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The band Ziferblat has updated the song "Bird of Pray" for Eurovision 2025

The Ukrainian band Ziferblat presented the contest version of the song "Bird of Pray" for their performance at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The updated composition features orchestral sound and new vocal parts in the chorus.

Culture • March 10, 10:35 AM • 14074 views

Credit transfers dominate: how Ukrainians made payments in 2024

The NBU has released data on payment transactions in Ukraine for 2024. Credit transfers dominated with 3.6 billion domestic transactions worth more than UAH 43 trillion, and 7.1 million international transfers were made.

Economy • February 26, 09:21 AM • 21290 views

Italian contestant refuses to perform at Eurovision 2025: what's the reason

The Italian singer Olly refused to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 due to the coincidence of dates with his solo tour. The artist decided to focus on concerts instead of traveling to Basel.

Culture • February 24, 12:17 AM • 109092 views

Switzerland is ready to provide 200 soldiers for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine in nine to twelve months

The commander of the Swiss Armed Forces announced his readiness to provide 200 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This requires a request from the UN and the approval of the Swiss government.

War • February 23, 11:20 AM • 21642 views

Americans and Russians secretly discussed the war in Ukraine through a Swiss channel - Reuters

Representatives of the USA and Russia are meeting informally in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meetings are taking place with the participation of individuals with diplomatic experience, although their official status remains unclear.

War • February 21, 06:19 AM • 31256 views

Ziferblat signs contract to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025

The winners of the national selection, Ziferblat, will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.

Society • February 15, 12:59 PM • 30269 views

Zelenskyy: Putin will try to invite Trump to the May 9 parade in Moscow as “a prop in his play”

President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.

Politics • February 15, 11:36 AM • 24515 views

Yegor Kurtzev wins gold medal in figure skating at the 2025 UEFA World Championships

Egor Kurtzev, 15, became the figure skating champion at the European Youth Olympic Festival. The athlete scored 130.15 points in the free skate program, beating an Estonian and a Swiss.

Sports • February 14, 07:00 PM • 59389 views

Switzerland approves new program to support Ukraine's recovery

The Swiss Federal Council has approved a €1. 6 billion support program for Ukraine for 2025-2028. The program covers economic recovery, development of services and protection of civilians.

War • February 12, 10:43 PM • 33796 views

Scandalous Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Ireland's representative will sing a song written by a Russian

Singer Emmi will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Laika Party”. One of the authors of the song about the Soviet space dog is Larisa Tormi, a Russian woman living in Ireland.

Culture • February 12, 11:58 AM • 30130 views

“Kayak to Eurovision and Jesus on stage": memes from the National Selection

Social networks are full of memes after the National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Users paid special attention to the image of the host Vasyl Baidak and his “wedding” costume.

Culture • February 9, 12:09 PM • 110646 views

Swiss intelligence reveals new Russian schemes for purchasing sanctioned goods

The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service has uncovered Russia's attempts to purchase sanctioned goods through third countries. The main intermediaries are Turkey, Serbia, India, Central Asian countries and China.

Economy • February 9, 09:23 AM • 40047 views

“Diya withstood a record number of requests during the national selection for Eurovision 2025

More than 300 thousand Ukrainians voted through Diia in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. At the peak of voting, the app processed 18 thousand requests per second instead of the usual 800-900.

Society • February 8, 11:39 PM • 35304 views

Ukraine will be represented by Ziferblat at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The song “Bird Of Pray” by Ziferblat has won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The winner was determined by the jury and viewers, including 362.4 thousand votes via Diia.

Culture • February 8, 09:28 PM • 40769 views

Today Ukraine will choose a representative for Eurovision 2025: where to watch the final and how to vote

The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.

Society • February 8, 01:55 PM • 107560 views

FROLOV created a look for the finalist of the Eurovision Song Contest KHAYAT

Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.

Society • February 7, 04:21 PM • 120060 views

Airplane with passengers crashes near airfield in Switzerland, there are victims

A plane crash has occurred in the canton of Bern near the regional airfield in Grenchen. Several passengers were injured and rescue operations are ongoing.

News of the World • February 6, 02:57 PM • 29227 views

Eurovision Song Contest 2025: when to watch, the order of performances and who is currently the favorite

On February 8, the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place, where 10 performers will compete. According to bookmakers, the main contender is Ziferblat with the song Bird of Pray.

Culture • February 3, 03:14 PM • 194718 views

Ukraine became an associate member of the largest organization of NATO reserve officers

Ukraine has joined the Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve (CIOR) as an associate member. The decision was unanimously supported by the heads of national associations of reserve officers of NATO countries.

War • January 31, 06:39 PM • 50698 views

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Lavreniuk wins bronze at the European Junior Championships

Yaroslav Lavreniuk won a bronze medal at the European Junior and U20 Championships in Sigulda. The 17-year-old athlete from Zhytomyr showed a time of 1:42.82, losing to two Latvian athletes.

Sports • January 31, 02:03 PM • 26702 views

Lunin and Trubin have found out their rivals in the Champions League playoffs: who will play whom?

The draw for the 1/16 finals of the Champions League took place in Nyon, where Lunin's Real Madrid will face Manchester City and Trubin's Benfica will face Monaco. The first matches will take place on February 11.

Sports • January 31, 01:09 PM • 26349 views

The Big Mac index showed that the hryvnia is one of the most undervalued currencies in the world

According to the Big Mac index, the hryvnia is undervalued by 50. 7% and should be worth 20.73 UAH to the dollar instead of 42.0. Ukraine ranked sixth among the world's most undervalued currencies.

Economy • January 30, 11:00 AM • 25517 views

When will Ukraine perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel? Results of the draw

The draw determined the order of the countries' performances at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Ukraine will perform on May 13 along with Sweden, Slovenia and other countries in the first half of the first semifinal.

Culture • January 28, 01:43 PM • 25045 views

Eurovision Song Contest 2025: songs and order of performances of the national selection finalists announced

“Suspilne Broadcasting presented 10 songs by the participants of the National Selection and drew lots for the order of performances. The final of the selection will be held on February 8, the winner will be determined by the jury and the audience.

Culture • January 23, 02:56 PM • 25705 views

Girl who survived Hamas attack to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

24-year-old Yuval Raphael will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Switzerland. The girl survived the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, hiding for 8 hours under the bodies of the dead at the Nova festival.

Culture • January 23, 08:14 AM • 32114 views

Zelensky met with the leaders of Sweden, Croatia, and the Netherlands in Davos: what they talked about

The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Ministers of Sweden, Croatia and the Netherlands on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. They discussed military assistance, investments in the defense industry, and humanitarian demining.

War • January 22, 07:15 PM • 46015 views

Zelenskyy arrives in Davos: what's on the visit program

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the World Economic Forum. He is scheduled to hold talks with leaders from Latin America and Asia, as well as meetings with representatives of big business.

Politics • January 21, 11:13 AM • 31003 views

The World Economic Forum opens in Davos

The World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos on January 20-24 with the theme “Cooperation for the Intelligent Age. ” Zelenskyy will deliver a special speech on January 21. The event will be attended by 60 world leaders.

Politics • January 20, 07:00 AM • 32883 views

Trump instructs his aides to organize urgent talks with Putin

The US president-elect has ordered to organize a phone conversation with Putin immediately after taking the oath of office. Trump intends to discuss a personal meeting to try to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics • January 20, 05:49 AM • 30608 views

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Yaroslav Lavreniuk became world junior champion

Yaroslav Lavreniuk became the U-20 world champion in skeleton in St. Moritz. The athlete also took fourth place in the U-23 category, repeating Ukraine's best result in history.

Sports • January 19, 08:27 AM • 32510 views

It will be targeted: the Ministry of Defense explained all the details about the unblocking of medical workers

Ukraine and the USA will sign an agreement on minerals in the coming days - Shmyhal

India and Pakistan: Political scientist explains whether a new war is brewing and how it will affect Ukraine

The Rada extended the deadline for the voluntary return of military personnel from unauthorized leave until August 30.

State Land Bank or Vinnytsia "meeting of friends" around land management

From May, gasoline in Ukraine should be sold with alcohol: how this will affect cars and the cost of fuel

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

Kellogg: US and Ukraine agreed on 22 actions for further agreements on the war

Horror films - main box office hits of 2024: Deadline rating

Planned series "Einstein" has been postponed for a year

Hetmantsev's bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund was subjected to devastating criticism by the Verkhovna Rada's scientific and expert department

Bread, oil, cherries: what do your menu and agricultural science of Ukraine have in common?

Duma calls the reform a “threat,” while experts call it a necessity: what is happening with the changes in ARMA

Bread, oil, cherries: what do your menu and agricultural science of Ukraine have in common?

Hetmantsev's bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund was subjected to devastating criticism by the Verkhovna Rada's scientific and expert department

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