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The mission is to save lives: Charitable Foundation of the Youth Initiative “Nadiya” and philanthropist Anatoliy Shkriblyak help the military and medics at the front line

The Nadiia Youth Initiative Charitable Foundation and philanthropist Anatoliy Shkriblyak are helping the military and medics at the front line.

Business News • October 7, 06:59 AM • 57453 views

DIU Chief Budanov awards Czech volunteer Jan Veverka with medal

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov presented Czech volunteer Jan Veverka with a medal “For Assistance to the Military Intelligence of Ukraine, Second Class”. Veverka actively supports Ukraine by organizing fundraisers for the Defense Forces.

Society • October 6, 02:54 AM • 41396 views

Kyiv region engages Swiss company for demining of territories

Kyiv RMA has signed a memorandum with Global Clearance Solutions UK for humanitarian demining. The company will provide a wide range of mine action assistance, including survey and clearance of territories.

War • October 4, 01:10 PM • 14493 views

Switzerland to allocate 1.5 billion Swiss francs for Ukraine's recovery

Switzerland plans to allocate 1. 5 billion francs for reconstruction projects in Ukraine over the next 4 years. Part of the funds will be used for reconstruction programs involving the Swiss private sector.

Economy • October 3, 09:02 AM • 55015 views

Estonian government digitalization expert becomes Fedorov's advisor

Lukas Ilves, a former CIO of the Estonian government, has been appointed as an advisor to the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. He will work on AI implementation and digital reforms.

Politics • October 2, 03:18 PM • 13583 views

Melting glaciers forced Switzerland and Italy to change the border

The countries are negotiating to change part of the border in the Alps due to melting glaciers. Switzerland has already approved an agreement covering the Rose Plateau region and other areas near the Matterhorn.

News of the World • September 30, 04:05 PM • 16187 views

“We cannot understand the logic": Foreign Ministry reacts to Switzerland's support for China-Brazil initiative

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over Switzerland's support for the “Sino-Brazilian consensus” on Ukraine. The Ministry called for avoiding participation in initiatives that do not guarantee the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.

War • September 28, 08:45 PM • 34263 views

Switzerland supports China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on the war in Ukraine

Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.

War • September 28, 08:06 PM • 32203 views

All public screenings of the film “Russians at War” have been canceled at the Zurich festival

The International Film Festival in Zurich canceled all 4 public screenings of the film “Russians at War” by a Russian director. The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine thanked the organizers for this decision, emphasizing the importance of excluding Russia from the international cultural space.

War • September 27, 05:56 PM • 28529 views

Hungary supports the Chinese initiative “Friends of Peace” to resolve the war in Ukraine

Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

War • September 27, 05:09 PM • 22885 views

Egor Dementiev became the world champion in road cycling

Ukrainian para athlete Yegor Dementiev won a gold medal at the World Road Cycling Championships in Switzerland. He won the group race in the C5 class, which is Dementiev's second award at this tournament.

Sports • September 26, 11:17 PM • 18420 views

Return of orphans from abroad: family-based forms of upbringing will be a priority

Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.

Society • September 25, 12:45 PM • 13582 views

Ukraine increasingly sees India as a mediator in relations with the Kremlin - Politico

Ukraine views Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a potential mediator in peace talks with Russia.

War • September 25, 09:13 AM • 29499 views

Swiss Parliament recognized the Holodomor as genocide of the Ukrainian people. Stefanchuk called it a historic decision

The National Council of Switzerland has recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk called this decision a historic and important step towards restoring justice.

Politics • September 24, 11:11 AM • 13643 views

Bitcoin rose to almost $64 thousand, setting a monthly high amid a rate cut

The price of bitcoin rose to $63,932, setting a one-month high amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Other cryptocurrencies showed mixed results, and the market is awaiting speeches by Fed officials and inflation data.

Economy • September 23, 02:14 PM • 15683 views

Switzerland plans to simplify employment for Ukrainian refugees

The Swiss government plans to replace the work permit requirement with a registration system for Ukrainians with S status. The draft amendments are to be prepared by February 2025.

Society • September 22, 09:41 PM • 32172 views

The Russian Federation says it will not participate in the second “peace summit” proposed by Zelensky

Representatives of the Russian Federation will not participate in the “peace summit” on Ukraine, even if they are invited. Russia is ready to negotiate only with regard to the “situation on the ground” and its interests.

War • September 21, 06:01 PM • 42633 views

More than 5 thousand square kilometers of Ukrainian land have been cleared of mines since the beginning of full-scale Russian aggression - Ministry of Defense

State mine action operators have surveyed and demined 5308 km² of Ukrainian territory since the beginning of Russian aggression. The area of contaminated territories has decreased from 156 thousand km² to 142 thousand km².

Society • September 20, 09:11 AM • 14295 views

More than 50 countries have already been invited: Switzerland prepares to host conference on demining in Ukraine

In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.

War • September 18, 10:46 AM • 17589 views

Ukrainian offensive in Kursk disrupts secret talks with Russia on partial ceasefire - WP

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

War • August 17, 09:42 AM • 33499 views

Peace talks on the war in Sudan are open, but with only one party - the media

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Sudan have started in Switzerland, but without representatives of the army.

News of the World • August 14, 02:15 PM • 21655 views

Ex-diplomat detained in Switzerland for spying for China

A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.

News of the World • August 9, 01:05 AM • 38242 views

EU calls on Mexico to arrest Putin if he comes to new president's inauguration

The European Commission has called on Mexico to arrest Putin if he attends the inauguration of the new president. As a member of the ICC, Mexico is legally obliged to execute an international arrest warrant.

Politics • August 8, 09:00 PM • 106116 views

Media: Finnish defense minister blocks real estate deal because of company's ties to rf

Finland's defense minister has rejected an application to buy real estate from a businessman with Russian-Swiss citizenship. The applicant's company is linked to the military industry and is on Ukraine's sanctions list, the Presse reported.

News of the World • August 7, 03:49 PM • 20940 views

Ukrainian state-owned enterprise worked with a company whose co-owner is a Russian citizen and approves of aggression - media

The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.

Society • August 6, 05:48 PM • 68413 views

Switzerland plans to integrate 40% of Ukrainian refugees

The Swiss government intends to integrate up to 40% of Ukrainian refugees, treating them as a labor force. The country is funding language courses and plans to simplify employment for Ukrainians who have been granted S protection status.

Society • August 6, 02:12 AM • 52255 views

At a defense plant in Russia occurred explosion: three dead

An explosion occurred at the Avangard plant in Bashkortostan, killing three workers. The company fulfills defense orders and is under sanctions from the EU, Switzerland and Ukraine.

Society • August 5, 09:24 PM • 29484 views

President Zelenskyy: Botswana has joined the Peace Summit communiqué

President Zelenskyy welcomed Botswana's signing of the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.

Politics • August 5, 11:23 AM • 22897 views

Since the beginning of the war, almost UAH 36 billion has been transferred from the NBU's special account for defense

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

War • August 2, 04:17 PM • 77425 views

A 7,000-year-old Trypillian vase was to be sent from Ukraine to Switzerland

An ancient vase of the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture was discovered in an international mail shipment. Experts confirmed its archaeological value, dating it to the middle of the fifth millennium BC.

Culture • August 1, 06:53 AM • 14552 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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