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Canada has trained over 43 thousand Ukrainian defenders as part of the UNIFIER mission

As part of Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian military has trained more than 43,000 Ukrainian servicemen since 2015. The program includes basic and specialized training to improve the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 01:09 AM • 33720 views
Ukraine will receive 30 thousand drones from the UK and NATO allies

The international Drone Capability Coalition will allocate 45 million pounds for the purchase of drones for Ukraine. The funding comes from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 03:37 PM • 28642 views
Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko

Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko.

Health • January 9, 02:57 PM • 27285 views
Finnish Foreign Minister denies “threats” to Russia from NATO accession

Elina Valtonen stated that NATO is a defense alliance and does not pose a threat to Russia. The Minister emphasized that free nations choose to be members of the Alliance.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 08:27 PM • 25503 views
The Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical records for more than five years: patients with epidermolysis bullosa remain hostage to the monopoly

For more than 5 years, the Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical documentation for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa. Because of this, Swedish Molnlycke Health Care maintains a monopoly on the medical bandage market in Ukraine.

Society • January 8, 09:39 AM • 175092 views
“We will not give up efforts to achieve justice": Foreign Ministry on the fifth anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane

On the fifth anniversary of the PS752 tragedy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recalled Iran's crime and reaffirmed its intention to seek justice. The international group continues legal actions against Iran at the ICAO and the International Court of Justice.

Politics • January 8, 09:21 AM • 22040 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 • 104914 views
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Skaletska: The Ministry of Health should act in favor of patients, not monopolies

The former Minister of Health has revealed the reasons for the Swedish company's monopoly on the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Ministry of Health should urgently review medical records and the composition of working groups.

Politics • January 3, 02:34 PM • 243393 views
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care is suspected of financing the Orphan Diseases of Ukraine NGO to maintain its monopoly. The head of the association, Tetiana Kulesha, may be lobbying for the interests of the medical bandage manufacturer.

Politics • January 2, 04:48 PM • 199612 views
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Rada to consider reasons for monopoly in the market of headbands for butterfly people

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health has postponed the decision to provide patients with epidermolysis bullosa with bandages. The Ministry of Health has two weeks to study the issue of the Swedish company's monopoly on the medical bandages market.

Politics • January 2, 11:52 AM • 188729 views
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Rada Committee to Investigate Scandal Over Supply of Bandages for Butterfly People

The Parliamentary Committee on Health will investigate the possible monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The committee will check for corruption and the effectiveness of the care products.

Politics • December 30, 05:07 PM • 149897 views
Sweden prepares additional cemetery space in case of war

Swedish funeral associations are looking for additional land plots to bury 30,000 people in case of war. The Church of Sweden and the military recommend preparing for a crisis situation due to tensions with russia.

War in Ukraine • December 28, 07:49 PM • 41703 views
Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

Culture • December 27, 03:42 PM • 25119 views
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It stinks of corruption. Former Health Minister on the monopoly of the Swedish company Molnlycke

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has gained a monopoly on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa through corruption schemes and lobbying. The protocol approved by the Ministry of Health in 2016 has not yet been revised, despite the emergence of high-quality and cheaper analogues, which makes patients dependent on expensive products from one manufacturer.

Politics • December 27, 10:51 AM • 134216 views
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Patients without a choice: the head of the NGO “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine” defends the monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care

The Antimonopoly Committee has found a lack of competition in the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care created a monopoly due to the peculiarities of medical documentation.

Politics • December 26, 08:17 PM • 206691 views
Finland inspects oil tanker of Russia's 'shadow fleet' after cable damage incident - FT

The Finnish authorities are investigating the involvement of the Eagle S tanker from the Russian “shadow fleet” in damaging the Estlink 2 submarine electric cable. The vessel was stopped in Finnish waters after the incident last Wednesday.

News of the World • December 26, 02:59 PM • 18779 views
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How Molnlycke Monopolized the Bandage Market for Patients with Bullous Epidermolysis in Ukraine

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has monopolized the market for dressings for patients with bullous epidermolysis through the clinical guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Other manufacturers cannot compete in public tenders due to specific requirements.

Society • December 26, 01:10 PM • 139325 views
Support for Ukraine's 'win' plummets in Western Europe - The Guardian

In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.

War in Ukraine • December 26, 12:41 PM • 22861 views
The EU is skeptical about the possibility of European peacekeepers in Ukraine: why

EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 07:00 PM • 34130 views
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Monopoly on health: who makes money on bandages for orphan patients?

The state purchases bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa from only one Swedish manufacturer. The investigation revealed a possible conflict of interest in the tender procurement through a public association.

Society • December 25, 11:08 AM • 191389 views
The manufacturer of stars Mercedes-Benz went bankrupt after 228 years of existence

Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a German company that produced emblems for Mercedes-Benz, has declared bankruptcy. The reason was a drop in demand for its products and the crisis in the European automotive industry.

Society • December 25, 01:26 AM • 27975 views
China says it has provided information and documents for Baltic Sea cables investigation - media outlet

China has provided documents in the case of damaged submarine cables in the Baltic Sea and invited European countries to investigate. The Yi Peng 3 vessel, which was under suspicion, resumed operations after a month's downtime.

News of the World • December 23, 03:05 PM • 17942 views
A number of Russian ballet performances canceled in Sweden due to ties to the Kremlin

Eight concert halls in Sweden have canceled performances by the Russian Heritage Ballet Theater due to possible ties to the Russian state. An investigation revealed that the company's director has a company at an address linked to the Russian military.

News of the World • December 22, 01:54 AM • 22850 views
Swedish rapper GABORO was shot dead in a parking lot: the killer shot a video

A 24-year-old rapper GABORO was shot dead in a parking lot, the killer filmed the massacre on video. The incident occurred 6 months after a similar murder of rapper C.Gambino in Gothenburg.

Crimes and emergencies • December 21, 04:39 PM • 26672 views
Cutting cables in the Baltic Sea: Swedish police board a Chinese ship

Swedish law enforcement officials have received permission from China to inspect the Yi Peng 3 in a case of damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. The vessel is suspected of deliberately damaging cables between Finland-Germany and Sweden-Lithuania.

News of the World • December 19, 01:01 PM • 14944 views
Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine: what it includes

The Danish Ministry of Defense has announced the 23rd package of military assistance to Ukraine worth DKK 2. 1 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense, support F-16s, and purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Sweden.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 12:38 PM • 19854 views
Defense Minister: Sweden does not rule out sending troops to Ukraine

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out the deployment of Swedish troops in Ukraine and joint exercises. Sweden has already provided Ukraine with $4.4 billion in military aid.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 11:47 AM • 18577 views
UK allocates more than 44 million dollars to help Ukraine and imposes new sanctions against russia

The UK provides 35m pounds to restore the energy system and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Sanctions were also imposed against 20 ships and two Russian companies involved in shady oil transportation.

Economy • December 17, 01:30 PM • 15866 views
Britain and 11 other European countries agree on tougher measures against Russia's “shadow fleet”

The UK and 11 European countries have agreed to take joint action against Russian ships trying to circumvent sanctions. The participating countries will check the documents of suspicious ships in key sea straits.

News of the World • December 16, 10:24 PM • 17434 views
Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

News of the World • December 16, 09:26 AM • 16207 views