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Glitches in the "Ukrzaliznytsia" application: how to solve the most common problems

Ukrzaliznytsia resumes online ticket sales after the failure, but passengers complain about problems. Instructions for purchasing, returning, and actions in case of ticket loss.

Society • March 27, 08:23 AM • 36539 views

France and Italy are delaying the EU's allocation of €5 billion for ammunition to Ukraine - Bloomberg

EU's efforts to provide Ukraine with €5 billion for ammunition are being delayed by France and Italy. They do not want to publicize large figures and are asking for more details on the plan.

War • March 21, 11:00 AM • 139833 views

The EU has a plan to resolve Slovakia's gas dispute with Ukraine - Politico

The European Union is considering the possibility of using Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities to resolve the dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia over the loss of gas transit revenues. Ukraine will import gas from Greece and Turkey.

Economy • March 21, 07:55 AM • 20197 views

Slovakia is ready to block EU sanctions against Russia if they threaten peace processes - Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that the country may veto new EU sanctions against Russia if they hinder peace talks. He also suggested the possibility of lifting existing sanctions.

War • March 20, 04:07 PM • 16403 views

Italy, France and Slovakia are asking for a softer version of Kallas' proposal on aid to Ukraine - Politico

Italy, France and Slovakia are advocating for a softer version of Kaja Kallas' proposal for military aid to Ukraine. They insist on a voluntary basis of support, which raises disputes about funding.

Politics • March 20, 12:07 PM • 15084 views

Trump "inspired" Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on NGOs and media

Trump's actions regarding USAID encouraged Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on non-governmental organizations and media in their countries. The governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have stepped up their efforts.

News of the World • March 18, 11:24 AM • 42751 views

Italy is among the top five countries contributing to the “democratic recession” in Europe - report

Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.

News of the World • March 17, 10:16 AM • 37793 views

Truck traffic will be restricted on the border with Slovakia: what is known

From March 17 to 19, truck traffic will be partially restricted at the Vysne Nemecke – Uzhhorod checkpoint. The reason is the technical maintenance of axle scales.

Society • March 17, 07:12 AM • 17247 views

Officially: The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for another six months, but has not renewed 4 people on the list

The EU Council has extended individual sanctions against Russia. 3 deceased persons have been removed from the list and 4 persons have not been renewed, but the EU is ready to increase pressure on Russia.

War • March 14, 02:57 PM • 143840 views

"EU increases pressure on Russia": von der Leyen confirmed the extension of sanctions against Russia

The EU has extended sanctions against Russia until September 15, 2025, but removed 4 individuals from the list under pressure from Hungary and Slovakia. The restrictions apply to almost 2,400 individuals and legal entities.

War • March 14, 11:44 AM • 15593 views

The EU removes a number of Russians from its sanctions list after pressure from Hungary and Slovakia, securing an agreement to extend sanctions - media

The EU will lift sanctions against Kantor, Degtyarev and Ismailova after Hungary blocked the extension of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The compromise allowed to maintain sanctions against more than 2,400 Russians.

News of the World • March 14, 11:29 AM • 10526 views

Fico says he supports "all peace plans" for a ceasefire in Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Fico supports peace plans for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He stated that he is against the war and for a multi-vector policy.

War • March 12, 09:38 PM • 18214 views

Ukraine will receive over 30 billion euros from the EU despite the lack of new decisions - Stefanishyna

Ukraine will receive over 30 billion euros from the EU in 2024 regardless of the latest decisions in Brussels. 26 EU countries supported the statement regarding the impossibility of negotiating about the war without Ukraine's participation.

War • March 7, 01:10 PM • 16560 views

Fico threatens to veto aid to Ukraine over gas transit issues

Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated the possibility of blocking military and financial aid to Ukraine if gas transit to Europe does not resume. He also proposes an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.

Economy • March 3, 05:06 PM • 19973 views

Hungary blocks EU project on security guarantees and new military aid for Ukraine - Politico

Hungary rejected a draft EU document on security guarantees and military assistance to Ukraine. Slovakia also refused to provide financial and military support to Kyiv.

War • March 3, 08:37 AM • 34743 views

Europe considers creation of a “rearmament bank” or defense fund with British participation - FT

European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

News of the World • February 27, 08:43 AM • 30366 views

Slovak MP says Ukraine should return 3.5 billion euros to the country

The head of SNS, Andrej Danko, said that Ukraine should return €3. 5 billion in aid to Slovakia. He linked this to a possible deal between the US and Ukraine on minerals.

Politics • February 25, 03:48 PM • 24973 views

Zuzana 2 howitzer that Slovakia produces for Ukraine explode in Slovakia

An explosion occurred at a military institute in Zagorod during the testing of a Zuzana 2 howitzer intended for Ukraine. Two technicians were injured and are in stable condition in hospitals.

News of the World • February 25, 02:19 PM • 27437 views

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State interference in the pharmaceutical market threatens the availability of medicines - Musiy

Former Health Minister Oleg Musiy warns of the risks of state regulation of the pharmaceutical market. The new restrictions could lead to the withdrawal of foreign manufacturers from Ukraine and a shortage of important drugs.

Economy • February 25, 05:50 AM • 110502 views

EU plans to appoint a joint representative for Ukraine negotiations

Europe is considering the possibility of appointing a single representative for future negotiations on Ukraine from the EU and allied countries. The issue will be discussed at a special meeting of the European Council on March 6.

War • February 24, 03:38 PM • 106548 views

Slovakia calls for peace talks with Ukraine and the EU

Slovak Vice Prime Minister Peter Kmiec has stated the need to involve Ukraine and the EU in peace talks after the US changed its approach. Slovakia supports Ukraine's sovereignty and European integration.

War • February 24, 12:40 PM • 22816 views

Hungary says 4 EU countries demand to restrict imports of agricultural products from Ukraine

The agriculture ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia have called on the European Commission to return to pre-war quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products. They also demanded that Ukraine comply with EU standards.

Politics • February 24, 01:56 AM • 130693 views

France and Italy are blocking the EU's €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine - Spiegel

France and Italy are slowing down the adoption of the EU's €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine due to budget constraints. The package includes 1.5 million rounds of ammunition and air defense support, but the time for approval is limited.

War • February 22, 08:50 PM • 84530 views

Hungary opposes the extension of sanctions against Russia and the allocation of 20 billion euros in aid to Ukraine

Peter Szijjarto said that Hungary would not support the extension of EU sanctions against Russians and Belarusians. Budapest also opposes the €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, considering it an obstacle to peace.

Politics • February 20, 05:48 PM • 24956 views

Slovakia deported Ukrainian for suspected ties to intelligence services

A 59-year-old Ukrainian citizen was deported from Slovakia because of his ties to intelligence services and organized crime. He is banned from entering all EU countries for two years.

News of the World • February 19, 04:39 AM • 35279 views

She overcame a height of 2 meters: Maguchikh wins gold at track and field tournament in Slovakia

Jaroslawa Maguchikh won the Banskobystricka latka tournament with a score of 2. 01 meters. This is the first jump over 2 meters in the women's competition this season and the second consecutive victory for the Ukrainian on the world tour.

Sports • February 18, 08:59 PM • 33488 views

Sijjarto: US-Russia talks are the best news, while the EU is “supporters of war”

The Hungarian Foreign Minister called the talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh “great news”. He also said that it was good that the EU was not invited because “supporters of war” should not be at peace talks.

War • February 18, 03:44 PM • 28464 views

Ukraine deserves peace through strength - von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.

War • February 17, 09:38 PM • 49757 views

Summit in Paris: Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez emphasizes the importance of peace for Ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Europe wants peace based on international order. The summit in Paris will discuss the war in Ukraine and the European security architecture.

Politics • February 17, 05:41 PM • 27763 views

Against the EU and Ukraine: Fico and Siyarto again promote Kremlin narratives

Slovakia's prime minister and Hungary's foreign minister criticized the Paris meeting on the deployment of troops in Ukraine. Both politicians support the position against military aid to Kyiv and Ukraine's accession to NATO.

War • February 17, 03:49 PM • 30472 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

Skulls and bones in a garbage dump in Kyiv's Podil district turned out to be archaeological artifacts - police

Relatives of those missing during the war will be able to apply at their place of residence: The Rada adopted the bill as a basis

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

The head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head

Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

“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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