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Great Britain

Island nation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island country located in Northwestern Europe. Its total area is over 244 thousand square kilometers, and its population in 2025 is 69.55 million people. The capital of the state is London, one of the world's leading commercial, financial, and cultural centers. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy with a developed economy, ranking among the largest in the world by nominal GDP.
2002
Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee
2008
A nationwide HPV vaccination program for girls was introduced
2012
London hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games
2014
In a referendum, Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom
2014
Same-sex marriage became legal in England, Wales, and Scotland
2019
Abortion was decriminalized in Northern Ireland
2024
The last coal-fired power plant was closed
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The UK welcomed Ukraine's agreement with the US on economic cooperation

David Lammy assured of the continuation of London's 100-year partnership with Kyiv. The agreement deepens the economic and security ties of both countries.

Economy • May 1, 07:15 AM • 8315 views
Sybiga: The next negotiations between Ukraine and the USA will be a significant step towards achieving peace

Andriy Sybiga announced expectations for further active participation of the USA in peace efforts. Ukraine has accepted the proposal for an unconditional ceasefire and calls on the world to put pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:02 AM • 82966 views
Electricity prices will drop below zero: on May 1, Germany will be "charged" by the sun

Due to an excess of solar energy, electricity prices in Germany will fall below zero on May 1. Green energy is expected to meet 99% of demand.

News of the World • April 30, 04:04 PM • 19902 views
Iran to discuss nuclear deal with Britain, France and Germany: date and place announced

Rome will host talks between Iran and European countries on a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 agreement. Iran is ready for dialogue, despite criticism of its previous policies.

Politics • April 30, 12:54 PM • 7954 views
Estonia is ready to support "deterrent forces" in Ukraine with a ground combat unit - the country's Ministry of Defense

Estonia has declared its readiness to join the coalition of countries led by Britain and France, which provides security guarantees to Ukraine. The country may send a ground combat unit.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 08:57 AM • 9680 views
Brisk walking reduces the risk of arrhythmia - study

Brisk walking (over 6 km/h) reduces the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities by 43% compared to slow walking. Walking is accessible to everyone.

Society • April 30, 01:30 AM • 5730 views
European leaders will not arrive in Kyiv on May 9 - Politico

The leaders of Poland, Britain, France and Germany will not be in Kyiv on May 9. Meanwhile, Fico plans to be at the parade in Moscow, despite EU warnings.

Politics • April 29, 03:23 PM • 31847 views
International experts will help select the new composition of the Accounting Chamber: who are the candidates

The government has received proposals from partners regarding experts for the selection of members of the Accounting Chamber. The group will include specialists from Latvia, France and Great Britain who have significant experience in auditing.

Economy • April 29, 10:30 AM • 4340 views
Latvia is handing over a batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine

Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within the framework of the Drone Coalition. Support for the coalition to Ukraine in 2024 amounted to EUR 1.8 billion.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 09:21 AM • 7012 views
The Unified Entrance Exam to the Master's program can be taken abroad, but places are limited

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

Our people abroad • April 28, 01:57 PM • 9724 views
Ukraine defeated Italy at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Romania

In a tense Ice Hockey World Championship match, Ukrainian hockey players defeated the Italian team with a score of 2:3. Peresunko scored the winning shootout.

Sports • April 28, 12:53 PM • 3686 views
Children's writer Lesya Voronina at the book presentation called a 12-year-old boy with autism "a creature that attracts attention"

Children's writer Lesya Voronina at the book festival called a 12-year-old boy with autism "a creature that attracts attention", later apologizing for her words.

Society • April 28, 11:58 AM • 8121 views
Ultra-processed foods have caused tens of thousands of premature deaths in several countries: research

Consumption of UPF caused more than 124,000 premature deaths in the United States in 2017-2018. The highest percentage of deaths related to UPF in the USA and Great Britain.

Health • April 28, 10:04 AM • 7304 views
Ukrainian OnlyFans models earned over $100 million in two years – Kravchenko

Ukrainian OnlyFans models earned $111 million in 2020-2022. The State Tax Service received data on 5435 Ukrainians who received income from the platform.

Society • April 28, 09:58 AM • 7336 views
Europe needs to invest more in space for independence from the US - ESA Director General

ESA Director General calls for increased investment in space to ensure Europe's independence from the United States. This is due to the unstable geopolitical situation and potential changes in US policy.

News of the World • April 28, 06:59 AM • 5642 views
The State Tax Service received data on more than 5,000 individuals with OnlyFans accounts - Kravchenko

The State Tax Service received information about 5,435 Ukrainians who used 7,036 accounts on OnlyFans.

Economy • April 28, 06:27 AM • 3926 views
Foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine: Britain warned of the risk of lawsuits from Russia regarding human rights - The Telegraph

British peacekeepers in Ukraine may face human rights lawsuits. The opposition called for consideration of abandoning the ECHR, but the Minister of Defense assured that the norms would be observed.

Politics • April 28, 04:19 AM • 49021 views
British intelligence explained why the Russian Federation will continue to recruit foreigners for the war

Russia continues to recruit foreigners to replenish losses in Ukraine, offering money and citizenship. Since April 2023, more than 1,500 foreigners have been recruited, mainly from Asia and former Soviet republics.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 12:44 PM • 11600 views
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Anniversary of "Ramstein": challenges and transformations that the format has undergone

April 27 marked the third anniversary of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine "Ramstein". Since its creation, the format has become a platform for providing Ukraine with military assistance worth billions of dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 05:03 AM • 87384 views
Zelenskyy met with Meloni in Rome. Details revealed by the Presidential Office

Zelenskyy informed Meloni about the consequences of the Russian strike on April 24, which killed 12 people. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 06:11 PM • 6537 views
Unconditional ceasefire should be the first step towards a just peace: details of Zelenskyy's conversation with Starmer

In Rome, Zelenskyy met with Starmer, discussing steps for a ceasefire and security guarantees. The leaders agreed to continue working within the coalition of willing countries.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 03:28 PM • 10688 views
Zelensky met face-to-face with British Prime Minister Starmer in the Vatican

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Vatican. A meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Rome is also reported.

Politics • April 26, 12:42 PM • 5562 views
The second meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Rome did not take place due to "tight schedules" - Sky News

The second meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, in Rome did not take place. The reason was the tight schedules of both leaders, although agreements had been reached earlier.

Politics • April 26, 12:39 PM • 20972 views
Trump, Zelenskyy, Macron and Starmer held a "positive" meeting on the sidelines of the Pope's funeral - French President's office

The presidents of the United States, Ukraine and France, as well as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, held a positive meeting in Rome. The conversation took place on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, the French presidency reported.

Politics • April 26, 11:51 AM • 9184 views
A training course on financial literacy for the military has appeared in the "Army+" application: details

A course on financial literacy for soldiers of the Defense Forces has been launched in the "Army+" application. It will teach you how to plan a budget, save money and invest.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 02:06 AM • 5816 views
The UK is in talks to buy out nuclear facilities from French company EDF - Politico

The UK is in talks with France to buy Bradwell B, Heysham and Hartlepool from EDF. This comes amid Britain's desire to control the expansion of nuclear power.

News of the World • April 25, 04:35 PM • 3714 views
All options "on the table": Starmer's spokesperson on "coalition of the willing" and sending troops to Ukraine

The British Prime Minister's spokesperson announced a coalition of the willing to help Ukraine. All options for support, including peacekeepers, remain under consideration to achieve a lasting peace.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:01 PM • 5869 views
"We are not an obstacle to this process": the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on Starmer's statement regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to the statement of the British Prime Minister regarding peace. Ukraine is interested in the fastest possible ceasefire, but the timing depends on many factors.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:18 PM • 3534 views
Tykhyi about various "leaks" in the media: a very large part is not true

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:23 PM • 3887 views
A new strain of monkeypox has been discovered: the first cases have already been registered in Europe

Cases of a new, more dangerous strain of monkeypox, Clade I, common in Africa, have been recorded in Europe. Cases have been detected in a number of countries, including Great Britain, Germany and France.

Health • April 25, 11:51 AM • 5254 views