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Without Ukraine, EU troops have no chance to withstand Russia - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.

War • January 16, 01:17 AM • 110147 views

In 2024, Ukraine recorded more than 59 thousand refusals to travel abroad

Since the beginning of 2024, the State Border Guard Service has reported 59,000 refusals to cross the border, mostly to men aged 18-60. Most violations are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and there has been a decrease in illegal crossing attempts.

Society • January 14, 10:24 AM • 30688 views

New protests take place in Romania due to the cancellation of presidential elections

Mass protests were held in Bucharest against the Constitutional Court's decision to cancel the 2024 presidential election. The action was organized by the AUR party, and several people were injured during the 10-hour rally.

News of the World • January 13, 12:38 AM • 25804 views

Cyprus may join the Schengen area this year

Cyprus plans to finalize all technical issues to join the Schengen area by the end of 2025. The country's president announced the expected benefits for tourism and investment, but experts warn of possible complications due to the island's divided status.

News of the World • January 11, 11:28 PM • 25708 views

Romania sets new date for presidential elections

Romania will hold repeat presidential elections on May 4 and 18 after the results of the previous vote were annulled. Ultranationalist Kelin Georgescu, who won thanks to a TikTok campaign, may once again become a favorite.

News of the World • January 9, 08:05 AM • 20982 views

Car traffic will be restricted on the bridge on the border with Romania until spring: what travelers need to know

Vehicular traffic at the Solotvyno-Sighetu-Marmaciei checkpoint will be restricted from January 10 to February 28, 2025. The restrictions will be in effect daily from 9:00 to 15:30, and pedestrians will be able to cross the border without obstacles.

Society • January 9, 07:22 AM • 21041 views

Ukraine is ready to help Moldova, in particular, with coal - Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine had a conversation with Maia Sandu on energy challenges in Moldova. Ukraine is ready to provide assistance with coal to overcome the energy crisis and counter Russian pressure.

Economy • January 8, 07:22 PM • 40574 views

A boy dies skiing down a mountain in Lviv region

A 12-year-old boy from Kyiv died at a ski resort in the Lviv region. The child suffered a fatal head injury after falling while skiing.

Society • January 8, 01:50 PM • 21019 views

7 years behind bars: organizer of conscripts' escape convicted in Bukovyna

A resident of Chernivtsi district was sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempting to smuggle three conscripts to Moldova. The men were found in the luggage compartment of a minibus while trying to cross the border.

War • January 8, 02:42 AM • 31273 views

Baltic states prepare assistance to Moldova after gas supply cut-off - joint statement

Eight Nordic countries have announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies on January 1, 2025. The NB8 countries praised the Moldovan authorities for their efforts to ensure energy stability.

Economy • January 8, 01:59 AM • 104597 views

Energy deficit in Transnistria reaches about 30%: there is a risk of a complete breakdown of the energy system

Due to the cessation of Russian gas supplies, the energy deficit in Transnistria reached 30%. Moldova offered Tiraspol alternative options for purchasing gas, but received no response.

News of the World • January 6, 02:00 PM • 21971 views

Heat and electricity tariffs to rise sharply in Moldova

The National Agency of Moldova has approved new utility tariffs. The cost of heat will increase to 2,510 lei per gigacalorie, and electricity will rise by 65-75%.

News of the World • January 3, 12:37 PM • 23449 views

Ukraine will help Moldova with electricity: details of the new agreement with Energocom

State-owned Energocom has purchased electricity from Ukraine to cover the deficit as of January 2. Additionally, an agreement was signed with Energoatom to supply energy at night.

News of the World • January 1, 10:16 PM • 52585 views

Moldova can almost double electricity imports from the EU

Moldova was granted the right to increase its electricity import quota from the EU from 315 MW to 600 MW. This is possible provided that the electricity is not used by other importers.

News of the World • January 1, 07:41 PM • 29951 views

Energy crisis in Moldova: what is known

After the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Transnistria was left without supplies and Moldova switched to alternative energy sources. The Right Bank receives 52% of its electricity from Romania and 45% from local sources.

Economy • January 1, 05:41 PM • 54672 views

Moldavian TPP halted electricity supplies and switched to coal

The Moldovan TPP in Transnistria has stopped supplying electricity to the right bank of the Dniester and switched to coal fuel. Stocks of Donetsk coal will be sufficient for 50 days to meet the humanitarian needs of the region.

News of the World • January 1, 04:42 PM • 29842 views

Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen: what it means for travel

On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria officially became part of the Schengen area. Passport checks at land borders have been canceled, making it easier to travel between EU countries.

News of the World • January 1, 04:36 AM • 25868 views

New rules for entering Europe: what changes await Ukrainians in 2025

And how much will you have to pay.

Society • December 31, 08:05 PM • 27286 views

Transnistria cuts off gas to state institutions as transit through Ukraine ends

The separatist authorities of Transnistria have cut off gas supplies to 12 state institutions due to the upcoming cessation of transit from Russia. “Gazprom plans to stop gas exports to Moldova on January 1 due to debts.

News of the World • December 30, 10:57 AM • 20854 views

Romania sets date for new presidential elections: when will they take place

Romania will hold repeat presidential elections on March 23 and April 6, 2025. The previous results were canceled due to large-scale cyberattacks and suspicions of external interference.

News of the World • December 28, 06:30 PM • 23369 views

The government has approved new quotas for agricultural exports: what does it mean

The Cabinet of Ministers has determined the list of goods subject to export licensing in 2025. Quotas for sugar and poultry exports and restrictions on grain exports to five EU countries were established.

Economy • December 27, 12:34 PM • 33400 views

It was recorded for about 5 minutes: Romania detects new airspace breaching

Romania's radar systems detected a small flying object that penetrated 6 km inland in the Tulcea County. The object stayed in the airspace for about 5 minutes, after which it disappeared from the radar.

War • December 27, 09:43 AM • 18650 views

New scheme of Russian propaganda through fake advertising agencies exposed

Russia's foreign ministry is creating a network of fake advertising agencies to spread disinformation in the West and the Global South. One of these companies, AdNow, founded by a Russian woman named Serebryanskaya, has already been identified by the Financial Times.

News of the World • December 26, 09:15 AM • 15667 views

European Parliament is preparing a resolution on disinformation and historical falsifications of the Russian Federation - Pushkarenko

The European Parliament has begun preparing a resolution on systemic disinformation and historical falsifications by the Russian Federation. The document exposes Russia's attempts to interfere in the politics of the EU, the US and other countries through cyberattacks and manipulations.

Politics • December 26, 08:40 AM • 16434 views

Ukraine has completed two new steps of the Ukraine Facility plan: what has changed

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved strategies for reforming psychoneurological institutions until 2034 and developing border infrastructure until 2030. Both documents are part of the Ukraine Facility Plan.

Politics • December 26, 08:39 AM • 15281 views

Passenger traffic at the border decreased significantly on Christmas - border guards

On Christmas Day, 68,000 people crossed the border on December 25, which is significantly less than in previous days. Border guards note the highest passenger traffic dynamics during martial law during the New Year holidays.

Society • December 26, 08:33 AM • 13963 views

Over the past few months, border guards have been recording a decrease in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border - Demchenko

The SBGS reports a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border from August to December 2023. Most violations are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and the least - with Poland.

Society • December 26, 08:01 AM • 15460 views

Lost in the mountains near the border: three Ukrainians rescued in Romania

Mountain rescuers found three Ukrainians who got lost in the Maramures Mountains after crossing the border with Romania. One victim was injured by stones, while the other two suffered from hypothermia.

Society • December 26, 06:59 AM • 15154 views

Romania to close 30 border crossing points with EU countries: what's going on

After joining the Schengen area in 2025, Romania will close 30 land border crossings on its borders with Hungary and Bulgaria. The country will strengthen security measures due to the risks of illegal migration.

Society • December 25, 09:17 PM • 40060 views

Moldova is verifying information about two Russian Federation missiles that violated its airspace

The Border Police of Moldova reported a possible violation of airspace by two Russian missiles on December 25. The Ministry of Defense of the country denies the violation, stating that the monitoring system did not detect any missiles.

News of the World • December 25, 12:28 PM • 15418 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

russia is “preparing something” in belarus, hiding behind military exercises - Zelensky

The Supreme Court has put an end to the case of Yuriy Hrymchak, the former Deputy Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories

European leaders will not arrive in Kyiv on May 9 - Politico

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

Two teenagers fell from the 16th floor in Lviv: what is known

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics tradeExclusive

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy businessExclusive

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