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Russia transferred $5 billion through American banks to Turkey under the guise of financing the Akkuyu NPP. The United States froze an additional $2 billion from JPMorgan, but the White House blocked their confiscation due to the Turkish factor.
Mark Rutte said that a peace agreement with Russia must be sustainable and prevent further aggression. The NATO Secretary General has a secret plan for the negotiations, but does not disclose the details.
Taras Stepanenko, who recently left Shakhtar, has signed a contract with Euapspor until the summer of 2026. The Turkish club, currently ranked 4th in the Super League, expects the experienced Ukrainian to make a significant contribution to the team's development.
The European Commission has officially denied information about the possibility of resuming purchases of Russian gas in exchange for peace talks. The spokesperson for the EC President confirmed the course of refusal from Russian gas.
Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism plans to close 17% of the country's hotels due to non-compliance. Most of the closures will affect Istanbul - 767 facilities, Izmir - 515, and Sakarya - 499.
In the case of the fire at the Grand Kartal hotel, where 78 people died, 29 people were detained, 19 of them arrested. The detainees include the hotel owner, his son-in-law and local officials.
Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Department denied foreign media reports about possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Heavy fighting continues at the front, with Russians conducting offensive operations in the East.
Belarus is undergoing a transformation of its power system based on the Iranian model, which will lead to a transit of power. russia will try to maintain control, but new players are emerging - China and Turkey.
Hungary is ready to give up blocking EU sanctions against Russia in exchange for a statement on energy security. EU diplomats expect a compromise to be reached at today's meeting.
Turkey is seeking to resume energy negotiations with the EU and become an alternative route for gas supplies. The country could expand the Southern Gas Corridor and connect it to Mediterranean gas.
Sales of US military equipment to foreign governments in 2024 increased by 29% to $318. 7 billion. The growth in exports is attributed to demand from Ukraine and the need for countries to replenish their weapons stockpiles.
New details have emerged in the case of Oleg Druz - he planned to buy a luxury villa in Turkey.
On January 25, the world celebrates the Day of Controversial Clothing, the Day of the Contrary, and the Day of St. Gregory the Theologian. Each holiday has its own special traditions and rules of celebration.
A large-scale fire at the Grand Kartal Otel hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort killed 79 people. 11 people, including the hotel management, are in custody, and 51 people were injured.
In 2024, foreigners registered 1109 new companies in Ukraine, down 24% year-on-year. Most businesses were opened by citizens of Turkey, Poland, and the United States, mainly in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa.
On January 22, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Holy Apostle Timothy, the Monk Anastasius of Persia, and the Monk Anastasius of the Caves.
A deadly fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in a ski resort in Turkey. 76 people died, 52 bodies were identified, and nine suspects were detained.
Turkey's President has declared a one-day national mourning period due to a fire in a hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya. The tragedy killed 66 people and injured 51.
A large-scale hotel fire in the Turkish ski resort of Kartalkaya has claimed 66 lives. According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, there are no Ukrainian citizens among the victims.
A large-scale fire broke out in a wooden hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey. The tragedy killed 66 people and injured 51 others.
A large-scale fire broke out in an 11-story hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya in Turkey. At least 10 people were killed, 32 injured, and about 237 guests were evacuated from the building.
Turkey's President is ready to negotiate on the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia through the Turkish Stream. Slovak Prime Minister Fico plans to send the Minister of Economy to Turkey for further talks.
About 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their country since the fall of the Assad regime. Most refugees left Syria because of repression and are now returning because of instability in neighboring countries.
The first meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format was held in Kyiv with the participation of foreign ministers from 9 countries. They discussed defense, demining and support for Ukraine on its way to the EU.
The first ministerial meeting between Ukraine and Southeast Europe was held in Kyiv, where a joint communiqué was adopted. The document reaffirms support for Ukraine and calls for strengthening the region's energy security.
The United States imposed sanctions on nearly 100 entities associated with the Russian military machine. Banks, defense companies, foreign companies and individuals are subject to restrictions.
The Cologne District Court has banned Aldi Süd from selling chocolate called “Dubai” that is made in Turkey. Only sweets produced directly in Dubai can bear this name.
Olympic silver medalist in shooting Yusuf Dikeç demanded 30 thousand euros for an interview with L'Equipe. The demand caused outrage in Turkish sports circles because of the prestige of the French publication.
In the fighting near the city of Manbij in northern Syria, 37 people were killed, mostly pro-Turkish fighters. Over the past month, the number of victims in this region has reached 322.