations League will take place on February 12, 2026, in Brussels. The Ukrainian national team will compete in League B.
As of early December 2025, official delegations led by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy have made over 50 foreign visits. The accounting of expenses for their organization is not kept separately, and information about the preparation of visits is restricted.
The Milan prosecutor's office concluded that 21 alleged cases of Russian drones flying over the European Joint Research Centre (JRC) were a technical error. The security system of the JRC nuclear site produced false positives due to a common GSM signal booster.
The EU leaders' summit began with a delay due to negotiations between Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa with farmers. Leaders are discussing funding for Ukraine, defense readiness, and a trade agreement with Mercosur.
The Russian Federation has been recognized as the least peaceful country on the planet, taking last place in the annual Global Peace Index (GPI) report. Ukraine and Sudan also made it into the top three most dangerous states.