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Russian diamond producer Alrosa announces shutdown of a number of mines and layoffs

The Russian company Alrosa plans to suspend unprofitable deposits and cut its payroll by 10%. The company will also slow down the implementation of investment projects due to falling diamond prices.

News of the World • November 21, 09:27 PM • 19785 views

Scientists have discovered why it's hard for people to keep weight off after losing weight

Swiss researchers have found that fat cells have a “memory” for obesity. Experiments have shown that after losing weight, the cells react more quickly to fatty foods, which leads to weight gain.

Society • November 21, 01:32 PM • 19979 views

Winter is coming: why it is important for Ukraine to switch to alternative energy supply technologies

The city of Brovary is actively implementing alternative energy sources at critical infrastructure facilities. Solar panels are installed in hospitals and kindergartens, and alternative fuel boilers are used.

Society • November 20, 11:50 AM • 186098 views

Swiss village urgently evacuated due to threat of large-scale landslide

More than 80 residents of the village of Brienz in Switzerland have to leave their homes by November 17 due to the threat of rockfall. The village is threatened by the collapse of 1.2 million cubic meters of rock.

News of the World • November 17, 11:43 AM • 22565 views

Turned German clothing stores into a fashion empire: the head of New Yorker has died

Billionaire Friedrich Knapp, creator of the New Yorker clothing chain, has died after a long illness. His company has more than 1,200 branches in 47 countries and about 23,000 employees.

News of the World • November 16, 04:52 PM • 23521 views

Unique 280 million-year-old fossils found in Italy

A fossilized ecosystem with prints of amphibians, reptiles, and plants has been discovered in the Orobier Valtellinese Park. The find contains traces of five different species of animals that lived in the Permian period.

News of the World • November 13, 04:09 PM • 105331 views

National selection for Eurovision 2025: UA:PBC received about 370 applications

UA:PBC received 374 songs from 232 solo artists and 72 bands from Ukraine and other countries. Tina Karol became the new music producer of the national selection, the final of which will take place in February 2025.

Culture • November 13, 12:15 PM • 17410 views

The results of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU are summarized in Budapest

Swiss President Viola Amgerd has announced the final stage of negotiations with the EU on a new political agreement. The talks are aimed at restoring relations after Switzerland's withdrawal from previous negotiations in 2021.

News of the World • November 7, 04:52 PM • 16094 views

Brovary is moving towards an energy-efficient future: a solar power plant will be installed in the Kapitoshka kindergarten

The Kapitoshka kindergarten will have a solar power plant.

Society • November 5, 12:22 PM • 16802 views

Yermak discusses with Switzerland the return of Ukrainian prisoners and illegally taken children

The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with Gabriel Luchinger, a representative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry. The parties discussed the challenges of autocratic aggression and the return of Ukrainian prisoners and deported children.

War • October 31, 08:20 PM • 42107 views

The United States has expanded the sanctions list: who from Russia is subject to new restrictions

The U. S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and companies from 14 countries for transferring technology to the Russian army. The list includes 20 Russians, including deputy defense ministers.

News of the World • October 30, 03:26 PM • 17859 views

Which countries have the largest gold reserves: infographic

The United States leads the world in gold reserves with 8133. 5 tons, followed by Germany with 3351.5 tons. Ukraine is ranked 61st with 27.4 tons of reserves, and the total world gold volume is 36118.2 tons.

Economy • October 30, 12:11 PM • 18421 views

Nightmares can be tamed with a single piano chord

Researchers have found that the C69 piano chord during sleep can significantly reduce the number of nightmares. The experiment showed a decrease in the frequency of bad dreams from 2.94 to 0.19 per week.

Health • October 29, 06:38 PM • 86457 views

Swiss President supports lifting ban on arms re-export to Ukraine

The President of Switzerland is in favor of revising the ban on the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine. The current embargo harms the defense industry and the country's security.

War • October 28, 02:04 PM • 18859 views

The participants of the BRICS summit adopted a final declaration: whether there is any mention of the war in Ukraine and what

The participants of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, adopted a declaration condemning “illegal sanctions. ” The war in Ukraine was mentioned in only one paragraph with vague wording, without unequivocal condemnation or support for Russia's actions.

War • October 23, 01:50 PM • 19363 views

UN Secretary-General Guterres arrives in Russia for the BRICS summit

António Guterres made an unannounced visit to Kazan at the beginning of the BRICS summit.

Politics • October 22, 10:52 PM • 20126 views

SBU and GUR drones hit Russia's largest explosives plant - source

Ukrainian drones hit the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, which produces explosives and ammunition. The attack was carried out from a distance of 900 kilometers, the consequences are being clarified.

War • October 20, 08:46 AM • 21801 views

Reporting on business and household transfers is available for the first time

The National Bank of Ukraine has published reports on the volume of credit transfers and direct debits. In the first half of 2024, 1848 million transactions amounting to almost UAH 20166 billion were carried out within Ukraine.

Economy • October 18, 09:28 AM • 14268 views

Switzerland plans to allocate 5 billion francs for Ukraine's reconstruction

A delegation of Swiss companies will arrive in Ukraine next year. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announces Switzerland's plans to allocate 5 billion francs for the reconstruction of Ukraine by 2036.

Economy • October 17, 02:04 PM • 14963 views

Shmyhal names priorities in Ukraine's demining plan

Prime Minister Shmyhal said that 140,000 square kilometers of Ukraine could be mined. The government plans to survey most of these areas by 2033 and create an international coalition for demining.

War • October 17, 11:00 AM • 10964 views

A tramp figure was installed in a luxury Swiss hotel

A realistic sculpture of a sleeping homeless man has appeared in the lobby of the Dolder Hotel in Switzerland. This is the art installation “The Traveler” by American sculptor Duane Hanson, which has caused controversy.

UNN Lite • October 15, 03:43 PM • 109114 views

Ministry of Economy names the best innovative options for financing demining in Ukraine

The UNDP presented a report on demining financing in Ukraine. The most promising options are the issuance of thematic bonds and public-private partnerships that combine demining with the development of solar energy.

Economy • October 15, 12:19 PM • 12349 views

Traffic on the M-19 highway in Bukovyna is hampered due to an accident

An accident occurred on the M-19 highway near the village of Hrushevka in the Chernivtsi region. Patrol police organized reverse traffic, but traffic is hampered. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.

Society • October 14, 03:09 PM • 14758 views

Putin should not rely on our support - Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany remains one of the biggest supporters of Ukraine after the United States. He emphasized that Germany's goal is to protect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.

Politics • October 14, 02:30 PM • 15448 views

About 60 countries and organizations confirmed participation in mine action conference in Switzerland - Ministry of Economy

Switzerland will host an international conference on mine action in Ukraine. About 60 countries and organizations have confirmed their participation in the event, which will take place on October 17-18 in Lausanne.

War • October 11, 10:44 AM • 14197 views

Large-scale accident near Lviv: citizens from Switzerland are among the injured

In an accident with a bus on the Lviv bypass, 34 people were injured and 3 died. Among the injured are citizens of Ukraine and Switzerland, including 6 children. 32 people were hospitalized, some in serious condition.

Society • October 11, 08:33 AM • 13500 views

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies foreign media statements about Ukraine's alleged readiness to make concessions to Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has denied manipulative publications in foreign media about the alleged readiness to make concessions to Russia. The Ministry emphasizes the unacceptability of such concessions and supports Zelenskyy's Peace Formula.

Politics • October 11, 07:55 AM • 12526 views

Don't feed the aggressor's illusions and appetites: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to manipulative articles in foreign media about Ukraine's alleged readiness to make concessions to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denies that it is ready to make concessions at the expense of sovereignty. The Ministry emphasizes the importance of the Peace Formula and the Victory Plan for achieving a just and sustainable peace.

War • October 10, 06:25 PM • 31532 views

France to organize conference on nuclear safety and security on October 17

President Zelenskyy announced that France will organize a conference on nuclear safety on October 17. This is part of the work started at the first Peace Summit in Switzerland to implement the Peace Formula.

War • October 10, 06:10 PM • 33011 views

Zelenskyy personally presented the Victory Plan to Macron: they discussed points and strategy

The President of Ukraine presented the Victory Plan to his French counterpart and discussed the strategy. The parties agreed to jointly produce weapons and prepare for the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

War • October 10, 06:01 PM • 21249 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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