Oil transportation will begin on the afternoon of April 22 after repairs are completed. MOL has submitted applications for supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Poison was found in a jar of HiPP puree in Austria after a customer complaint. Similar cases have been recorded in supermarkets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
A toxic substance was found in HiPP jars with carrots and potatoes. The SPAR chain has recalled the products from 1,500 stores due to a threat to infant lives.
Slovakia will challenge energy sanctions against Russia in court due to a violation of the principle of unanimous voting. Bratislava demands the cancellation of gas limits.
Juraj Blanár announced his readiness to veto the 20th EU sanctions package for the sake of the oil pipeline's operation. At the same time, the country will support a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary recorded a turnout of 16. 89% in the first hours of voting. Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar have already visited polling stations.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and the President of Serbia expressed their support for Viktor Orbán during the vote. The politicians noted his contribution to the protection of sovereignty.
Ukraine plans to complete the restoration of the damaged oil pipeline by the end of spring. Hungary is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv due to delays in oil supplies.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and the USA are hindering Ukraine's membership. At the same time, the issue of accession will not be resolved in the near future.
Last year, Ukrainians founded 2,206 companies in the Czech Republic, accounting for 7% of all new firms. The share of businesses with Russian owners has fallen by 45% since 2018.
The Slovak Prime Minister demands the lifting of restrictions on the import of Russian resources and the resumption of operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline. He called the European Commission's policy disastrous.
The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.
Special services detained two Poles for aiding in the arson of an LPP Holding workshop. The crime is of a terrorist nature and is related to drone production.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has created an online platform for systematically clarifying its position. The radio will operate 24/7.
The President of Slovakia initiated constitutional changes to expand the army's powers in peacetime. The reason was an incident involving a UAV crash near the border.
Participants of the Olympic Dreams project won gold in Riga and secured podium finishes at the European Cups. The Ukrainian national team took second place in the overall standings.
During a meeting with the heads of parliamentary delegations from European countries, Zelenskyy announced a conversation with US representatives.
The President met with representatives of European parliaments after the Bucha Summit. Defense cooperation, the return of prisoners, and EU accession were discussed.
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 published recordings confirm the cooperation of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry with the Kremlin to protect Russian oligarchs. Szijjártó coordinated efforts to lift sanctions.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
The Hungarian Prime Minister ordered to stop gas supplies to Ukraine from July to resume oil transit. This decision threatens lawsuits and damages.
Slovak police are investigating Prime Minister Fico's actions over the suspension of emergency power supplies to Ukraine. He is also suspected of abuse of power and treason.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
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.
Due to attacks on ports and pipelines, Russia has lost the ability to export 2 million barrels per day. This has become the most serious disruption in modern history.
The EU has postponed the deadline for submitting a proposal to ban oil from the Russian Federation due to geopolitics. The plan envisages a complete rejection of Russian supplies by the end of 2027.